Master Linux installation, shell scripting, system tuning, and server setup with clear, practical guidance for all skill levels.

Key Features

• Comprehensive content spanning from installation to server configuration ensures wide applicability.
• Detailed shell scripting sections explain core concepts for automation.
• In-depth system and network administration guidance covers real-world scenarios.

Book Description

This guide begins with Linux fundamentals, including an overview of its history, distributions, and installation methods. Readers learn to install Linux on various hardware configurations while understanding open-source licensing and partitioning. The book then introduces desktop environments like GNOME and KDE, showing how to navigate and customize them for productivity. Building on this foundation, readers develop command-line proficiency, mastering terminal usage and shell scripting with Bash and Zsh. The book covers file and process management, network tools, and package management, giving readers confidence to optimize and secure their systems. Later chapters dive into system administration topics such as kernel compilation, bootloader configuration, and virtualization with VirtualBox and QEMU. Finally, the book focuses on server installation, secure shell configuration, web and mail server setup, and file sharing via Samba. It also addresses backup strategies, firewall setup, and security enhancements with SELinux and AppArmor, preparing readers to maintain reliable, secure Linux environments in professional or personal contexts.

What you will learn

• Install and configure Linux on various popular distributions
• Customize and operate GNOME and KDE desktop environments efficiently
• Create, debug, and automate tasks using Bash and Zsh shell scripts
• Manage files, permissions, and processes through command-line tools
• Set up and secure network services including SSH and Apache servers
• Deploy virtual machines and maintain Linux servers with best practices

Who this book is for

This book is designed for learners eager to understand Linux deeply, from beginners to intermediate users. It is ideal for hobbyists, IT professionals, and students with basic computer literacy, who want to progress from installation through system configuration to advanced server and security management.