Knowing which type of programming language to use when automating a task is based upon a programmers knowledge base and experience of . In other word, knowing which is the "'''best tool for the task'''". Should the program is '''compiled ''' (like C, C++, etc) for efficient operation (if a lot of people run same program within a compressed period of time), or should ? Should program be '''interpreted ''' (eg. Shell Script, Perl Script, JavaScript) for ease of programming? Many factors are involved here, but '''shell scripting is definately definitely an easy way for the adminstrator administrator to automate rountine routine tasks'''... I will only be discussing Shell Scripting in the WIKI, although, you can access by webpage to learn other programming languages (like C - Course: IPC144)...

Many of the shell scripts on the Internet are "open-source" so instead of trying to "re-invent the wheel", you may be able to download, use, and /or modify the contents to meet your own needs...