UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook

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The “UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook” is a guide for installing, configuring and maintaining any UNIX or Linux system. Written by world-class technologists, it is the definitive guide that covers all aspects of system administration including storage management, network design and administration, security, web hosting, automation, configuration management, performance analysis, virtualization, DNS, security, and IT service organizations.

This updated 5th edition covers the latest best practice techniques for system administration, including cloud platforms, DevOps philosophy, continuous deployment, containerization, monitoring, and more. With conversational, well-written information, this guide is a must-have for anyone who runs systems and networks built on UNIX or Linux.

Highlighted by respected technology publisher, Tim O’Reilly, as one of the few books against which his own works has been measured, this edition is particularly useful for those whose work involves cloud or virtualized data centers where administrative tasks are automated and performed as configuration source code.

Notable updates to this edition include expansive coverage of newer distributions and cloud environments.

From the Publisher

The #1 recommended book on UNIX

“The UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook” is regarded as a must-have desk reference for system administrators and is full of straightforward, factual information and examples. —Admin’s Choice, The Tech Magazine

This book expands on the knowledge of veteran system administrators and is suitable for the casual user, providing deeper understanding of their system through a light, engaging and fun read. —Vikram Aggarwal, eggwall.com

This book surpasses many in its field and is perhaps the best book on Linux system administration. —Blake McBride, Amazon customer review

The book provides valuable information beyond the scope of a computer science degree and is a must-read for those interested in Linux/UNIX. —Eric T. Fricke, Amazon customer review

For Linux administrators, this is the best book out there and has earned the trust of many system administrators since 1997. —Dragan Simic, Amazon customer review

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Addison-Wesley Professional; 5th edition (August 8, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1232 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0134277554
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0134277554
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.27 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.9 x 6.9 x 9 inches