Description The Linux operating system powers millions of web servers, data centers, and application platforms worldwide. Whether you're pushing applications to a cloud system like AWS, building a twitter bot on a Raspberry Pi, or rescuing files from a crashed laptop, Linux is required knowledge. � Linux in Action is a task-based tutorial that will give readers the skills and deep understanding they'll need to administer a Linux-based system. � Key features � �� Hands-on guide � �� Step-by-step examples � �� Task-based � Audience Readers should be comfortable working with the files, networks, and basic resources of a modern operating system. About the technology Linux makes it possible to do all kinds of really useful and creative things. For instance, you can load a Linux "live boot" image on a USB stick, boot a PC whose own hard disk has been corrupted, and troubleshoot and fix the problem. �.

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Title: Linux in Action
Publisher: Manning Publications
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1617294934
ISBN 13: 9781617294938
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good

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Linux in Action is a task-based tutorial that will give you the skills and deep understanding you need to administer a Linux-based system. This hands-on book guides you through 12 real-world projects so you can practice as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review of best practices, new terms, and exercises.

About the Technology

You can't learn anything without getting your hands dirtyâ�‚��€�including Linux. Skills like securing files, folders, and servers, safely installing patches and applications, and managing a network are required for any serious user, including developers, administrators, and DevOps professionals. With this hands-on tutorial, you'll roll up your sleeves and learn Linux project by project.

About the Book

Linux in Action guides you through 12 real-world projects, including automating a backup-and-restore system, setting up a private Dropbox-style file cloud, and building your own MediaWiki server. You'll try out interesting examples as you lock in core practices like virtualization, disaster recovery, security, backup, DevOps, and system troubleshooting. Each chapter ends with a review of best practices, new terms, and exercises.

What's inside

Setting up a safe Linux environment
Managing secure remote connectivity
Building a system recovery device
Patching and upgrading your system

About the Reader

No prior Linux admin experience is required.

About the Author

David Clinton is a certified Linux Server Professional, seasoned instructor, and author of Manning's bestselling Learn Amazon Web Services in a Month of Lunches.

Table of Contents

Welcome to Linux
Linux virtualization: Building a Linux working environment
Remote connectivity: Safely accessing networked machines
Archive management: Backing up or copying entire file systems
Automated administration: Configuring automated offsite backups
Emergency tools: Building a system recovery device
Web servers: Building a MediaWiki server
Networked file sharing: Building a Nextcloud file-sharing server
Securing your web server
Securing network connections: Creating a VPN or DMZ
System monitoring: Working with log files
Sharing data over a private network
Troubleshooting system performance issues
Troubleshooting network issues
Troubleshooting peripheral devices
DevOps tools: Deploying a scripted server environment using Ansible

About the Author

David Clinton is a System Administrator and Linux Server Professional with years of experience teaching IT subjects. He's the author of Practical LPIC-1 Linux Certification Study Guide, and a guide to the LPIC-3 Linux Server Virtualization and High Availability certification. David has created video courses on Linux administration, Amazon Web Services, and server security for Pluralsight.

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