DevOps engineer Alvin Ndungu developed the create_users.sh bash script for the HNG Internship program.

The script automates user and group management tasks in Linux systems by creating user accounts from a text file.

Key features include proper permissions, random password generation, action logging, and secure password storage.

Prerequisites for using the script are basic Linux and Bash scripting knowledge, and sudo privileges.

The script validates the input file, defines helper functions, processes the file, and sets up users with secure passwords.

To run the script, make it executable, provide the input file, and verify execution through logs, password files, and system accounts.

The script improves security, efficiency, and consistency in user account management, saving time and reducing errors for Linux SysOps engineers.

Regular use of the script can streamline operations and enhance overall system security in a Linux environment.

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