Basic Linux Shell Scripting for DevOps Engineers.

Basic Linux Shell Scripting for DevOps Engineers.

What is Kernel

The kernel is a computer program that is the core of a computer’s operating system, with complete control over everything in the system.

What is Shell

A shell is a special user program that provides an interface for the user to use operating system services. Shell accepts human-readable commands from a user and converts them into something that the kernel can understand. It is a command language interpreter that executes commands read from input devices such as keyboards or from files. The shell gets started when the user logs in or starts the terminal.

What is Linux Shell Scripting?

A shell script is a computer program designed to be run by a Linux shell, a command-line interpreter. The various dialects of shell scripts are considered to be scripting languages. Typical operations performed by shell scripts include file manipulation, program execution, and printing text.