Learn Linux Quickly: A beginner-friendly guide to getting up and running with the world's most powerful operating system

by Ahmed Alkabary

Learn over 116 Linux commands to develop the skills you need to become a professional Linux system administrator

Key Features Explore essential Linux commands and understand how to use Linux help tools Discover the power of task automation with bash scripting and Cron jobs Get to grips with various network configuration tools and disk management techniques Book Description

Linux is one of the most sought-after skills in the IT industry, with jobs involving Linux being increasingly in demand. Linux is by far the most popular operating system deployed in both public and private clouds; it is the processing power behind the majority of IoT and embedded devices. Do you use a mobile device that runs on Android? Even Android is a Linux distribution.

This Linux book is a practical guide that lets you explore the power of the Linux command-line interface. Starting with the history of Linux, you'll quickly progress to the Linux filesystem hierarchy and learn a variety of basic Linux commands. You'll then understand how to make use of the extensive Linux documentation and help tools. The book shows you how to manage users and groups and takes you through the process of installing and managing software on Linux systems. As you advance, you'll discover how you can interact with Linux processes and troubleshoot network problems before learning the art of writing bash scripts and automating administrative tasks with Cron jobs. In addition to this, you'll get to create your own Linux commands and analyze various disk management techniques.

By the end of this book, you'll have gained the Linux skills required to become an efficient Linux system administrator and be able to manage and work productively on Linux systems.

What you will learn Master essential Linux commands and analyze the Linux filesystem hierarchy Find out how to manage users and groups in Linux Analyze Linux file ownership and permissions Automate monotonous administrative tasks with Cron jobs and bash scripts Use aliases to create your own Linux commands Understand how to interact with and manage Linux processes Become well-versed with using a variety of Linux networking commands Perform disk partitioning, mount filesystems, and create logical volumes Who this book is for

This book doesn't assume any prior Linux knowledge, which makes it perfect for beginners. Intermediate and advanced Linux users will also find this book very useful as it covers a wide range of topics necessary for Linux administration.

Table of Contents Your First Keystrokes Climbing the Tree Meet the Editors Copying, Moving, and Deleting Files Read Your Manuals! Hard versus Soft Links Who Is root? Controlling the Population Piping and I/O Redirection Analyzing and Manipulating Files Let’s Play Find and Seek You Got a Package Kill the Process The Power of Sudo What’s Wrong with the Network? Bash Scripting Is Fun You Need a Cron Job Archiving and Compressing Files Create Your Own Commands Everyone Needs Disk Space echo ”Goodbye My Friend”

Genres: Programming, Computer Science

393 pages

First published May 1, 2020

Reviews

[Tano · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a backend developer, I have been "collecting" knowledge about Linux throughout all my professional career, just finding the way to do this or that according to the circumstances.
I started this book with the hope of putting in order my ideas, and I can say that I accomplished the mission.
During the first chapters I had the impression that the content could be too basic, but the topics add complexity as the book progresses. Also, I can say that even in the first chapters I ended up every section with at least something interesting learned.

[B. Henry · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is needed only for those, (1) who are looking to manage Linux using terminal emulators (2) who want to enter into the world of Linux based system/server management (3) who are trying for recognize Linux certifications. However, this book was quite enjoyable for the layman, due to its simplicity in explanations along with ergonomic design (of the book).

[Mathew Grube · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read but ...

It was a good read and I learned quite a few things but it lost one star because of the bleed over of the bold font. That makes me wonder if the book was proofread or just spell checked.

[Osamuyi Okpame · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a worthwhile introduction to Linux. it is definitely worth reading

[Evgeniy Sokoloff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up this book as main companion on my DevOps and Cloud journey. I needed a reliable companion that would allow me to dive into the Linux world, since the Linux is the one of the cornerstones upon which the DevOps and Cloud were built.
I read its electronic version available on PacktPub web page;
as a reader with no prior technical background I have to say that the author kept his promise making the Linux world easy to digest and understand even for a person with no technical background, as me (accountant/auditor). I enjoyed the book and now I look forward for the DevOps and Cloud challenges. What I would like to additionally highlight is that the author could balance the accessibility of the content with the gradually increased complexity of the tackled subjects. Also, I appreciate the subtle dose of humor available in the book.
Fantastic read! 5 stars!

I kindly recommend it for any person aiming to enter the reality of open source software, and particularly Linux OS.