Mission 263

Checksum before run

Hash scripts and read notes before trusting them.

Shell scripting
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Hash deploy script

Run sha256sum scripts/deploy.sh.

sha256sum scripts/deploy.sh
Read checksum notes

Run cat data/checksums.txt.

cat data/checksums.txt
Find deploy note

Run grep deploy data/checksums.txt.

grep deploy data/checksums.txt
Lesson support

What to notice while you play.

Objective

Hash scripts and read notes before trusting them.

Hint

Run the commands in order and compare the outputs.

Why it matters

Junior operators build confidence by gathering evidence before changing systems.

Common mistakes
  • Skipping the inspection step.
  • Assuming one command tells the whole story.
Reference

Commands in this lesson.

cat <file>

Print text file contents.

grep [-i] <text> <file>

Find literal text inside a file.

sha256sum <file>

Print a deterministic training checksum.