Название: Practical Linux System Administration: A Guide to Installation, Configuration, and Management (Final)
Автор: Kenneth Hess
Издательство: O’Reilly Media, Inc.
Год: 2023
Страниц: 249
Язык: английский
Формат: True PDF, True EPUB (Retail Copy)
Размер: 10.2 MB

This essential guide covers all aspects of Linux system administration, from user maintenance, backups, filesystem housekeeping, storage management, and network setup to hardware and software troubleshooting and some application management. It's both a practical daily reference manual for sysadmins and IT pros and a handy study guide for those taking Linux certification exams.

You'll turn to it frequently, not only because of the sheer volume of valuable information it provides but because of the real-world examples within and the clear, useful way the information is presented. With this book at your side, you'll be able to:

Install Linux and perform initial setup duties, such as connecting to a network
Navigate the Linux filesystem via the command line
Install software from repositories and source and satisfy dependencies
Set permissions on files and directories
Create, modify, and remove user accounts
Set up networking
Format and mount filesystems
Perform basic troubleshooting on hardware and software
Create and manage logical volumes
Work with SELinux
Manage a firewall and iptables
Shut down, reboot, and recover a system
Perform backups and restores

Who Should Read This Book:
This book is for anyone who wants to explore Linux for the first time as a system administrator or for someone who wants to transition to such a role for work or as a serious hobby. It’s also meant for those preparing to take certification exams requiring some Linux knowledge.

This book is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1 introduces you to Linux via installation and initial setup.
• Chapter 2 explores the command-line interface, essential to working with Linux as a system administrator.
• Chapter 3 demonstrates how to customize the user experience and introduces you to the global system configuration files.
• Chapter 4 focuses on user management.
• Chapter 5 is an overview of Linux networking.
• Chapter 6 is a how-to for software management.
• Chapter 7 deals with storage concepts.
• Chapter 8 is a discussion of maintaining system health.
• Chapter 9 provides you with some tools for monitoring your system.
• Chapter 10 explores scripting and automation.
• Chapter 11 covers Windows interoperability using the Samba suite.
• Chapter 12 teaches some practical troubleshooting techniques.
• Chapter 13 helps you secure your system.
• Chapter 14 summarizes educational opportunities you should explore to keep yourself up-to-date and sharpen your skills.
• Chapter 15 is advice to help you keep your career moving forward.