Practical Linux Topics

Introduction

Almost all of the world’s supercomputers and even the International Space Station use a powerful, efficient operating system called Linux. In addition, the vast majority of smart phones and embedded devices on the planet, such as broadband routers and boxes connected to televisions, use Linux. This book examines a number of diverse, server-related subjects that you can learn and then reference again later.

A common misconception is that specializing in a single systems area is sufficient, but in my experience every technical role demands a different set of skills because each organization uses a unique combination of software. The aim of this book is to explore many different subjects and present them in such a way that technical ...