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Author: Paul Cobbaut
Publisher: Samurai Media Limited
Published: 2016-03-13
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9789888406197
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Mastering Linux Series consisting of 6 books (Fundamentals, System Administration, Servers, Storage, Security, Networking) provides you with a solid foundation about the Linux Operating System. It abstracts from a particular distribution by giving you the background knowledge to easily work with any Linux distribution out there.
Author: Paul S. Wang
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2011-07-07
Total Pages: 441
ISBN-13: 143980687X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEncouraging hands-on practice, Mastering Linux provides a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to Linux concepts, usage, and programming. Through a set of carefully selected topics and practical examples, the book imparts a sound understanding of operating system concepts and shows how to use Linux effectively. Ready-to-Use Examples Offer Immediate Access to Practical Applications After a primer on the fundamentals, the text covers user interfaces, commands and filters, Bash Shell scripting, the file system, networking and Internet use, and kernel system calls. It presents many examples and complete programs ready to run on your Linux system. Each chapter includes a summary and exercises of varying degrees of difficulty. Web Resource The companion website at http://ml.sofpower.com/ offers a host of ancillary materials. Along with links to numerous resources, it includes appendices on SSH and SFTP, VIM, text editing with Vi, and the emacs editor. The site also provides a complete example code package for download. Master the Linux Operating System Toolbox This book enables you to leverage the capabilities and power of the Linux system more effectively. Going beyond this, it can help you write programs at the shell and C levels—encouraging you to build new custom tools for applications and R&D.
Author: Alexandru Calcatinge
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Published: 2021-06-18
Total Pages: 772
ISBN-13: 178995360X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDevelop advanced skills for working with Linux systems on-premises and in the cloud Key FeaturesBecome proficient in everyday Linux administration tasks by mastering the Linux command line and using automationWork with the Linux filesystem, packages, users, processes, and daemonsDeploy Linux to the cloud with AWS, Azure, and KubernetesBook Description Linux plays a significant role in modern data center management and provides great versatility in deploying and managing your workloads on-premises and in the cloud. This book covers the important topics you need to know about for your everyday Linux administration tasks. The book starts by helping you understand the Linux command line and how to work with files, packages, and filesystems. You'll then begin administering network services and hardening security, and learn about cloud computing, containers, and orchestration. Once you've learned how to work with the command line, you'll explore the essential Linux commands for managing users, processes, and daemons and discover how to secure your Linux environment using application security frameworks and firewall managers. As you advance through the chapters, you'll work with containers, hypervisors, virtual machines, Ansible, and Kubernetes. You'll also learn how to deploy Linux to the cloud using AWS and Azure. By the end of this Linux book, you'll be well-versed with Linux and have mastered everyday administrative tasks using workflows spanning from on-premises to the cloud. If you also find yourself adopting DevOps practices in the process, we'll consider our mission accomplished. What you will learnUnderstand how Linux works and learn basic to advanced Linux administration skillsExplore the most widely used commands for managing the Linux filesystem, network, security, and moreGet to grips with different networking and messaging protocolsFind out how Linux security works and how to configure SELinux, AppArmor, and Linux iptablesWork with virtual machines and containers and understand container orchestration with KubernetesWork with containerized workflows using Docker and KubernetesAutomate your configuration management workloads with AnsibleWho this book is for If you are a Linux administrator who wants to understand the fundamentals and as well as modern concepts of Linux system administration, this book is for you. Windows System Administrators looking to extend their knowledge to the Linux OS will also benefit from this book.
Author: Christine Bresnahan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2021-06-29
Total Pages: 576
ISBN-13: 1119794463
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAchieve Linux system administration mastery with time-tested and proven techniques In Mastering Linux System Administration, Linux experts and system administrators Christine Bresnahan and Richard Blum deliver a comprehensive roadmap to go from Linux beginner to expert Linux system administrator with a learning-by-doing approach. Organized by do-it-yourself tasks, the book includes instructor materials like a sample syllabus, additional review questions, and slide decks. Amongst the practical applications of the Linux operating system included within, you’ll find detailed and easy-to-follow instruction on: Installing Linux servers, understanding the boot and initialization processes, managing hardware, and working with networks Accessing the Linux command line, working with the virtual directory structure, and creating shell scripts to automate administrative tasks Managing Linux user accounts, system security, web and database servers, and virtualization environments Perfect for entry-level Linux system administrators, as well as system administrators familiar with Windows, Mac, NetWare, or other UNIX systems, Mastering Linux System Administration is a must-read guide to manage and secure Linux servers.
