Linux Essentials for Web Developers: A Practical Guide to SSH, Files, Permissions, Networking, and Server Administration

You write code every day. But when you SSH into a server, do you freeze?

This book is not for Linux system administrators. It's for web developers who need to survive on a Linux server — check logs, manage files, restart services, and troubleshoot issues without calling for help every time.

What You'll Learn

• SSH & Survival — Connect to servers, navigate the terminal, basic commands
• Files & Directories — Create, copy, move, search, and edit files
• Permissions — Understand "Permission denied," users, and groups
• Processes & Services — ps, kill, systemctl — keep services running
• Networking — Network commands, firewall rules, port management
• Disk & Monitoring — Disk usage, system info, log analysis
• Server Setup — Install JDK, Tomcat, and databases on Linux
• Shell Scripts — Automate repetitive tasks with bash
• Security & Troubleshooting — Server hardening and real-world debugging

The "Just Enough" Philosophy

Every topic is covered at the level web developers actually need — practical, hands-on, no unnecessary theory. You won't learn kernel internals or BGP routing. You will learn how to find logs, fix permissions, restart services, and get out of trouble on a production server.

16 chapters + 3 appendices including command cheat sheets, vi/vim reference, and shell script recipes.

Part of the "Essential Knowledge for Web Developers" series (Book 3).