Bash Shell Scripting- Shell Script to monitor File System Utilization with mail alerts

This video tutorial explains how to monitor disk space usage and send email alerts using a shell script. It covers the implementation of the script, scheduling it with cron jobs, and setting conditions for specific file system monitoring. The tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to automating disk space monitoring and alerting processes.

What command is used to get detailed information about file system utilization?

• ps aux

• du -sh

• ls -l

• df -h

Which command is used to filter out specific file systems from the output?

• grep

• awk

• cut

• sed

What is the purpose of the shell script created in the tutorial?

• To monitor file system utilization and send email alerts

• To delete unused files

• To update system packages

• To backup data

Which command is used to send emails in the shell script?

• mailx

• smtp

• sendmail

• mail

What is the purpose of scheduling the shell script as a cron job?

• To automate the script execution at specific times

• To run the script manually

• To debug the script

• To compile the script

What time is the cron job set to send email alerts daily?

• 12:00 PM

• 9:00 AM

• 6:00 AM

• 3:00 PM

What condition is set to trigger an email alert for a specific file system?

• When utilization is less than 50%

• When utilization exceeds 80%

• When utilization is exactly 70%

• When utilization is below 30%

Which command is used to extract specific fields from the output?

• awk

• grep

• sed

• tr

How often is the specific file system monitored in the final cron job setup?

• Every 5 minutes

• Every 10 minutes

• Every hour

• Every 30 minutes

What is the threshold set for file system utilization in the final script?

• 80%

• 75%

• 60%

• 55%