Summary

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In this chapter, we delved into the world of Linux shell scripts. You saw how to write a basic script, how to echo commands to the screen, how to use variables, how to construct if statements, and how to create loops. At this point you should be, essentially, comfortable with Linux shell scripts. You will find that scripting is a powerful tool, especially for system administrators. You can use shell scripts to automate a variety of tasks.

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