Bash Shell Scripting- Automate Server Inventory using Shell Script

This video tutorial explains how to automate server inventory using shell scripts. It covers the collection of hardware and software information, exporting data to CSV files, and handling multiple servers. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to implementing a shell script for inventory management, including handling uptime data and finalizing the script for execution.

What is the primary purpose of automating server inventory using shell scripts?

• To manually check each server's status

• To automate the collection of server information

• To increase server downtime

• To reduce server security

Which of the following is NOT typically included in server inventory parameters?

• Server name

• OS type

• IP address

• User passwords

Why is exporting server inventory data to a CSV file important?

• It complicates data analysis

• It makes the data unreadable

• It allows for easy sharing and compliance

• It increases data storage requirements

What command is used to find the server name in a shell script?

• ifconfig

• uname

• ping

• netstat

Which command is used to retrieve the IP address in the shell script?

• pwd

• ls

• ifconfig

• uname

What is the significance of using 'awk' in the shell script?

• To delete files

• To install software

• To manipulate rows and columns of data

• To format the hard drive

What should be done before storing results into a CSV file?

• Convert the CSV to PDF

• Delete all previous data

• Create a header for the CSV

• Encrypt the CSV file

What is the advantage of using double greater than (>>) in the script?

• It creates a new file

• It deletes the file

• It appends data to the file

• It overwrites existing data

How can the CSV file be used after it is created?

• It can be used to delete server data

• It can be used to format the server

• It can be used to install software

• It can be shared with teams

What is a good practice when working with server inventory data?

• Storing data in a CSV file

• Storing data in a binary file

• Keeping data in a text file

• Not storing data at all