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When you search for a book on Linux programming, you are aiming to get the best deal. In a technological world that is progressing quickly, you need to understand Linux. The question is whether you can carve out enough time to read lengthy books on Linux that are filled to the brim with a lot of unnecessary details and jargon and take a great a deal of time to read and understand.You need a book that is clear, concise, and easy to digest, and now you have one! Imagine having a book that you can finish on a two hours flight. That's a promise! This book guarantees to save you time and is written clearly and concisely. You will find Linux commands and brief explanations that are easy to digest and you'll be able to practice them on the go.If you have an interview at an IT firm in a few days and you are learning Linux from scratch, this book will help you learn the commands and scripting techniques and understand them quickly. You can review the entire book in a single day, learn new things, or refresh your memory of long forgotten, but important commands.In this book you will discover...¿ A detailed overview of the origins of the Linux operating system¿ How to install the Linux operating system¿ Linux commands and shell scripting¿ File navigation commands¿ Directory navigation commands¿ Keyboard tricks and shortcuts¿ Completion commands and how to search the history¿ An overview of the most prominent Linux editors¿ The most important commands to operate editors like a pro¿ Linux shell scripting techniques, including if-then statements, the for loops, the while loops, and the until command.¿ Lots of basic shell script examples¿ An A to Z table filled with useful Linux commands, with syntax and a description.Now is your chance to learn Linux command lines and shell scripting with ease. This book will remove the mystery and confusion and you'll be left with knowledge and expertise to implement shell scripting and command lines easily.

The bestselling study guide for the popular Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 1 (LPIC-1). The updated fifth edition of LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide is a comprehensive, one-volume resource that covers 100% of all exam objectives. Building on the proven Sybex Study Guide approach, this essential resource offers a comprehensive suite of study and learning tools such as assessment tests, hands-on exercises, chapter review questions, and practical, real-world examples. This book, completely updated to reflect the latest 101-500 and 102-500 exams, contains clear, concise, and user-friendly information on all of the Linux administration topics you will encounter on test day. Key exam topics include system architecture, Linux installation and package management, GNU and UNIX commands, user interfaces and desktops, essential system services, network and server security, and many more.  Linux Servers currently have a 20% market share which continues to grow. The Linux OS market saw a 75% increase from last year and is the third leading OS, behind Windows and MacOS. There has never been a better time to expand your skills, broaden your knowledge, and earn certification from the Linux Professional Institute. A must-have guide for anyone preparing for the 101-500 and 102-500 exams, this study guide enables you to: - Assess your performance on practice exams to determine what areas need extra study - Understand and retain vital exam topics such as administrative tasks, network configuration, booting Linux, working with filesystems, writing scripts, and using databases - Gain insights and tips from two of the industry's most highly respected instructors, consultants, and authors - Access Sybex interactive tools that include electronic flashcards, an online test bank, customizable practice exams, bonus chapter review questions, and a searchable PDF glossary of key terms LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide is ideal for network and system administrators studying for the LPIC-1 exams, either for the first time or for the purpose of renewing their certifications.

Discover your complete guide to designing, deploying, and managing OpenStack-based clouds in mid-to-large IT infrastructures with best practices, expert understanding, and moreKey Features:Design and deploy an OpenStack-based cloud in your mid-to-large IT infrastructure using automation tools and best practicesKeep yourself up-to-date with valuable insights into OpenStack components and new services in the latest OpenStack releaseDiscover how the new features in the latest OpenStack release can help your enterprise and infrastructureBook Description:In this second edition, you will get to grips with the latest features of OpenStack. Starting with an overview of the OpenStack architecture, you'll see how to adopt the DevOps style of automation while deploying and operating in an OpenStack environment. We'll show you how to create your own OpenStack private cloud. Then you'll learn about various hypervisors and container technology supported by OpenStack. You'll get an understanding about the segregation of compute nodes based on reliability and availability needs. We'll cover various storage types in OpenStack and advanced networking aspects such as SDN and NFV.Next, you'll understand the OpenStack infrastructure from a cloud user point of view. Moving on, you'll develop troubleshooting skills, and get a comprehensive understanding of services such as high availability and failover in OpenStack. Finally, you will gain experience of running a centralized logging server and monitoring OpenStack services.The book will show you how to carry out performance tuning based on OpenStack service logs. You will be able to master OpenStack benchmarking and performance tuning. By the end of the book, you'll be ready to take steps to deploy and manage an OpenStack cloud with the latest open source technologies.What You Will Learn:Explore the main architecture design of OpenStack components and core-by-core services, and how they work togetherDesign different high availability scenarios and plan for a no-single-point-of-failure environmentSet up a multinode environment in production using orchestration toolsBoost OpenStack's performance with advanced configurationDelve into various hypervisors and container technology supported by OpenStackGet familiar with deployment methods and discover use cases in a real production environmentAdopt the DevOps style of automation while deploying and operating in an OpenStack environmentMonitor the cloud infrastructure and make decisions on maintenance and performance improvementWho this book is for:This book is for system administrators, cloud engineers, and system architects who would like to deploy an OpenStack-based cloud in a mid-to-large IT infrastructure. This book requires a moderate level of system administration and familiarity with cloud concepts.

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The Linux Network Administrator's Guide, Third Edition dispenses all the practical advice you need to join a network. Along with some hardware considerations, this highly acclaimed guide takes an in-depth look at all of the essential networking software that comes with the operating system--including basic infrastructure (TCP/IP, wireless networking, firewalling) and the most popular services on Linux systems.But as the follow-up to a classic, the third edition of the Linux Network Administrator's Guide does more than just spruce up the basics. It also provides the very latest information on the following cutting-edge services:- Wireless hubs- OpenLDAP- FreeS/WAN- IMAP- Spam filtering- OpenSSH- BIND- IPv6Featuring a litany of insider tips and techniques, the Linux Network Administrator's Guide, Third Edition is an invaluable companion for any network administrator interested in integrating Linux into their Windows environmentAuthored by Terry Dawson, Tony Bautts, and Gregor N. Purdy, the Linux Network Administrator's Guide, Third Edition emerged from the Linux Documentation Project (LDP). The LDP's goal is to centralize all of the issues of Linux documentation, ranging from online documentation topics such as installing, using, and running Linux.