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

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Learn over 116 Linux commands to develop the skills you need to become a professional Linux system administratorKey FeaturesExplore essential Linux commands and understand how to use Linux help toolsDiscover the power of task automation with bash scripting and Cron jobsGet to grips with various network configuration tools and disk management techniquesBook Description

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.

What you will learnMaster essential Linux commands and analyze the Linux filesystem hierarchyFind out how to manage users and groups in LinuxAnalyze Linux file ownership and permissionsAutomate monotonous administrative tasks with Cron jobs and bash scriptsUse aliases to create your own Linux commandsUnderstand how to interact with and manage Linux processesBecome well-versed with using a variety of Linux networking commandsPerform disk partitioning, mount filesystems, and create logical volumesWho this book is 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.

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Ahmed AlKabary is a professional Linux/UNIX system administrator working at IBM Canada. He has over seven years of experience working with various flavors of Linux systems. He also works as an online technical trainer/instructor at Robertson College. Ahmed holds two BSc degrees in computer science and mathematics from the University of Regina. He also holds the following certifications: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing & Switching (CCNA).

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