Linux: The Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Linux—From Installation to Security, Virtualization, and System Administration Across All Major Distributions (Rheinwerk Computing)

Michael Kofler

ISBN 10: 1493224999 / ISBN 13: 9781493224999

Published by Rheinwerk Computing, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Linux: The Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Linux?From Installation to Security, Virtualization, and System Administration Across All Major Distributions (Rheinwerk Computing)
• Publisher: Rheinwerk Computing
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1493224999
• ISBN 13: 9781493224999
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Master Linux: Your Complete Guide for Beginners and Advanced Users!

Whether you’re a professional or hobbyist, this is the only Linux guide you’ll need. Get started by installing Linux and learning the essentials: working with the command line, file handling, Bash scripting, and beyond. Dive deeper into configuring both desktop and server systems, including compiling kernel modules and managing services like Apache, Postfix, and Samba. With step-by-step guidance on security, virtualization, networking, and system administration, you'll gain the skills to master Linux across distributions.

What You’ll Learn:

• Comprehensive Look at Linux: Learn to install, configure, and administer Linux on both desktops and servers. This book covers popular distributions like Ubuntu, Fedora, and RHEL.
• Command Line and Shells: Get hands-on with Bash and Zsh scripting, Vim and Emacs editing, and command-line tools for effective system management.
• Security and Virtualization: Set up SELinux and AppArmor, create secure backups, configure firewalls, and virtualize with QEMU, KVM, or VirtualBox.
• Networking and Administration: Configure networks, manage packages, and tune kernel settings for optimal performance.

Why This Book?

Gain practical, cross-distribution Linux skills to streamline your workflow and secure your systems. Perfect for system administrators, developers, and Linux enthusiasts.

About the Author

Dr. Michael Kofler is a programmer and Linux administrator. He studied electrical engineering/telematics at Graz University of Technology. He has been one of the most successful and versatile computing authors in the German-speaking world for many years. His current topics include Linux, Docker, Git, hacking and security, Raspberry Pi, and the programming languages Swift, Java, Python, and Kotlin. Michael also teaches at the Joanneum University of Applied Sciences in Kapfenberg, Austria.