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Detailed description More than 50 percent new and revised content for today's Linux environment gets you up and running in no time!
Linux continues to be an excellent, low-cost alternative to expensive operating systems. Whether you're new to Linux or need a reliable update and reference, this is an excellent resource. Veteran bestselling author Christopher Negus provides a complete tutorial packed with major updates, revisions, and hands-on exercises so that you can confidently start using Linux today. * Offers a complete restructure, complete with exercises, to make the book a better learning tool * Places a strong focus on the Linux command line tools and can be used with all distributions and versions of Linux * Features in-depth coverage of the tools that a power user and a Linux administrator need to get started
This practical learning tool is ideal for anyone eager to set up a new Linux desktop system at home or curious to learn how to manage Linux server systems at work.
From the contents Introduction xxxiii
Part I: Getting Started 1
Chapter 1: Starting with Linux 3
Chapter 2: Creating the Perfect Linux Desktop 27
Part II: Becoming a Linux Power User 59
Chapter 3: Using the Shell 61
Chapter 4: Moving Around the Filesystem 93
Chapter 5: Working with Text Files 113
Chapter 6: Managing Running Processes 131
Chapter 7: Writing Simple Shell Scripts 145
Part III: Becoming a Linux System Administrator 163
Chapter 8: Learning System Administration 165
Chapter 9: Installing Linux 191
Chapter 10: Getting and Managing Software 227
Chapter 11: Managing User Accounts 253
Chapter 12: Managing Disks and Filesystems 277
Part IV: Becoming a Linux Server Administrator 305
Chapter 13: Understanding Server Administration 307
Chapter 14: Administering Networking 337
Chapter 15: Starting and Stopping Services 365
Chapter 16: Configuring a Print Server 415
Chapter 17: Configuring a Web Server 439
Chapter 18: Configuring an FTP Server 467
Chapter 19: Configuring a Windows File Sharing (Samba) Server 487
Chapter 20: Configuring an NFS File Server 515
Chapter 21: Troubleshooting Linux 539
Part V: Learning Linux Security Techniques 571
Chapter 22: Understanding Basic Linux Security 573
Chapter 23: Understanding Advanced Linux Security 615
Chapter 24: Enhancing Linux Security with SELinux 659
