Mission 150

Tee script logs

Capture command output as a script log.

Shell scripting
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learner@clairos:/home/learner $ Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
Instructions 8 minutes

Click any instruction for the command details, the why, and the common mistake to avoid.

Capture log

Run printf script-log | tee lab/script.log.

printf script-log | tee lab/script.log
Read log

Run cat lab/script.log.

cat lab/script.log
Inspect log

Run stat lab/script.log.

stat lab/script.log
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What to notice while you play.

Objective

Capture command output as a script log.

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.

tee <file>

Write piped text to a lab file and keep it on screen.