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Author:   Richard Blum
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   Sybex Inc.,U.S.
Edition:   6th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 5.30cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   1.406kg
ISBN:  

9781394316328

ISBN 10:   1394316321
Pages:   1024
Publication Date:   19 August 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction xxxi The Exam Objectives xxxviii Assessment Test xlvii Answers to Assessment Test lix Part I Gathering Your Tools 1 Chapter 1 Preparing Your Environment 3 Chapter 2 Introduction to Services 19 Chapter 3 Managing Files, Directories, and Text 47 Chapter 4 Searching and Analyzing Text 93 Part II Starting Up and Configuring Your System 135 Chapter 5 Explaining the Boot Process 137 Chapter 6 Maintaining System Startup and Services 161 Chapter 7 Configuring Network Connections 203 Chapter 8 Comparing GUIs 239 Chapter 9 Adjusting Localization Options 271 Part III Managing Your System 291 Chapter 10 Administering Users and Groups 293 Chapter 11 Handling Storage 333 Chapter 12 Protecting Files 367 Chapter 13 Governing Software 399 Chapter 14 Tending Kernel Modules 429 Part IV Securing Your System 441 Chapter 15 Applying Ownership and Permissions 443 Chapter 16 Looking at Access and Authentication Methods 473 Chapter 17 Implementing Logging Services 507 Chapter 18 Overseeing Linux Firewalls 525 Chapter 19 Embracing Best Security Practices 557 Part V Troubleshooting Your System 581 Chapter 20 Analyzing System Properties and Remediation 583 Chapter 21 Optimizing Performance 617 Chapter 22 Investigating User Issues 635 Chapter 23 Dealing with Linux Devices 655 Chapter 24 Troubleshooting Application and Hardware Issues 679 Part VI Automating Your System 711 Chapter 25 Deploying Bash Scripts 713 Chapter 26 Python Concepts 743 Chapter 27 Automating Jobs 765 Chapter 28 Controlling Versions with Git 785 Part VII Realizing Virtual and Cloud Environments 807 Chapter 29 Understanding Cloud and Virtualization Concepts 809 Chapter 30 Inspecting Cloud and Virtualization Services 827 Chapter 31 Orchestrating the Environment 849 Appendix Answers to the Review Questions 865 Index 937

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR RICHARD BLUM has over 35 years of experience working as a system and network administrator. He teaches online courses in Linux and Web programming and is co-author with Christine Bresnahan of several Linux titles, including CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide, Linux Essentials, Mastering Linux System Administration, and the Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible.

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