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LPIC-1 Exam 102

105.2 Customize or write simple scripts

By February 8, 2014September 12th, 2022No Comments
  • Weight: 4
  • Description: Candidates should be able to customize existing scripts, or write simple new BASH scripts.

Key Knowledge Areas

  • Use standard sh syntax (loops, tests).
  • Use command substitution.
  • Test return values for success or failure or other information provided by a command.
  • Perform conditional mailing to the superuser.
  • Correctly select the script interpreter through the shebang (#!) line.
  • Manage the location, ownership, execution and suid-rights of scripts.

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