🏆 Top 62 Picks for 2026
Best Linux Books 2026
Discover the 62 best Linux books for 2026. Expert-curated and ranked by popularity and reader ratings.
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Linux Certification 6
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Linux Fundamentals 7
Linux Administration 12
Linux Servers 8
Linux Security 8
Linux Networking 3
Debian / Ubuntu 6
RHEL / AlmaLinux 7
Top 62 Linux Books Ranked
1
Linux Cron Jobs & Task Scheduling Fundamentals
Master Linux cron jobs and systemd timers to automate backups, maintenance, logging, and DevOps workflows. Learn secure, reliable, production-grade task scheduling on Linux.
2
Rocky Linux 9 + Docker + Traefik: Self-Hosted Platform
Build a secure, scalable self-hosted platform on Rocky Linux 9 using Docker and Traefik. Learn installation, container orchestration, automatic HTTPS, security hardening, backups, scaling, and production-ready automation.
3
AlmaLinux 9 + NGINX + PHP-FPM
Step-by-step guide to building a secure, high-performance PHP production stack on AlmaLinux 9 with NGINX and PHP-FPM. Learn installation, optimization, security hardening, SSL, scaling, monitoring, and production best practices.
4
Debian Security and Hardening
Harden your Debian systems with practical, distribution-specific security guidance. Learn firewalls, SSH protection, permissions, AppArmor, updates, and auditing—using Debian-native tools and real-world best practices.
5
LFCS Exam Prep: Linux Foundation Certified Sysadmin
Hands-on LFCS exam preparation guide. Practice real Linux system administration tasks, master performance-based objectives, and pass the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator exam with confidence.
6
Linux Backup Automation with rsync & Borg
Design secure, automated Linux backup systems using rsync and BorgBackup. Learn incremental backups, encryption, scheduling, monitoring, restore testing, and enterprise-ready backup strategies.
7
Linux+ CompTIA Certification Guide
Comprehensive Linux+ exam prep guide with hands-on practice, performance-based question training, troubleshooting labs, and full objective coverage for CompTIA Linux+ certification.
8
NFS & iSCSI: Linux Network Storage
Design, deploy, and secure NFS and iSCSI storage on Linux. Configure targets, initiators, LVM integration, virtualization storage, performance tuning, and production-ready security.
9
Linux High Availability & Clustering
Design and deploy fault-tolerant Linux clusters using Corosync, Pacemaker, and DRBD. Build highly available web and database services with fencing, quorum, and multi-site failover.
10
Linux Intrusion Detection with OSSEC & Wazuh
Deploy and manage OSSEC and Wazuh on Linux. Implement host-based intrusion detection, file integrity monitoring, active response, SIEM integration, and scalable security monitoring.
11
Linux Patch Management & System Updates
Master Linux patch management. Secure, automate, and maintain enterprise systems with APT, DNF, CVE analysis, kernel updates, live patching, compliance, and fleet-wide automation.
12
Linux File System & Permissions Deep Dive
Master Linux filesystems and permissions. Understand inodes, ext4/XFS/Btrfs, mounting, ACLs, special bits, SELinux interaction, and secure file structure design.
13
RHCSA EX200 Bonus Practice Book
Intensive RHCSA EX200 practice labs. Advanced tasks on Podman, SELinux, ACL, LVM, networking, firewalld, Bash, and full timed mock exams for exam readiness.
14
RHCSA EX200 Exam Prep 2026
Pass RHCSA EX200 with hands-on practice. Build a lab, master RHEL admin tasks (SELinux, LVM, systemd, networking), and train with full exam scenarios for 2026.
15
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Server Administration
Master Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server administration. Install, secure, configure networking, manage services, implement backups, and deploy production-ready Ubuntu servers.
16
Rocky Linux 9 Administration
Master Rocky Linux 9 administration. Install, configure, secure, and manage enterprise-grade Linux systems with networking, SELinux, firewalls, services, and production best practices.
17
Secure Web Hosting with AlmaLinux 9
Learn how to secure web hosting on AlmaLinux 9 with hardened Apache, Nginx, firewalld, Fail2Ban, PHP-FPM, MariaDB, and advanced SSL/TLS configurations.
18
Linux Permissions
Master Linux permissions, ownership, ACLs, SUID/SGID, umask, and SELinux basics. Learn how to secure files, directories, services, and web servers with confidence
19
AlmaLinux 9 for Web Hosting Beginners
Learn how to set up and secure a complete web hosting environment on AlmaLinux 9. Install Apache, Nginx, PHP, MariaDB, SSL, and harden your VPS step by step.
20
Linux Disk Management & RAID Configuration
Master Linux disk management and RAID configuration. Learn partitioning, filesystems, LVM, software RAID, performance tuning, and failure recovery for production systems.
