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Linux for System Administrators

You're reading from   Linux for System Administrators Navigate the complex landscape of the Linux OS and command line for effective administration

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Product type Paperback
Published in Sep 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803247946
Length 294 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Viorel Rudareanu Viorel Rudareanu
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Daniil Baturin Daniil Baturin
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Table of Contents (21) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Linux Basics
2. Chapter 1: Getting to Know Linux FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: The Shell and Its Commands 4. Chapter 3: The Linux Filesystem 5. Chapter 4: Processes and Process Control 6. Chapter 5: Hardware Discovery 7. Part 2: Configuring and Modifying Linux Systems
8. Chapter 6: Basic System Settings 9. Chapter 7: User and Group Management 10. Chapter 8: Software Installation and Package Repositories 11. Chapter 9: Network Configuration and Debugging 12. Chapter 10: Storage Management 13. Part 3: Linux as a Part of a Larger System
14. Chapter 11: Logging Configuration and Remote Logging 15. Chapter 12: Centralized Authentication 16. Chapter 13: High Availability 17. Chapter 14: Automation with Chef 18. Chapter 15: Security Guidelines and Best Practices 19. Index 20. Other Books You May Enjoy

Summary

In conclusion, Linux provides a vast array of configuration settings that can be used to tailor the system to specific needs. Understanding how to configure basic system settings such as system time, hostname, user and group settings, network settings, security settings, and performance settings can help improve system performance, security, and usability. By customizing these settings, users can create a Linux system that meets their specific requirements and enhances their productivity.

In the next chapter, we will talk about user and group management.

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