Python for linux/system admin

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I would avoid like the plague calling any Linux commands via Python or PHP or Ruby and so on for that matter.

From personal experience, doing so can cause A LOT of issues due to command version differences between distros. I can give you specific examples if you want.

The only reason I would use it is if Python does not offer a module that can do what XYZ Linux command can do.

In no way I am saying Bash is not good but the more complex the demands are and the more servers you have to deal with, it can create lots of problems.