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Linux for System Administrators

By : Viorel Rudareanu, Daniil Baturin
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Linux for System Administrators

By: Viorel Rudareanu, Daniil Baturin

Overview of this book

Linux 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.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
1
Part 1: Linux Basics
7
Part 2: Configuring and Modifying Linux Systems
13
Part 3: Linux as a Part of a Larger System

Summary

A Linux distribution is a complete operating system that includes the Linux kernel and a set of libraries and programs developed by various people and companies. The Linux kernel and core system libraries are not developed by the same group. Instead, the Linux kernel provides a stable ABI that allows anyone to develop a standard library for a programming language to run on top of it.

Open source licenses come with different conditions, but they all allow anyone to use the software for any purpose and distribute its copies, and that’s what makes the existence of Linux distributions possible.

Different distributions use different approaches to package management and configuration, but experienced users can learn how to use a new distribution fairly quickly if they know the fundamentals. These days, Linux can be found everywhere, from mobile phones to the most powerful supercomputers.

In the next chapter, we will learn about the various shells available on Linux systems, as well as basic commands.