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037) Mastering Linux Administration

An Expert Guide to Managing Linux Systems and Services


Book Summary:

An expert guide to managing Linux systems and services, with practical examples and code snippets for implementing techniques and maintaining a secure environment.

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Written in a light and fun way, this best-selling book provides an expert guide to managing Linux systems and services. It covers topics such as package management, system monitoring, and system backups, and includes practical examples and code snippets for implementing these techniques and maintaining a stable and secure Linux environment. It is an ideal resource for Linux administrators and engineers who want to gain a deeper understanding of Linux systems and services.

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Book Summary: This chapter covers topics related to Linux administration that are more advanced, such as setting up high availability clusters, using configuration management tools, and optimizing system performance. It also provides an overview of the different types of tools available for advanced administration tasks.


Chapter 1) Introduction to Linux Administration

This chapter introduces the basics of Linux administration, such as the use of the command line and basic system configuration. It provides an overview of the different types of Linux distributions and a brief overview of the different types of services that may be running on Linux servers.

Chapter 2) Package Management

This chapter covers the different types of package management systems available for Linux, such as apt-get, yum, and dpkg. It also covers topics such as installing and removing packages, updating packages, and managing dependencies.

Chapter 3) System Monitoring

This chapter provides an overview of the different system monitoring tools available for Linux, such as sar, vmstat, and top. It also covers topics such as setting up monitoring scripts, analyzing system performance, and troubleshooting system issues.

Chapter 4) System Security

This chapter covers topics related to Linux system security, such as setting up firewalls, managing user accounts, and securing network services. It also provides an overview of the tools available for security auditing and intrusion detection.

Chapter 5) System Backups

This chapter covers topics related to system backups, such as setting up automated backups and restoring data from backups. It also provides an overview of the different types of backup media and backup strategies.

Chapter 6) Network Services

This chapter provides an overview of the different types of network services available for Linux, such as web servers, email servers, and file servers. It covers topics such as configuring the services and managing user access.

Chapter 7) Troubleshooting

This chapter covers topics related to troubleshooting Linux systems, such as analyzing system logs and using debugging tools. It also provides an overview of the tools available for analyzing system performance and debugging applications.

Chapter 8) System Automation

This chapter covers topics related to system automation, such as setting up cron jobs and creating shell scripts. It also provides an overview of the different automation tools available for Linux.

Chapter 9) Virtualization

This chapter provides an overview of the different types of virtualization technologies available for Linux, such as KVM, Xen, and Docker. It covers topics such as setting up virtual machines and managing resource allocation.

Chapter 10) Advanced Topics

This chapter covers topics related to Linux administration that are more advanced, such as setting up high availability clusters, using configuration management tools, and optimizing system performance. It also provides an overview of the different types of tools available for advanced administration tasks.

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