Chapter 2
Linux Fundamentals
Chapter 1, “The Network Programmability and Automation Ecosystem,” discusses where operating systems (such as Windows, UNIX, and Linux) fit in the big picture of programmability and automation. As indicated in Chapter 1, today Linux is the predominant operating system used by developers and network engineers alike–and for good reasons. This chapter is dedicated to Linux fundamentals. It starts with an assumption that you know nothing about Linux. By the end of the chapter, you will have gained enough knowledge and hands-on experience to successfully install, operate, and maintain a Linux-based system. This system will be the first building block in the development environment you will use to apply most of the material ...
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