Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide

by Wale Soyinka

Quickly and easily set up, configure, and manage Linux servers using this fully updated guide

Skillfully install, configure, deploy, and administer Linux Servers, services, and infrastructures of all sizes using the practical information contained in this up-to-date resource. Thoroughly revised to cover the latest tools, techniques and distros; the book features clear explanations, step-by-step instructions, and real-world examples.

Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide, Eighth Edition shows, step by step, how to configure hardware and software, work effectively from the command line, maintain Internet and network services (Mail, Web, Firewalls, File Sharing, DNS, Docker, FTP, VOIP, LDAP ...) and Subsystems (IPv6, systemd, KVM, rsyslog ... ). You will have access to all-new virtual machines and containers for hands-on practice. The book includes brand new content on spinning up and using Linux servers in the cloud (Openstack, AWS, GCP, Azure, Linode).

● Includes links to downloadable virtual machines and containers that readers can easily spin up to test and showcase discussed concepts
● Covers the latest and greatest Linux kernel 5 series and Server application releases
● Written by a seasoned Linux administrator with lots of industry experience and author of previous editions of this book

Genres: Nonfiction, Computer Science

658 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Dave Cushing · Rating 5 out of 5]

I use this book to teach my Linux classes. Well written and distro agnostic - great examples.

[عَبدُالكَرِيمْ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to say; I've learned ALOT from this book. Comparing to others this is one of the best guides.

[Dave]

2014-04-26: I'm still in chapter one but finding this book to be annoying in it's evangelicism. It missed no opportunity to tell the reader how shitty Windows is and how wonderful Linux is. Even if I mostly agree with that position it's still irritating. STFU about Windows except as a neutral comparison and tell me how to do things in Linux.

2014-05-01: It's getting better but it's a little basic. I may pick up one of the RHCSA books instead.

[Prashant Phani · Rating 5 out of 5]

PS: I am actually reading the 8th edition of this book and that version is what this review is targeted at.
This book is exactly what i was looking for.
Tells enough about how the gears turn under the hood to become competent enough to experiment and explore on our own. At the same time, it is also not too daunting for a beginner.
Will try to update my review after I finish it.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed starting this book and it definitely requires a revisit in the future.

I did not get a chance to fully read Part IV & V, configuring different services like DNS or NFS is not required reading for the LPIC-1, but might be worth a read if I continue on the Linux admin path.

[PRJ Greenwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this to be a great resource on a complicated and ever-changing subject. The edition I read (7th) is a little outdated but the core principles and workings remain the same. A recommended guide.

[Yehuda Hassine · Rating 1 out of 5]

Every important topic is discussed on two pages or not discussed at all.
Topics like: Cloud computing, Docker, Kubernetes, ansible.

The worst thing that the book description says: "Spin-up and manage Linux-based server in popular cloud environments".

I hate misleading description.

[Yehuda Hassine · Rating 1 out of 5]

Every important topic is discussed on two pages or not discussed at all.
Topics like: Cloud computing, Docker, Kubernetes, ansible.

The worst thing that the book description says: "Spin-up and manage Linux-based server in popular cloud environments".

I hate misleading description.

[Kgw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most of my Linux skills are derived from this book. A good bok for beginners, and for more experienced users that just needs to refresh their knowledge.

[Katelin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice overview for beginners with some good resources referenced throughout the book.