UNIX and Linux Administration: A Comprehensive Handbook for System Administrators
Marcia Hickman
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Discover the essential skills and knowledge required to become a proficient UNIX and Linux system administrator with this comprehensive handbook. This book delves into the intricacies of system administration, providing a robust foundation for managing and optimizing UNIX and Linux systems. Whether you are a novice or an experienced professional, this guide offers valuable insights and practical techniques to enhance your administrative capabilities. The book covers a wide array of topics crucial for effective system administration, including installation and configuration, network management, security protocols, and troubleshooting. Detailed explanations of core concepts such as file systems, user management, and shell scripting are provided, ensuring a thorough understanding of the underlying mechanisms of UNIX and Linux systems. Each chapter is designed to build on the previous one, creating a seamless learning experience that progresses from basic to advanced concepts. Navigating the complexities of UNIX and Linux administration can be challenging, particularly when dealing with system failures, security breaches, and performance bottlenecks. This handbook addresses these common problems with clear, actionable solutions. Readers will learn how to implement robust security measures, optimize system performance, and efficiently manage resources, ensuring their systems run smoothly and securely.
Duration - 9h 36m.
Author - Marcia Hickman.
Narrator - Digital Voice Charlotte G.
Published Date - Wednesday, 08 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 John Baker ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Discover the essential skills and knowledge required to become a proficient UNIX and Linux system administrator with this comprehensive handbook. This book delves into the intricacies of system administration, providing a robust foundation for managing and optimizing UNIX and Linux systems. Whether you are a novice or an experienced professional, this guide offers valuable insights and practical techniques to enhance your administrative capabilities. The book covers a wide array of topics crucial for effective system administration, including installation and configuration, network management, security protocols, and troubleshooting. Detailed explanations of core concepts such as file systems, user management, and shell scripting are provided, ensuring a thorough understanding of the underlying mechanisms of UNIX and Linux systems. Each chapter is designed to build on the previous one, creating a seamless learning experience that progresses from basic to advanced concepts. Navigating the complexities of UNIX and Linux administration can be challenging, particularly when dealing with system failures, security breaches, and performance bottlenecks. This handbook addresses these common problems with clear, actionable solutions. Readers will learn how to implement robust security measures, optimize system performance, and efficiently manage resources, ensuring their systems run smoothly and securely. Duration - 9h 36m. Author - Marcia Hickman. Narrator - Digital Voice Charlotte G. Published Date - Wednesday, 08 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 John Baker ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: Introduction to UNIX and Linux 5
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1.1 History of UNIX 5
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1.2 History of Linux 9
Duration:00:07:54
1.3 Key Differences Between UNIX and Linux 14
Duration:00:09:35
1.4 Overview of UNIX/Linux Architecture 20
Duration:00:08:21
1.5 Distributions and Flavors 25
Duration:00:08:30
Chapter 2: Installation and Initial Configuration 30
Duration:00:00:05
2.1 Preparing for Installation 30
Duration:00:11:35
2.2 Choosing the Right Distribution 38
Duration:00:09:57
2.3 Installation Steps 43
Duration:00:05:36
2.4 Post-Installation Configuration 47
Duration:00:07:28
2.5 Initial System Setup 51
Duration:00:08:10
Chapter 3: File System Management 56
Duration:00:00:04
3.1 Understanding the File System Hierarchy 56
Duration:00:07:53
3.2 Managing Files and Directories 61
Duration:00:07:15
3.3 File Permissions and Ownership 65
Duration:00:06:48
3.4 Disk Quotas 69
Duration:00:05:06
3.5 File System Check and Repair 72
