Book Description

A competent system administrator knows that a Linux server is a high performance system for routing large amounts of information through a network connection. Setting up and maintaining a Linux server requires understanding not only the hardware, but the ins and outs of the Linux operating system along with its supporting cast of utilities as well as layers of applications software. There’s basic documentation online but there’s a lot beyond the basics you have to know, and this only comes from people with hands-on, real-world experience. This kind of “know how” is what we sought to capture in Linux Server Hacks.

Linux Server Hacks is a collection of 100 industrial-strength hacks, providing tips and tools that solve practical problems for Linux system administrators. Every hack can be read in just a few minutes but will save hours of searching for the right answer. Some of the hacks are subtle, many of them are non-obvious, and Read More ...

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Linux Recipes for Oracle DBAs is an example–based book on managing Oracle Database in a Linux environment. Covering commonly used distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Enterprise Linux, the book is written for database administrators who need to get work done and lack the luxury of curling up fireside with a stack of Linux documentation. The book is task–oriented: Look up the task to perform. See the solution. Read up on the details. Get the job done.

• Takes you directly from problem to solution
• Covers the “right” mix of Linux user and administration tasks for database administrators
• Respects your time by being succinct and to–the–point

What you’ll learn

• Execute Linux commands applicable to Oracle Database administration.
• Write shell scripts to automate critical DBA tasks.
• Monitor, tune, and optimize a Linux server to run Oracle Database.
• Perform Linux system Read More ...

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The first book to cover the LPIC-2 certification

Linux allows developers to update source code freely, making it an excellent, low-cost, secure alternative to alternate, more expensive operating systems. It is for this reason that the demand for IT professionals to have an LPI certification is so strong. This study guide provides unparalleled coverage of the LPIC-2 objectives for exams 201 and 202. Clear and concise coverage examines all Linux administration topics while practical, real-world examples enhance your learning process. On the CD, you’ll find the Sybex Test Engine, electronic flashcards, and a glossary containing the most important terms you need to understand..

• Prepares you for exams 201 and 202 of the Linux Professional Institute Certification
• Offers clear, concise coverage on exam topics such as the Linux kernel, system startup, networking configuration, system Read More ...

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LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for determining what you need to practice to pass the Linux Professional Institute exams. This book will help you determine when you’re ready to take the exams, which are technically challenging and designed to reflect the skills that administrators need in real working environments.

As more corporations adopt Linux as the networking backbone for their IT systems, the demand for certified technicians will become even greater. Passing the LPI exams will broaden your career options because the LPIC is the most widely known and respected Linux certification program in the world. Linux Journal recognized the LPI as the best Training and Certification Program. The exams were developed by the Linux Professional Institute, an international, volunteer-driven organization with affiliates in a dozen countries.

The core LPI exams cover two levels. Level 1 tests a basic Read More ...

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Master every topic on Red Hat’s new RHCSA™ and RHCE® exams.

• Assess your knowledge and focus your learning.
• Get the practical workplace knowledge you need!

Start-to-finish RHCSA™ and RHCE® preparation from leading Linux system administrator, IT trainer, and certification expert Damian Tommasino!

Master every RHCSA™ and RHCE® topic!

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 local and network installation
• System services, runlevels, and bootup
• Disks, partitions, and file systems, including LUKS encryption
• Networking
• Package management
• User administration
• Logging, monitoring, and automation
• Kernel updates and tuning
• Security, including SELinux, firewalls, and policies
• Remote access, including SSH
• Apache, Squid, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and email
• NFS and Samba
• Client Read More ...

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Linux deployment continues to increase, and so does the demand for qualified and certified Linux system administrators. If you’re seeking a job-based certification from the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), this updated guide will help you prepare for the technically challenging LPIC Level 1 Exams 101 and 102.

The third edition of this book is a meticulously researched reference to these exams, written by trainers who work closely with LPI. You’ll find an overview of each exam, a summary of the core skills you need, review questions and exercises, as well as a study guide, a practice test, and hints to help you focus.

Major topics include:

• Critical GNU and Unix commands
• Linux installation and package management
• Devices and filesystems
• Text editing, processing, and printing
• The X Window System
• Networking and security
• Mail transfer agents
• Email, FTP, and web services

These exams are for Read More ...