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Bash scripting commands are as varied as the command set that Unix's terminal has. Bash commands can also use parameters, expanding their usability and making them a powerful way of controlling Linux.

The latter are interpreted scripting languages whereas .NET is a compiled framework. This means, firstly, that Web pages run much, much faster. It also means that source code is safer and more robust.

7] Run the PowerShell script While you can use the Notepad to create a script and then call it from PowerShell, it’s always better to use the PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE).

In this first article of my series on scripting, I will provide information to help you understand how scripting can play a role in network maintenance and management.