Linux: The Comprehensive Guide
- 18h 46m
- Michael Kofler
- Rheinwerk Publishing Inc.
- 2024
Beginner or expert, professional or hobbyist, this is the Linux guide you need! Install Linux and walk through the basics: working in the terminal, handling files and directories, using Bash, and more. Then get into the nitty-gritty details of configuring your system and server, from compiling kernel modules to using tools like Apache, Postfix, and Samba. With information on backups, firewalls, virtualization, and more, you’ll learn everything there is to know about Linux!
- Your complete, cross-distribution, professional guide to Linux, for beginners and advanced users
- Get detailed instructions for installation, configuration, and administration, on both desktop and server
- Set up security, virtualization, and more
In this book, you'll learn about:
1. The Basics
Get to know the common distributions such as Ubuntu, Fedora, and RHEL so that you can configure your system the way you want it. Walk through your first steps in Linux and get comfortable using desktop environments such as KDE and GNOME.
2. Server and Desktop Linus Systems
Whether you want to use Linux on your workstation or are looking for a streamlined system for server use, this is your step-by-step guide! Learn about shells such as Bash or Zsh and access cloud systems with SSH and strong two-factor authentication.
3. Security and Virtualization
Implement Linux kernel security modules like SELinux and AppArmor, create backups, and configure firewalls. For virtualization, pair QEMU with KVM to run your virtual machine or install VirtualBox.
About the Author
Dr. Michael Kofler is a programmer and Linux administrator. He studied electrical engineering/telematics at Graz University of Technology.
In this Book
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Preface
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What Is Linux?
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Installation Basics
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Installation Instructions
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GNOME
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KDE
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Using the Terminal
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Bash (Shell)
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Zsh (Shell)
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Files and Directories
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Process Management
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Network Tools
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Vim
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Emacs
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Basic Configuration
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Network Configuration
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Software and Package Management
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Graphics System
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File System Administration
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Grand Unified Bootloader
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The Init System
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Kernel and Modules
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Server Installation
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Secure Shell (SSH)
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Apache
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MySQL and MariaDB
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Postfix and Dovecot
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Samba
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Backups
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Firewalls
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SELinux and AppArmor
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VirtualBox
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QEMU and Kernel-Based Virtual Machine
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Windows Subsystem for Linux
