In the realm of system administration and automation, the command line is your most potent tool. LabEx's 'Shell' learning path is meticulously crafted to transform beginners into proficient shell scripters, offering a hands-on, immersive experience. Forget passive video tutorials; here, you'll engage directly with an interactive command-line environment, building real-world skills in Unix/Linux shells and scripting languages. This path is your systematic roadmap to mastering the art of command-line interfaces and shell programming. Let's delve into some foundational challenges that will sharpen your skills and deepen your understanding of system interactions.
Analyze Historical Commands
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes
In this challenge, you will analyze the history of commands run on a Linux system.
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Search User in System Configuration
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time: 7 minutes
In this challenge, we will write a script to search for a user present in the system. We will fetch the usernames from the /etc/passwd file and search for the given name in the list. This challenge will help us understand how to work with configuration files and how to search for a specific string in a file using shell scripting.
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Check Mounted File System Usage
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time: 7 minutes
In this challenge, we will write a script to determine whether a given file system or mount point is mounted. We will use the df command to check if the file system is mounted or not. If it's mounted, we will print the free space available in it, otherwise, we will print an error message.
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Capture User Input Script
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes
Bash is a popular shell used in Linux and Unix-based operating systems. It provides a powerful command-line interface for users to interact with the system. In this challenge, we will focus on how to get user input using the 'read' command in Bash.
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These four challenges are just the beginning. They offer a practical, hands-on entry point into the world of shell scripting, equipping you with foundational skills that are immediately applicable. Dive in, experiment, and watch your command-line proficiency soar. The journey to becoming a shell scripting expert starts here, with every command you type and every script you refine.
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