Spacewalk: the Red Hat Satellite Project
Spacewalk: the Red Hat Satellite Project

Author: Waldirio Manhães Pinheiro

Publisher: Brasport

Published: 2017-04-11

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 8574527459

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The purpose of this book is to share with readers the best practices for Spacewalk implementation and management, a top level project that helps to manage Linux devices (Fedora, CentOS, Debian and SLE). Reading the book you will be able to install and manage Spacewalk, manage and monitor servers and/or workstations of your environment, keep available errata to registered systems updated and applied, perform auditing routines in all servers (based on OpenSCAP), perform advance network management of Spacewalk, implement a complete management per command line and generate several reports that can be used as environment performance indicators. It's a great and essential book for professionals who work directly with management and / or Linux environments support as well as for professionals who are passionate about computing in general.

Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications
Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications

Author: Michael Jang

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 1284110273

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The Second Edition of Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications covers every major aspect of security on a Linux system. Written by an industry expert, this book is divided into three natural parts to illustrate key concepts in the field. It opens with a discussion of the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with Linux as an operating system using current examples and cases. Part 2 discusses how to take advantage of the layers of security available to Linux--user and group options, filesystems, and security options for important services, as well as the security modules associated with AppArmor and SELinux. The book closes with a look at the use of both open source and proprietary tools when building a layered security strategy for Linux operating system environments. Using real-world examples and exercises, this useful resource incorporates hands-on activities to walk readers through the fundamentals of security strategies related to the Linux system.

Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications
Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications

Author: Ric Messier

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2022-11-09

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 1284255859

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"Incorporating real-world examples and exercises throughout, Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications discusses every major aspect of security on a Linux system, including coverage of the latest Linux distributions and kernels. Written by industry experts, the text opens with a review of the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with Linux as an operating system. Part 2 discusses how to take advantage of the layers of security available to Linux - user and group options, filesystems, and security options for important services. The text concludes with a look at the use of both open source and proprietary tools when building a layered security strategy for Linux operating system environments"--

Hands-On Enterprise Automation on Linux
Hands-On Enterprise Automation on Linux

Author: James Freeman

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2020-01-24

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 1789137462

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Achieve enterprise automation in your Linux environment with this comprehensive guide Key FeaturesAutomate your Linux infrastructure with the help of practical use cases and real-world scenariosLearn to plan, build, manage, and customize OS releases in your environmentEnhance the scalability and efficiency of your infrastructure with advanced Linux system administration conceptsBook Description Automation is paramount if you want to run Linux in your enterprise effectively. It helps you minimize costs by reducing manual operations, ensuring compliance across data centers, and accelerating deployments for your cloud infrastructures. Complete with detailed explanations, practical examples, and self-assessment questions, this book will teach you how to manage your Linux estate and leverage Ansible to achieve effective levels of automation. You'll learn important concepts on standard operating environments that lend themselves to automation, and then build on this knowledge by applying Ansible to achieve standardization throughout your Linux environments. By the end of this Linux automation book, you'll be able to build, deploy, and manage an entire estate of Linux servers with higher reliability and lower overheads than ever before. What you will learnPerform large-scale automation of Linux environments in an enterpriseOvercome the common challenges and pitfalls of extensive automationDefine the business processes needed to support a large-scale Linux environmentGet well-versed with the most effective and reliable patch management strategiesAutomate a range of tasks from simple user account changes to complex security policy enforcementLearn best practices and procedures to make your Linux environment automatableWho this book is for This book is for anyone who has a Linux environment to design, implement, and maintain. Open source professionals including infrastructure architects and system administrators will find this book useful. You’re expected to have experience in implementing and maintaining Linux servers along with knowledge of building, patching, and maintaining server infrastructure. Although not necessary, knowledge of Ansible or other automation technologies will be beneficial.