Author: Raghu Bharadwaj
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Published: 2017-10-11
Total Pages: 346
ISBN-13: 1785886134
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplore Implementation of core kernel subsystems About This Book Master the design, components, and structures of core kernel subsystems Explore kernel programming interfaces and related algorithms under the hood Completely updated material for the 4.12.10 kernel Who This Book Is For If you are a kernel programmer with a knowledge of kernel APIs and are looking to build a comprehensive understanding, and eager to explore the implementation, of kernel subsystems, this book is for you. It sets out to unravel the underlying details of kernel APIs and data structures, piercing through the complex kernel layers and gives you the edge you need to take your skills to the next level. What You Will Learn Comprehend processes and fles—the core abstraction mechanisms of the Linux kernel that promote effective simplification and dynamism Decipher process scheduling and understand effective capacity utilization under general and real-time dispositions Simplify and learn more about process communication techniques through signals and IPC mechanisms Capture the rudiments of memory by grasping the key concepts and principles of physical and virtual memory management Take a sharp and precise look at all the key aspects of interrupt management and the clock subsystem Understand concurrent execution on SMP platforms through kernel synchronization and locking techniques In Detail Mastering Linux Kernel Development looks at the Linux kernel, its internal arrangement and design, and various core subsystems, helping you to gain significant understanding of this open source marvel. You will look at how the Linux kernel, which possesses a kind of collective intelligence thanks to its scores of contributors, remains so elegant owing to its great design. This book also looks at all the key kernel code, core data structures, functions, and macros, giving you a comprehensive foundation of the implementation details of the kernel's core services and mechanisms. You will also look at the Linux kernel as well-designed software, which gives us insights into software design in general that are easily scalable yet fundamentally strong and safe. By the end of this book, you will have considerable understanding of and appreciation for the Linux kernel. Style and approach Each chapter begins with the basic conceptual know-how for a subsystem and extends into the details of its implementation. We use appropriate code excerpts of critical routines and data structures for subsystems.
Author: Muhammad Umer
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Published: 2023-07-28
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 1837634165
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMaster the design and structure of Linux storage stack and explore its sophisticated architecture Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Explore the virtual file system (VFS) and how it serves as an abstraction layer for the actual file system Understand how the block layer acts as an intermediary between file systems and physical storage Discover the physical layout and protocols linked with storage media Book Description The Linux storage stack serves as a prime example of meticulously coordinated layers. Embark on a journey through the kernel code with Architecture and Design of the Linux Storage Stack, crafted for anyone seeking in-depth knowledge about the layered design of Linux storage and its landscape. You'll explore the Linux storage stack and its various concepts. You'll unlock the secrets of the virtual filesystem and the actual filesystem and the differences in their implementation, the role of the block layer, the Multi-Queue and Device Mapper frameworks, I/O schedulers, physical storage layout, and how to analyze all the layers in the storage stack. By the end of this book, you'll be acquainted with how a simple I/O request from a process travels down through all the layers and ends up in physical storage. What you will learn Understand the role of the virtual filesystem Explore the different flavors of Linux filesystems and their key concepts Manage I/O operations to and from block devices using the block layer Deep dive into the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) subsystem and the layout of physical devices Gauge I/O performance at each layer of the storage stack Discover the best storage practices Who this book is for This book is for system and storage administrators, engineers, linux professionals, linux community in general, and anyone looking to expand their understanding of Linux and its storage landscape. Prior knowledge of Linux operating system is a must.
Author: Donald A. Tevault
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Published: 2023-02-28
Total Pages: 619
ISBN-13: 1837632626
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGain a firm practical understanding of how to secure your Linux system from intruders, malware attacks, and other cyber threats Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format. Key Features Discover security techniques to prevent malware from infecting a Linux system, and detect it Prevent unauthorized people from breaking into a Linux system Protect important and sensitive data from being revealed to unauthorized persons Book DescriptionThe third edition of Mastering Linux Security and Hardening is an updated, comprehensive introduction to implementing the latest Linux security measures, using the latest versions of Ubuntu and AlmaLinux. In this new edition, you will learn how to set up a practice lab, create user accounts with appropriate privilege levels, protect sensitive data with permissions settings and encryption, and configure a firewall with the newest firewall technologies. You’ll also explore how to use sudo to set up administrative accounts with only the privileges required to do a specific job, and you’ll get a peek at the new sudo features that have been added over the past couple of years. You’ll also see updated information on how to set up a local certificate authority for both Ubuntu and AlmaLinux, as well as how to automate system auditing. Other important skills that you’ll learn include how to automatically harden systems with OpenSCAP, audit systems with auditd, harden the Linux kernel configuration, protect your systems from malware, and perform vulnerability scans of your systems. As a bonus, you’ll see how to use Security Onion to set up an Intrusion Detection System. By the end of this new edition, you will confidently be able to set up a Linux server that will be secure and harder for malicious actors to compromise.What you will learn Prevent malicious actors from compromising a production Linux system Leverage additional features and capabilities of Linux in this new version Use locked-down home directories and strong passwords to create user accounts Prevent unauthorized people from breaking into a Linux system Configure file and directory permissions to protect sensitive data Harden the Secure Shell service in order to prevent break-ins and data loss Apply security templates and set up auditing Who this book is for This book is for Linux administrators, system administrators, and network engineers interested in securing moderate to complex Linux environments. Security consultants looking to enhance their Linux security skills will also find this book useful. Working experience with the Linux command line and package management is necessary to understand the concepts covered in this book.
