Linux for System Administrators
Packt Publishing Limited (Verlag)
978-1-80324-794-6 (ISBN)
Key Features
Explore a Linux environment with a focus on networking, installation, configuration, and cloud management
Become familiar with the command line, basic commands, and directory
Learn how to automate apps and infrastructure using Chef
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionLinux system administration is an essential aspect of maintaining and managing Linux servers within an organization. The role of a Linux system administrator is pivotal in ensuring the smooth functioning and security of these servers, making it a critical job function for any company that relies on Linux infrastructure.
This book is a comprehensive guide designed to help you build a solid foundation in Linux system administration. It takes you from the fundamentals of Linux to more advanced topics, encompassing key areas such as Linux system installation, managing user accounts and filesystems, networking fundamentals, and Linux security techniques. Additionally, the book delves into the automation of applications and infrastructure using Chef, enabling you to streamline and optimize your operations.
For both newcomers getting started with Linux and professionals looking to enhance their skills, this book is an invaluable hands-on guide with a structured approach and concise explanations that make it an effective resource for quickly acquiring and reinforcing Linux system administration skills. With the help of this Linux book, you’ll be able to navigate the world of Linux administration confidently to meet the demands of your role.
What you will learn
Master the use of the command line and adeptly manage software packages
Manage users and groups locally or by using centralized authentication
Set up, diagnose, and troubleshoot Linux networks
Understand how to choose and manage storage devices and filesystems
Implement enterprise features such as high availability and automation tools
Pick up the skills to keep your Linux system secure
Who this book is forThis book is for anyone new to the IT sector or those looking to learn Linux for a career in administering Linux systems. Aspiring cloud professionals, helpdesk staff, application support engineers, application developers, researchers, educators, and students considering the use of Linux servers will find this book especially useful.
Viorel Rudareanu has over 15 years of experience working with Linux. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of operating systems and their intricacies. He has successfully implemented and managed Linux-based infrastructures, leveraging the platform’s robustness and flexibility to optimize system performances. Daniil Baturin was first introduced to Linux by older friends when he was a high school student in 2002, and he has worked with Linux systems professionally since 2007 – as a systems administrator, software engineer, and contributor to multiple open source projects. He’s currently a maintainer of VyOS – a Linux-based network operating system focused on enterprise and service provider routers.
Table of Contents
Getting to Know Linux
The Shell and Basic Commands
The File System
Processes and Process Control
Hardware Discovery
Basic System Settings
User and Group Management
Software Installation and Package Repositories
Network Configuration and Troubleshooting
Storage Management
Logging Configuration and Remote Logging
Centralized Authentication
High Availability
Automation Tools
Best Practices and Security Guidelines
| Erscheinungsdatum | 30.08.2023 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Birmingham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 191 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Betriebssysteme / Server ► Unix / Linux |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Netzwerke | |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Theorie / Studium | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-80324-794-0 / 1803247940 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-80324-794-6 / 9781803247946 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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