Linux in action / David Clinton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clinton, David, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Operating systems (Computers).

Computer science.

Linux.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Shelter Island, New York : Manning, [2018]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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. 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 .

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.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781638356141

1638356149

9781617294938

1617294934

OCLC:

1089256290