Beginning Linux SysAdmin : Getting Started with Linux System Administration / by Neville Asiago Ondara.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Asiago Ondara, Neville.

Series:

Professional and Applied Computing Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Linux.

Operating systems (Computers).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (221 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, CA : Apress : Imprint: Apress, 2025.

Summary:

As enterprises around the globe rely increasingly on Linux servers, understanding the basics of managing these systems effectively is more relevant than ever. This book provides a thorough introduction to Linux system administration, exploring the foundational terms and concepts needed for modern IT system administrators. You’ll start with the fundamentals of Linux and its ecosystem, looking at Linux distributions, tools, and concepts before moving on to user accounts, filesystem management, and configuration. Once you have aced these rudimentary elements, you’ll explore Shell scripting and learn how to write and execute simple code scripts. The book then, explores concepts like system monitoring and performance, common Linux testing, security tools, and best practices. You’ll finish by looking at networking and remote access, configuration and VPNs, as well as disaster recovery, including backup strategies, automation, and executing data recovery. Beginning Linux SysAdmin is your pathway to everything from initial system setup and configuration to basic security and troubleshooting techniques. You will: Install and configure a Linux system Manage users, groups, and permissions effectively Monitor, secure, and maintain system performance Troubleshoot basic issues in Linux environments Automate routine tasks using shell scripting.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Linux Administration

Chapter 2: Managing User Accounts

Chapter 3: Filesystem Management

Chapter 4: Basic System Configuration

Chapter 5: Package Management

Chapter 6: Introduction to Shell Scripting

Chapter 7: System Monitoring and Performance

Chapter 8: Introduction to Security

Chapter 9: Networking and Remote Access

Chapter 10: Backup and Disaster Recovery.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

979-88-6882-163-9

OCLC:

1568048768