Author: David Clinton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2018-08-19
Total Pages: 606
ISBN-13: 1638356149
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSummary 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. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. 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. Table of 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
Author: Frank Vasquez
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Published: 2021-05-14
Total Pages: 758
ISBN-13: 1789535115
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHarness the power of Linux to create versatile and robust embedded solutions Key Features Learn how to develop and configure robust embedded Linux devices Explore the new features of Linux 5.4 and the Yocto Project 3.1 (Dunfell) Discover different ways to debug and profile your code in both user space and the Linux kernel Book DescriptionIf you’re looking for a book that will demystify embedded Linux, then you’ve come to the right place. Mastering Embedded Linux Programming is a fully comprehensive guide that can serve both as means to learn new things or as a handy reference. The first few chapters of this book will break down the fundamental elements that underpin all embedded Linux projects: the toolchain, the bootloader, the kernel, and the root filesystem. After that, you will learn how to create each of these elements from scratch and automate the process using Buildroot and the Yocto Project. As you progress, the book will show you how to implement an effective storage strategy for flash memory chips and install updates to a device remotely once it’s deployed. You’ll also learn about the key aspects of writing code for embedded Linux, such as how to access hardware from apps, the implications of writing multi-threaded code, and techniques to manage memory in an efficient way. The final chapters demonstrate how to debug your code, whether it resides in apps or in the Linux kernel itself. You’ll also cover the different tracers and profilers that are available for Linux so that you can quickly pinpoint any performance bottlenecks in your system. By the end of this Linux book, you’ll be able to create efficient and secure embedded devices using Linux.What you will learn Use Buildroot and the Yocto Project to create embedded Linux systems Troubleshoot BitBake build failures and streamline your Yocto development workflow Update IoT devices securely in the field using Mender or balena Prototype peripheral additions by reading schematics, modifying device trees, soldering breakout boards, and probing pins with a logic analyzer Interact with hardware without having to write kernel device drivers Divide your system up into services supervised by BusyBox runit Debug devices remotely using GDB and measure the performance of systems using tools such as perf, ftrace, eBPF, and Callgrind Who this book is for If you’re a systems software engineer or system administrator who wants to learn how to implement Linux on embedded devices, then this book is for you. It's also aimed at embedded systems engineers accustomed to programming for low-power microcontrollers, who can use this book to help make the leap to high-speed systems on chips that can run Linux. Anyone who develops hardware that needs to run Linux will find something useful in this book – but before you get started, you'll need a solid grasp on POSIX standard, C programming, and shell scripting.
Author: Mohamed Alibi
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Published: 2016-01-29
Total Pages: 299
ISBN-13: 1785285106
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConfigure, manage, and secure a CentOS 7 Linux server to serve a variety of services provided in a sustainable computer's infrastructure. About This Book Learn how to efficiently set up and manage a Linux server using one of the best suited technologies for this purpose, CentOS 7 Personalize your Linux server and familiarize yourself with the latest tools and utilities setup provided by the new CentOS distribution Follow a step-by-step tutorial through the configuration of the requested services with the capacity to personalize them as per your needs Who This Book Is For If you are a Linux system administrator with an intermediate administration level, this is your opportunity to master the brand new distribution of CentOS. If you wish to possess a fully sustainable Linux server, with all its new tools and tweaks, that serves a variety of services to your users and customers, this book is ideal for you. It is your ticket to easily adapt to all the changes made in the latest shift. What You Will Learn Manage CentOS 7 users, groups, and root access privileges Enhance the server's security through its firewall and prevent the most common attacks from penetrating or disabling the server Explore and implement the common, useful services that a CentOS 7 server can provide Monitor your server infrastructure for system or hardware issues Create and configure a virtual machine using virtualization technologies Implement a cloud computing solution on a single node system Get an introduction to the configuration management tools and their usage Discover the importance of the tools that provide remote connection, server service security, and system and process monitoring tools In Detail Most server infrastructures are equipped with at least one Linux server that provides many essential services, both for a user's demands and for the infrastructure itself. Setting up a sustainable Linux server is one of the most demanding tasks for a system administrator to perform. However, learning multiple, new technologies to meet all of their needs is time-consuming. CentOS 7 is the brand new version of the CentOS Linux system under the RPM (Red Hat) family. It is one of the most widely-used operating systems, being the choice of many organizations across the world. With the help of this book, you will explore the best practices and administration tools of CentOS 7 Linux server along with implementing some of the most common Linux services. We start by explaining the initial steps you need to carry out after installing CentOS 7 by briefly explaining the concepts related to users, groups, and right management, along with some basic system security measures. Next, you will be introduced to the most commonly used services and shown in detail how to implement and deploy them so they can be used by internal or external users. Soon enough, you will be shown how to monitor the server. We will then move on to master the virtualization and cloud computing techniques. Finally, the book wraps up by explaining configuration management and some security tweaks. All these topics and more are covered in this comprehensive guide, which briefly demonstrates the latest changes to all of the services and tools with the recent shift from CentOS 6 to CentOS 7. Style and approach This is a detailed and in-depth guide to help you administrate CentOS 7 for the usage of your server's infrastructure and also for personal network security. Each section shows a list of tools and utilities that are useful to perform the required task, in an easy to understand manner.