Duration:00:06:16
Chapter 4: User and Group Management 77
Duration:00:00:04
4.1 Creating and Managing Users 77
Duration:00:07:55
4.2 Creating and Managing Groups 81
Duration:00:06:37
4.3 User Authentication and Security 85
Duration:00:05:46
4.4 Password Policies 89
Duration:00:06:52
4.5 Managing User Environments 93
Duration:00:07:47
Chapter 5: Process Management 98
Duration:00:00:04
5.1 Understanding Processes 98
Duration:00:06:23
5.2 Monitoring Processes 102
Duration:00:07:41
5.3 Managing Processes 106
Duration:00:06:53
5.4 Scheduling Processes with cron and at 110
Duration:00:07:27
5.5 Signals and Job Control 115
Duration:00:05:30
Chapter 6: Networking Fundamentals 119
Duration:00:00:04
6.1 Introduction to Networking 119
Duration:00:06:32
6.2 Configuring Network Interfaces 122
Duration:00:06:07
6.3 Managing Network Services 126
Duration:00:06:20
6.4 Understanding and Configuring DNS 129
Duration:00:09:35
6.5 Network Troubleshooting Tools 135
Duration:00:08:25
Chapter 7: Security and Access Control 141
Duration:00:00:04
7.1 UNIX/Linux Security Principles 141
Duration:00:06:41
7.2 Implementing Access Controls 145
Duration:00:05:16
7.3 Securing User Accounts 148
Duration:00:05:42
7.4 Firewalls and Packet Filtering 151
Duration:00:06:07
7.5 Security Auditing and Logging 155
Duration:00:07:28
Chapter 8: Software Management 160
Duration:00:00:04
8.1 Package Management Systems 160
Duration:00:07:11
8.2 Installing and Updating Software 164
Duration:00:07:02
8.3 Compiling Software from Source 168
Duration:00:06:40
8.4 Managing Software Dependencies 172
Duration:00:07:18
8.5 Automated Software Management 177
Duration:00:07:08
Chapter 9: System Monitoring and Performance Tuning 182
Duration:00:00:05
9.1 Monitoring System Performance 182
Duration:00:07:36
9.2 Analyzing System Performance 187
Duration:00:06:45
9.3 Tuning System Performance 191
Duration:00:07:00
9.4 Managing System Resources 195
Duration:00:06:40
9.5 Performance Monitoring Tools 199
Duration:00:07:48
Chapter 10: Backup and Recovery 204
Duration:00:00:04
10.1 Importance of Backup 204
Duration:00:07:35
10.2 Backup Strategies 208
Duration:00:06:57
10.3 Backup Tools and Utilities 212
Duration:00:06:10
10.4 Performing Backups 216
Duration:00:04:59
10.5 Data Recovery Techniques 219
Duration:00:08:21
Chapter 11: Shell Scripting and Automation 224
Duration:00:00:05
11.1 Introduction to Shell Scripting 224
Duration:00:07:47
11.2 Writing and Executing Shell Scripts 229
Duration:00:05:44
11.3 Advanced Shell Scripting Techniques 234
Duration:00:07:08
11.4 Automating Administrative Tasks 238
Duration:00:06:23
11.5 Debugging Shell Scripts 242
Duration:00:06:18
Chapter 12: Advanced File System Management 246
Duration:00:00:04
12.1 Logical Volume Manager (LVM) 246
Duration:00:06:24
12.2 RAID Configurations 250
Duration:00:06:21
12.3 NFS and Samba 253
Duration:00:07:26
12.4 Advanced File System Features 258
Duration:00:06:32
12.5 Troubleshooting File Systems 262
Duration:00:06:47
Chapter 13: Managing Services and Daemons 266
Duration:00:00:05
13.1 Understanding Services and Daemons 266
Duration:00:06:24
13.2 Configuring and Managing Services 270
Duration:00:07:24
13.3 Common Services: HTTP, FTP, SSH 274
Duration:00:08:13
13.4 Securing Services 279
Duration:00:06:51
13.5 Monitoring and Managing Daemons 283
Duration:00:07:07
Chapter 14: Virtualization and Containers 288
Duration:00:00:05
14.1 Introduction to Virtualization 288
Duration:00:07:58
14.2 Setting Up Virtual Machines 292
Duration:00:05:40
14.3 Introduction to Containers 296
Duration:00:08:31
14.4 Managing Containers with Docker 301
Duration:00:11:33
14.5 Orchestration with Kubernetes 308
Duration:00:09:21
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution 314
Duration:00:00:05
15.1 Basic Troubleshooting Steps 314
Duration:00:05:07
15.2 Common Issues and Resolutions 317
Duration:00:08:11
15.3 Using System Logs for Troubleshooting 322
Duration:00:06:02
15.4 Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques 325
Duration:00:06:04
15.5 Case Studies in Problem Resolution 329
Duration:00:07:46
Chapter 16: Advanced Topics and Best Practices 334
Duration:00:00:05
16.1 Advanced Security Practices 334
Duration:00:06:08
16.2 High Availability and Failover 338
Duration:00:07:58
16.3 Performance Monitoring and Tuning 342
Duration:00:07:04
16.4 Best Practices for System Administration 347
Duration:00:06:41
16.5 Future Trends in UNIX/Linux Administration 351
Duration:00:08:11