Linux in Action (Paperback)

David Clinton

ISBN 10: 1617294934 / ISBN 13: 9781617294938

Published by Manning Publications, New York, 2018

About this Item

Paperback. 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. 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Linux in Action (Paperback)
• Publisher: Manning Publications, New York
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1617294934
• ISBN 13: 9781617294938
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Summary

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.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

About the Technology

You can't learn anything without getting your hands dirty�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

1. Welcome to Linux
2. Linux virtualization: Building a Linux working environment
3. Remote connectivity: Safely accessing networked machines
4. Archive management: Backing up or copying entire file systems
5. Automated administration: Configuring automated offsite backups
6. Emergency tools: Building a system recovery device
7. Web servers: Building a MediaWiki server
8. Networked file sharing: Building a Nextcloud file-sharing server
9. Securing your web server
10. Securing network connections: Creating a VPN or DMZ
11. System monitoring: Working with log files
12. Sharing data over a private network
13. Troubleshooting system performance issues
14. Troubleshooting network issues
15. Troubleshooting peripheral devices
16. 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.