Linux for System Administrators

Hello again everyone! This month’s post is about an awesome book I just got my hands on related to the Linux operating system.  It’s authored by both Viorel Rudareanu & Daniil Baturin. And is published by Packt, who’s got a huge line of great books and content. I’ve decided to write up a quick review of the book for anyone that interested in learning Linux or increasing their Linux OS skills.

Book Link -> https://www.packtpub.com/product/linux-for-system-administrators/9781803247946

What will this book teach me?

This is a great book for anyone that is new to Linux and would like to further their skills. Yes, it’s also great for intermediate users, who are looking for Linux best practices, as well as advanced skills such as server virtualization and Linux system security.

Some of the more in-depth topics discussed are:

• Learning Shell Commands
• Learning the Linux Filesystem
• Learning about Linux Processes
• Learning Hardware Discovery methods
• Learning User Group management & permissions
• Learning how to Centralize Authentication for users.
• Learning about how Software & Repositories function
• Learning Network & Storage management
• Learning how to setup Logging Configs and Remote Logging
• Learning how to utilize Automation through Chef

Important items to learn.

I’d say being in the cyber security world learning how the file system functions, as well as how to configure logging and send logging data off to an external system (SIEM). Is really a huge important part of this book and read. If you understand how the Linux operating system functions normally, you’ll then understand deviations related to attack vectors or malicious activity taking place. The other piece that will be important is automation. Especially, if you plan to spin up clusters of Servers. At that point automation is a must, as any manual repetitive work will just eat up a lot of your time. There is a whole section on automation and utilizing tools such as Chef.

Another great section in the book is on Security Best Practices and Guidelines. They go over a lot of cyber security best practices to utilize on services and workstations. For those that have not used or built any hardening guides. This is a great start to it and allows you to really understand why hardening standards are so important for all types of devices and operating systems.

Overall, this is a great book to check out and beef up your Linux skills. Best of all, the book currently is on sale for only $10 for a limited time. So, check it out while you can!

Book Web Link -> https://www.packtpub.com/product/linux-for-system-administrators/9781803247946

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