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Automated Home Directory Audit for Standardized User Environments

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1 Hour
Intermediate
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Industry
general
Skills
approach
quality
Tools
bash

Learning Objectives

Understand the structure of a typical Linux home directory and its importance in user experience and standardization.
Use basic Linux commands to navigate directories and check folder existence.
Write shell scripts to automate directory audits across multiple user accounts.
Generate reports or logs summarizing compliance or missing directories for each user.
Schedule recurring audits using cron jobs or startup scripts to ensure ongoing compliance.

Overview

InnoTech Systems is experiencing rapid growth, and with this expansion comes the need for standardized IT practices. The IT department is responsible for maintaining consistency in user environments across all systems. One critical task is ensuring that each user’s home directory includes a predefined set of standard folders to support a seamless user experience and facilitate internal audits.

To address this, you’ve been assigned to develop a script that automatically audits all user home directories at the start of every sprint. The script must check for the existence of the required directories—Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, Public, Templates, and Videos—and report any discrepancies. This task not only promotes consistency but also reduces the manual workload on system administrators.

Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of Linux file system structure and command-line interface.
  • Familiarity with bash scripting or shell scripting basics.
  • Understanding of user and permission management in Linux.
  • Experience with cron jobs and task automation.
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