I'm guessing that each of us uses the command line differently and seeks to accomplish different tasks. Mine are sometimes very specialized, like the script I wrote that lets me easily transform the ...

For Linux users, the command line is a celebrated part of our entire experience. Unlike other popular operating systems, where the command line is a scary proposition for all but the most experienced ...

A batch job is a simple Linux Bash Shell script that contains a set of commands that are executed by Slurm. The top of the script must contain instructions for the Slurm Batch scheduler, in the form ...

The Shell command offers a handy way to view your Applications folder. Here’s how it works–and why you might find the trick useful. In recent articles, I’ve shown various techniques for making the ...

A simple four-line script unexpectedly returned a host of errors for Brien. The issue turned out to be deceptively simple. While writing my previous column, I ran into a really odd problem: I suddenly ...

Keep each script version focused on a single change type (patches for fixes, minors for features, majors for breaking changes). Retain all prior versions and never modify an existing release; copy to ...

Inventory reports are a common request when administering a VMware vCenter environment. Learn how this VMware PowerShell script can make such requests quick and easy. As someone who administers a ...