Homework & Coursework Questions

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1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data:
for each user
Create a account formatted as last name first initial. Example (southerm)
Ensure no duplicate usernames
Create the password. (first initial, last initial, last four of the id or ss#) example (ms0000)
Add the user - be sure to include the appropriate group.
Set the password
Add the user to samba and set the password.
create a directory in the appropriate www directory.
change the owner and group the new directory


2. Relevant commands, code, scripts, algorithms:
As far as adding the user, there is a file that is formatted with commas with lists of last names, first names, and ss#.
Example:
LastName, FirstName, SS#
Jones,Linda,002343256
Henry,John,213565897
etc.


3. The attempts at a solution (include all code and scripts)
I know most of the commands applicable for the script I think, I am having trouble putting it all together.

So for example, after the file name is read in as a argument in the the script, i would use

cut -f 1 -d "," students.csv (or $1 for the argument) | tail -n +2 | head -1
(I understand this cuts out the last name on the second line of the file excluding the header)

cut -f 2 -d "," students.csv (or $1 for the argument) | tail -n +2 | head -1 | cut -c 1
(I understand this cuts out the first letter of the first name on the second line of the file excluding the header)

I would guess these should be redirected to temp files and the head and tail values would have to change according to an expression so they would be set as variables as well. I also see it in a loop so that every line of the file gets processed one after another. I honestly do not know how to check for duplicates usernames, i know that it does involve the passwd file and checking it within the script. I also know that the useradd -g command will be utilized to add the users to the appropriate groups. The Chown command will be utilized to change the owner of the samba groups. I really need some help putting this all together. I have tried and need guidance from someone more skilled in linux scripting so I can understand how to put it together. All help is very appreciated guys.


4. Complete Name of School (University), City (State), Country, Name of Professor, and Course Number (Link to Course):
Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro, NC, Michael Souther, NOS 221 Linux/UNIX Admin ll http://www.wilkescc.edu/default2.aspx?id=8492 (the course is listed here under Networking Technology C25340Land if you need further information please ask)


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