Re: PERL vs. Shell scripting for server automation.

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Author: James Finstrom
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To: Main PLUG discussion list
Subject: Re: PERL vs. Shell scripting for server automation.
This is like asking bacon or gravy. It depends what flavor of fat you
are :). Do you know either language? Which are you more fluent in

On 5/19/10, keith smith <> wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I was looking at some examples on writing a back up script and they are
> written in shell script.
>
> Now I'm wondering what would be better PERL or Shell scripting for doing
> stuff like writing a backup script that might stop MySql, make a copy
> (dump?) , tar it and maybe move the tarball or place it on another server?
>
> As you might have gathered from my last couple of questions I am not a sys
> admin.  I'm a programmer and am responsible for several servers, so I guess
> I need to break down and learn a few more skills.
>
> Thanks in advance for your insight, advice, and help!
>
> ------------------------
>
> Keith Smith
>
>
>


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