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Essential Linux Commands

By : Paul Olushile
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Essential Linux Commands

By: Paul Olushile

Overview of this book

The role of a system administrator is ever-evolving, with the Linux command line at its core. This makes Linux command-line mastery an essential skill to demonstrate your ability to efficiently manage and maintain systems efficiently. Essential Linux Commands addresses a diverse range of topics, including package management, file manipulation, networking strategies, system monitoring, and diagnostic tools. Each command is intricately explained to eliminate any ambiguity, ensuring ease of implementation in real-world scenarios. This book explains how to use SELinux to maintain security, run Linux machines on AWS Cloud, and transfer and download files to remote systems. With the help of practical examples and use cases, you’ll not only gain a thorough understanding of a command’s syntax but also grasp its functional breadth and limitations. The book also explores commands frequently used by system administrators to check network card statistics and firewall rules. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced administrator, this book is an invaluable resource, filling in the gaps in your skill set and helping you improve your skills and expertise in Linux administration.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
1
Part 1:Server Installations and Management Commands
5
Part 2:Frequently Used Commands – Part 1
9
Part 3:Frequently Used Commands – Part 2
15
Part 4:Linux Security and the Cloud

Filesystem Mount and Manipulation Commands

The Linux filesystem mount and manipulation commands are a set of essential tools that allow Linux system administrators to manage and manipulate filesystems and storage devices. These commands provide a flexible and efficient way to mount and unmount filesystems, manage disk partitions, and perform various file manipulation tasks. They are widely used in Linux environments due to their versatility, reliability, and ease of use. One of the key reasons why such commands are highly valued by system administrators is their ability to manage filesystems and storage devices. These commands enable administrators to mount different types of filesystems, such as ext4, NTFS, or NFS, making data accessible and usable within the Linux system. They also provide options for managing network filesystems, allowing administrators to connect and access remote filesystems over a network. Another important aspect of these tools is their role in disk partition...