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Learn Linux Quickly

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

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  • 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

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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.

Who is this book 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.

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

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Publication date : Aug 21, 2020
Length: 338 pages
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Table of Contents

23 Chapters
Your First Keystrokes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Climbing the Tree Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Meet the Editors Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Copying, Moving, and Deleting Files Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Read Your Manuals! Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Hard versus Soft Links Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Who Is Root? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Controlling the Population Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Piping and I/O Redirection Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Analyzing and Manipulating Files Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Let's Play Find and Seek Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
You Got a Package Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Kill the Process Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
The Power of Sudo Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
What's Wrong with the Network? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Bash Scripting Is Fun Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
You Need a Cron Job Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Archiving and Compressing Files Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Create Your Own Commands Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Everyone Needs Disk Space Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
echo "Goodbye My Friend" Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Assessments Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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