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Mastering Linux Administration
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Mastering Linux Administration

by Alexandru Calcatinge, Julian Balog
June 2021
Beginner
772 pages
16h 33m
English
Packt Publishing
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Chapter 1: Installing Linux

The recent years have marked a significant rise in the adoption of Linux as the operating system of choice for both server and desktop computing platforms. From enterprise-grade servers and large-scale cloud infrastructures to individual workstations and small-factor home appliances, Linux has become an ever-present platform for a wide range of applications.

The prevalence of Linux, perhaps now more than ever, brings into the spotlight much-needed administration skills for a growing community of system administrators and developers. In this book, we take a practical approach to Linux administration essentials, with the modern-day system administrator, DevOps, or developer in mind.

In this first chapter, we'll guide ...

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ISBN: 9781789954272