Beginning the Linux Command Line

1. Front Matter

   Pages 1-21

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2. Starting Linux Command-Line Administration

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   Pages 1-27

3. Performing Essential Command‑Line tasks

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   Pages 29-49

4. Administering the Linux File System

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   Pages 51-73

5. Working with Text Files

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   Pages 75-97

6. Managing Partitions and Logical Volumes

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   Pages 99-140

7. Managing Users and Groups

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   Pages 141-170

8. Managing Permissions

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   Pages 171-187

9. Managing Software

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   Pages 189-209

10. Process and System Management

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    Pages 211-229

11. System Logging

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    Pages 231-251

12. Configuring the Network

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    Pages 253-289

13. Configuring a File Server

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    Pages 291-311

14. Working with the Kernel

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    Pages 313-329

15. Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

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    Pages 331-360

16. Installing Linux

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    Pages 361-382

17. Back Matter

    Pages 383-392

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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 Linux
• Work with files and directories, including Btrfs!
• Administer users and security, and deploy firewalld
• Understand how Linux is organized, to think Linux!

• Linux
• C++
• Shell programming
• Linux adminisration
• Btrfs

“Beginning the Linux Command Line gives the reader practical information without overwhelming with detail, yet still fills in background where context is necessary for real understanding. The final chapter, on shell scripting, is a good example of the author’s well-paced tutorial approach, and leaves the reader prepared for tackling many admin tasks.” (The MagPi, Issue 45, May, 2016)

Sander van Vugt is an independent trainer and consultant, living in the Netherlands and working throughout the European Union. He specializes in Linux and Novell systems, and has worked with both for more than 10 years. Besides being a trainer, he is also an author, having written more than 20 books and hundreds of technical articles. He is a Master Certified Novell Instructor (MCNI) and holds LPIC-1 and -2 certificates, as well as all important Novell certificates.

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