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The Linux Philosophy for SysAdmins: And Everyone Who Wants To Be One
Reveals and illustrates the awesome power and flexibility of the command line, and the design and usage philosophies that support those traits. This understanding of how to extract the most from the Linux command line can help you become a better SysAdmin. Understand why many things in the Linux and Unix worlds are done as they are, and how to apply the Linux Philosophy to working as a SysAdmin.
The original Unix/Linux Philosophy presented foundational and functional tenets - rules, guidelines, and procedural methods - that worked well. However, it was intended for the developers of those operating systems. Although System Administrators could apply many of the tenets to their daily work, many important tenets were missing.
Over the years that David Both has been working with Linux and Unix, he has formulated his own philosophy – one which applies more directly to the everyday life of the System Administrator. This book defines a philosophy, and then illuminates the practical aspects of that philosophy with real-world experiments you can perform. Inspired by David’s real mentors, and dedicated to them, The Linux Philosophy for System Administrators is a mentor to SysAdmins everywhere; remember - "If you fail you learn."
What You Will Learn
Apply the Linux philosophy to working as a SysAdminUnlock the power of the knowledge you already haveFully understand and access the vast power of the command lineReview the power of Linux as a function of the philosophies that built it
Who This Book Is For
If you want to learn the secrets that make the best Linux SysAdmins powerful far beyond that of mere mortals; if you want to understand the concepts that unlock those secrets; if you want to be the SysAdmin that everyone else turns to when the bytes hit the fan – then this book is for you.
The original Unix/Linux Philosophy presented foundational and functional tenets - rules, guidelines, and procedural methods - that worked well. However, it was intended for the developers of those operating systems. Although System Administrators could apply many of the tenets to their daily work, many important tenets were missing.
Over the years that David Both has been working with Linux and Unix, he has formulated his own philosophy – one which applies more directly to the everyday life of the System Administrator. This book defines a philosophy, and then illuminates the practical aspects of that philosophy with real-world experiments you can perform. Inspired by David’s real mentors, and dedicated to them, The Linux Philosophy for System Administrators is a mentor to SysAdmins everywhere; remember - "If you fail you learn."
What You Will Learn
Apply the Linux philosophy to working as a SysAdminUnlock the power of the knowledge you already haveFully understand and access the vast power of the command lineReview the power of Linux as a function of the philosophies that built it
Who This Book Is For
If you want to learn the secrets that make the best Linux SysAdmins powerful far beyond that of mere mortals; if you want to understand the concepts that unlock those secrets; if you want to be the SysAdmin that everyone else turns to when the bytes hit the fan – then this book is for you.
710 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 3, 2018
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November 24, 2024
This book offers a refreshing and engaging take on Linux, blending practical hands-on exercises with thoughtful insights into its benefits, particularly for system administrators.
It goes beyond the common perception of Linux as a tool for hackers, showcasing its versatility and strengths in problem-solving and hardware management.
The author’s mentor-like tone makes the content feel personal, almost as if you’re shadowing him—a unique and enjoyable experience.
From cool techniques for recovering and overwriting data to his shared enthusiasm for WordPress (which I also love), the book makes Linux approachable and human.
I can’t wait to explore more works by David Both!
It goes beyond the common perception of Linux as a tool for hackers, showcasing its versatility and strengths in problem-solving and hardware management.
The author’s mentor-like tone makes the content feel personal, almost as if you’re shadowing him—a unique and enjoyable experience.
From cool techniques for recovering and overwriting data to his shared enthusiasm for WordPress (which I also love), the book makes Linux approachable and human.
I can’t wait to explore more works by David Both!
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