Unix/Linux and Shell Scripting - Full Notes
Generated on: 2025-04-20
Unix/Linux and Shell Scripting - Full Notes
1. Introduction to Unix and Linux
- Unix: Multiuser, multitasking OS developed at Bell Labs.
- Linux: Open-source Unix-like OS created by Linus Torvalds.
- Differences, Architecture, and Popular Distributions.
2. File System and Directory Management
- Filesystem hierarchy, basic commands (ls, cd, pwd, mkdir, rm, etc.)
- File permissions, ownership, and navigation.
3. Basic Shell Scripting Concepts
- What is shell scripting?
- How to write, save, and run scripts using #!/bin/bash
- Using variables and environment variables
4. Advanced Shell Commands and Utilities
- grep, sed, awk, sort, uniq, cut, tr, etc.
- Input/output redirection and pipes.
5. Working with Advanced Unix Tools
- vi/vim editor, process management (ps, top, kill, nice)
- Network commands (ping, ssh, netstat)
6. Conditional Statements
- if, elif, else, nested conditions
- logical operators, test expressions
7. Looping Constructs
- for, while, until loops
- break and continue
- Practical automation examples
(Please refer to the full version for detailed commands, diagrams, and explanations.)