IPC in Perl is easy with a few functions, signal handlers, backticks, and pipes.
Perl sockets work like file handles that can span across a network or the entire Internet.
A scripted approach lets you know when to update your Docker containers.
The first stable release of the Julia language offers scientific and technical programmers a convenient and fast tool.
Today's OpenStack has become a mature product with automated asset configuration tools, including cloud-init, a powerful script that saves time by automatically configuring a large number of virtual servers in the cloud.
We look at various extension frameworks that make the life of developers and administrators easier when debugging a script.
When PowerShell one-liners become full-blown scripts that have an effect throughout the enterprise, IT managers need to review their software development strategies. We look at PowerShell best practices for script design, notation, error handling, and documentation.
Incorporating scripts into Group Policy can make a sys admin's job much easier.
Almost all programming and scripting languages allow the use of regular expressions, but many professionals still believe regex is a relic from ancient times. With specific examples, we show how useful and meaningful regex can be in PowerShell.
Add extra security to your SSH service, securely copy files to and from remote computers, and configure passwordless SSH for automation scripting.
