Hess Kenneth. Practical Linux System Administration: A Guide to Installation, Configuration, and Management

O’Reilly Media, Inc., 2023. — 369 p. — ISBN: 978-1-098-10903-5.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 sources 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:
introduces you to Linux via installation and initial setup.
explores the command-line interface, essential to working with Linux as a system administrator.
demonstrates how to customize the user experience and introduces you to the global system configuration files.
focuses on user management.
is an overview of Linux networking.
is a how-to for software management.
deals with storage concepts.
is a discussion of maintaining system health.
provides you with some tools for monitoring your system.
explores scripting and automation.
covers Windows interoperability using the Samba suite.
teaches some practical troubleshooting techniques.
helps you secure your system.
summarizes educational opportunities you should explore to keep yourself up-to-date and sharpen your skills.
is advice to help you keep your career moving forward.