The Linux Philosophy for SysAdmins: And Everyone Who Wants To Be One

by David Both

Part 1. Introduction 1. Introduction to the Linux Philosophy 2. Getting Ready Part 2. Foundation 3. Data Streams 4. Transforming Data Streams 5. Everything is a File 6. Using the Linux FHS Part 3. Function 7. Embrace the CLI 8: Be a Lazy SysAdmin 9. Automate Everything 10. Always use Shell Scripts 11. Test Early, Test Often 12. Use Common Sense Naming 13. Store Data in Open Formats 14. Use Separate Filesystems for Data 15. Make Programs Portable 16. Use Open Source Software Part 4. Becoming Zen 17. Strive for Elegance 18. Find the Simplicity 19. Use your Favorite Editor 20. Document Everything 21. Back up Everything - Frequently 22. Follow your Curiosity 23. There is No Should 24. Mentor the Young SysAdmins 25. Support your Favorite Open Source Project 26. Reality Bytes

Genres: Nonfiction

536 pages, Paperback

Published August 8, 2018

Reviews

[Don Watkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible resource for anyone administering Linux systems. Very well written and easy to read with many practical examples and learning exercises.