Learn Linux Quickly

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.

Type
ebook
publication date
2020-08-21
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

no of pages
338
duration
676
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
approach
Readers will be taken through numerous sets of Linux commands and concepts and learn, in detail, when and how to run these commands to accomplish the desired task or result. At each step along the way, the reader will learn about various Linux philosophies and techniques to adopt a Linux mindset and appreciate how Linux works.
audience
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.
meta description
Learn over 116 Linux commands to develop the skills you need to become a professional Linux system administrator
short description
If you think Linux is a sophisticated operating system that only hackers and geeks know how to use, this book will surprise you! With Learn Linux Quickly, you’ll see how easy it is to get started with Linux. This book teaches you Linux in an engaging and enjoyable way, helping you to enhance your skills as you explore the power of Linux.
subtitle
A beginner-friendly guide to getting up and running with the world's most powerful operating system
keywords
Linux kernel, Linux system, Linux for beginners, Ubuntu Linux, Linux essentials
Product ISBN
9781800566002