Linux Cookbook: Essential Skills for Linux Users and System & Network Administrators

A cookbook for new-to-intermediate Linux users, teaching them how to manage a Linux system using graphical and command-line tools. It covers topics such as systemd, firewalld, network connections, password resets, LAN name services, user management, hardware monitoring, and more.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 600 pages
\n Publication date: 24 August 2021
\n Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA
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This comprehensive cookbook is designed to empower new-to-intermediate Linux users with the essential skills required to effectively manage Linux systems, leveraging both graphical and command-line tools. Whether you are operating Linux in embedded, desktop, server, cloud, or virtual environments, the fundamental principles remain the same. The primary objective of this book is to expedite your journey to proficiency, offering practical examples that can be easily copied and pasted. Author Carla Schroder has crafted recipes that address specific challenges, accompanied by discussions that elucidate the workings of each recipe, along with references for further exploration. By following these steps, you will gain proficiency in:

Utilizing systemd, the new comprehensive service manager, for efficient system management.

Building both simple and complex firewalls using firewalld, ensuring robust network security.

Establishing secure network connections for Linux systems and mobile devices.

Rescuing non-booting systems and recovering lost passwords on Linux and Windows.

Employing dnsmasq to streamline the management of LAN name services.

Effectively managing users, groups, and access controls to files.

Proactively probing your computer hardware and monitoring its health.

Managing the GRUB bootloader and enabling multiboot capabilities between Linux and Windows.

Ensuring accurate time synchronization across your network with the latest tools.

Building an internet router/firewall on Raspberry Pi, extending your network capabilities.

Managing filesystems and partitioning for efficient storage management.

This cookbook is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to expand their Linux knowledge and proficiency, regardless of their operating environment or application domain. By mastering these essential skills, you will be well-equipped to navigate the Linux landscape with confidence and efficiency.

\n Weight: 932g\n
Dimension: 475 x 234 x 33 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781492087168\n
Edition number: 2 Revised edition\n