Beginning the Linux Command Line

by Sander van Vugt

This is Linux for those of us who don t mind typing. All Linux users and administrators tend to like the flexibility and speed of Linux administration from the command line in byte sized chunks, instead of fairly standard graphical user interfaces. Beginning the Linux Command Line is verified against all of the most important Linux distributions, and follows a task oriented approach which is distribution agnostic. Now this Second Edition of Beginning the Linux Command Line updates to the very latest versions of the Linux Operating System, including the new Btrfs file system and its management, and systemd boot procedure and firewall management with firewalld!Updated to the latest versions of LinuxWork with files and directories, including Btrfs!Administer users and security, and deploy firewalldUnderstand how Linux is organized, to think Linux!What you'll learnThe information in this book is verified against all of the most important Linux distributionsUpdated to the latest versions of LinuxFinding help from in system resources Finding the right command for the task you have to accomplish Working with text editors and intelligent filters Shell programming Managing partitions and file systems Configuring access to hardware devices Who this book is for

Everyone who uses Linux. No exceptions. Table of Contents

1. Starting Linux Command-Line Administration

2. Performing Essential Command-Line Tasks

3. Administering the Linux File System, including Btrfs

4. Working with Text Files

5. Managing Partitions and Logical Volumes

6. Managing Users and Groups

7. Managing Permissions

8. Managing Software

9. Process and System Management

10. System Logging

11. Configuring the Network

12. Configuring the File Server

13. Working with the Kernel

14. Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

A. Installing Linux"

Genres: Nonfiction, Computers

413 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Bernard · Rating 4 out of 5]

While it says it is for beginners, I have over thirty years programming and admin experience. Since I have been around the block, I don't really know if it is right for beginners. In the computer business, "beginner" covers a large range of people. I would recommend a true beginner read a few sample pages from the book and see if it looks potentially useful to them.

I found this book to be VERY useful as a general review. It has been a long time since I read a book covering the basics, and every now and then, it is a good idea to do so.

The book has enough information to be useful without the padding that too many technical books seem to have these days. I found a few useful tidbits that I will be using immediately.

This book was worth my time.

[Nicholas Sim · Rating 1 out of 5]

contains several factual errors throughout the book and I cannot in good conscience recommend this for beginners as the title specifies