Linux Bible
Linux Bible

Author: Christopher Negus

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-04-22

Total Pages: 912

ISBN-13: 1118999886

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The industry favorite Linux guide, updated for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and the cloud Linux Bible, 9th Edition is the ultimate hands-on Linux user guide, whether you're a true beginner or a more advanced user navigating recent changes. This updated ninth edition covers the latest versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (RHEL 7), Fedora 21, and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, and includes new information on cloud computing and development with guidance on Openstack and Cloudforms. With a focus on RHEL 7, this practical guide gets you up to speed quickly on the new enhancements for enterprise-quality file systems, the new boot process and services management, firewalld, and the GNOME 3 desktop. Written by a Red Hat expert, this book provides the clear explanations and step-by-step instructions that demystify Linux and bring the new features seamlessly into your workflow. This useful guide assumes a base of little or no Linux knowledge, and takes you step by step through what you need to know to get the job done. Get Linux up and running quickly Master basic operations and tackle more advanced tasks Get up to date on the recent changes to Linux server system management Bring Linux to the cloud using Openstack and Cloudforms Linux Bible, 9th Edition is the one resource you need, and provides the hands-on training that gets you on track in a flash.

Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications
Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications

Author: Michael H. Jang

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 1284090655

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"The Second Edition of Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications opens with a discussion of risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Part 2 discusses how to take advantage of the layers of security and the modules associated with AppArmor and SELinux. Part 3 looks at the use of open source and proprietary tools when building a layered sec

Hands-on Guide to the Red Hat Exams
Hands-on Guide to the Red Hat Exams

Author: Damian Tommasino

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2011-04-12

Total Pages: 556

ISBN-13: 0132686112

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Master every topic on Red Hat’s new RHCSA™ and RHCE® exams. Assess your knowledge and focus your learning. Get the practical workplace knowledge you need! Start-to-finish RHCSA™ and RHCE® preparation from leading Linux system administrator, IT trainer, and certification expert Damian Tommasino! Master every RHCSA™ and RHCE® topic! Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 local and network installation System services, runlevels, and bootup Disks, partitions, and file systems, including LUKS encryption Networking Package management User administration Logging, monitoring, and automation Kernel updates and tuning Security, including SELinux, firewalls, and policies Remote access, including SSH Apache, Squid, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and email NFS and Samba Client and network troubleshooting KVM virtualization Test your knowledge, build your confidence, and succeed! 22 hands-on RHCSA™ and RHCE® Labs, each with multiple real-world tasks Downloadable troubleshooting scripts Practical tutorials and real-world tips Exam tips Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Command Quick Reference Exclusive Red Hat exam prep advice and task lists Two full length lab-based practice exams Damian Tommasino (RHCE, RHCSA, MCSA, CCNA, CCENT, MCP, Security+, Network+, A+) is a Linux system administrator at TradeCard and CEO of Modular Learning Inc., an online IT training company. He blogs on Red Hat, Linux, and security at Security Nut (http://secnut.blogspot.com), and actively contributes to the popular IT exam certification forums at techexams.net.

Linux Bible
Linux Bible

Author: Christopher Negus

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-09-07

Total Pages: 866

ISBN-13: 1118282876

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More than 50 percent new and revised content for today's Linux environment gets you up and running in no time! Linux continues to be an excellent, low-cost alternative to expensive operating systems. Whether you're new to Linux or need a reliable update and reference, this is an excellent resource. Veteran bestselling author Christopher Negus provides a complete tutorial packed with major updates, revisions, and hands-on exercises so that you can confidently start using Linux today. Offers a complete restructure, complete with exercises, to make the book a better learning tool Places a strong focus on the Linux command line tools and can be used with all distributions and versions of Linux Features in-depth coverage of the tools that a power user and a Linux administrator need to get started This practical learning tool is ideal for anyone eager to set up a new Linux desktop system at home or curious to learn how to manage Linux server systems at work.

On the Shoulders of Titans
On the Shoulders of Titans

Author: Barton C. Hacker

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2013-10-25

Total Pages: 650

ISBN-13: 9781492947554

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A detailed, yet highly readable book, On the Shoulders of Titans should be the starting point for all who are interested in the basic history of the Gemini Program. NASA's second human spaceflight program, Gemini laid the groundwork for the more ambitious Apollo program which put astronauts on the Moon.