Christine Bresnahan | Richard Blum • Mastering Linux System Administration

Christine Bresnahan | Richard Blum • Mastering Linux System Administration

Achieve Linux System Administration Mastery With This Hands-On Guide
Whether you're already a Linux system administrator or just learning the ropes, Mastering Linux(r) System Administration gives you a comprehensive roadmap to Linux proficiency. An expert author team delivers a learning-by-doing approach to Linux system administration, offering do-it-yourself tasks and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. Included instructor materials provide readers with a sample syllabus, additional review questions, and slide decks for classroom use.

The book prepares you to manage and secure Linux servers on private networks and over the Internet and is ideal for entry-level administrators as well as those familiar with Windows, Mac, NetWare, and other UNIX servers.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding the components of Linux servers
• Navigating file management and storage on a Linux system
• Adding a computer to a Linux Network
• Using the command line to create, move, delete, and archive files
• Turning commands into scripts and using the command line Editor
• Identifying user types and creating users and groups
• Setting permissions and ownership and creating special directories
• Securing Linux systems on public and private networks
• Encrypting connections to Linux systems over a network
• Installing and managing Web and Database servers

Understand the Kernel, Interface, and GNU
Install Ubuntu and Red Hat Servers
Install and Maintain Linux Software
Work With The Linux Shell
Manage and Explore Files in Linux

Sybex - Wiley, Paperback, english, 548 pages