21
AlmaLinux Hosting Mastery
Deploy, secure, and scale professional web hosting servers on AlmaLinux 9. Apache, NGINX, MariaDB, SSL, hardening, backups, and production best practices.
22
LVM & ZFS: Linux Storage Management
Master Linux storage management with LVM and ZFS. Learn modern volume design, snapshots, data protection, integrity, and production-ready storage architecture.
23
250 Linux Exercises
Master the Linux command line through 250 hands-on exercises. Learn file management, networking, security, scripting, and system administration with real-world Linux challenges.
24
Master Linux Command Line in 30 Comprehensive Chapters
A hands-on Linux command line workbook with 520 practical exercises across 30 chapters. Master Linux administration, scripting, networking, security, Docker, and DevOps fundamentals.
25
Linux System Administration Masterclass
Master Linux system administration from operational fundamentals to architectural excellence. Learn production-grade security, performance optimization, and enterprise infrastructure management with real-world scenarios used by senior Linux professionals.
26
AlmaLinux for Beginners
A beginner-friendly guide to AlmaLinux that teaches enterprise Linux fundamentals, system administration basics, and real-world server management skills.
27
Btrfs Filesystem Guide
Master the Btrfs filesystem on Linux. Learn snapshots, subvolumes, data integrity, RAID, and real-world maintenance strategies with practical, production-ready examples.
28
Ubuntu Desktop for Windows Users
Switch from Windows to Ubuntu with confidence. Learn installation, daily usage, software alternatives, security, and customization-explained clearly for Windows users with no Linux experience.
29
LPIC-1 Exam Prep
Prepare confidently for the LPIC-1 (101 & 102) exams with focused Linux theory, hands-on practice, exam strategies, and topic mappings aligned with official objectives.
30
Linux Job Interview Guide
Prepare confidently for Linux system administration and DevOps interviews with real-world questions, scenarios, hands-on tasks, and professional communication strategies.
31
Linux Backup Strategies
Learn how to design, automate, and maintain reliable Linux backup strategies that actually work—covering planning, tooling, security, verification, and disaster recovery.
32
systemd: Service Management
Master Linux service management with systemd. Learn systemctl, journald, service dependencies, custom units, and troubleshooting techniques used in real-world systems.
34
NGINX Fundamentals
Learn NGINX from the ground up. Configure web servers, set up reverse proxies, enable HTTPS, and optimize performance with practical examples.
35
Debian Linux for Absolute Beginners
A beginner-friendly, step-by-step introduction to Debian Linux. Learn how to install, use, and maintain Debian with no prior Linux experience required.
36
Linux for Beginners: Zero to Hero
Start your Linux journey from scratch. Learn Linux step by step with clear explanations, practical examples, and zero prior experience required.
37
Linux IPv4: The Complete Guide
Learn IPv4 networking on Linux from the ground up. Configure addresses, routing, DHCP, DNS, firewalls, NAT, containers, and troubleshoot real-world Linux networks.
38
Linux IPv6: The Complete Guide
Master IPv6 networking on Linux. Learn addressing, routing, DNS, security, dual-stack setups, and troubleshooting with real Linux commands and configurations.
39
Linux Networking Fundamentals
Learn the fundamentals of Linux networking. Configure interfaces, IP addressing, DNS, routing, firewalls, and troubleshoot network issues step by step.
40
Debian System Administration
Master Debian system administration for stable, secure production environments. Learn installation, APT, release management, systemd, networking, storage, security hardening, automation, backups, and long-term maintenance.
41
Ubuntu Server Administration
Master Ubuntu Server administration from installation to production operations. Learn APT and Snap, users and permissions, systemd, networking, storage, security, backups, automation, cloud deployments, and troubleshooting.
42
Linux DNS & DHCP Services
Design and run DNS & DHCP on Linux with BIND and DHCP server. Learn zones, records, dynamic DNS, security hardening, monitoring, troubleshooting, and scalable architectures.
43
Linux File Server with Samba
Build a secure Samba file server on Linux and connect it seamlessly to Windows clients and Active Directory. Learn permissions, shares, security hardening, performance tuning, backups, and troubleshooting.
44
Linux Mail Server Configuration
Build and secure a production-ready Linux mail server with Postfix and Dovecot. Covers DNS, TLS, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, spam protection, monitoring, troubleshooting, and backups.
45
Linux Web Server Setup
Learn how to set up Linux web servers with Apache and Nginx. Configure virtual hosts, HTTPS with Let’s Encrypt, PHP integration, security best practices, and production-ready deployment.
46
Linux Security Auditing
A practical Linux security auditing guide covering system baselines, auditd, permissions, SELinux, AppArmor, firewall audits, automation, and compliance verification.
47
Linux Firewall Configuration
Practical Linux firewall guide covering iptables, nftables, and firewalld. Learn secure rule design, hardening strategies, logging, cloud use cases, automation, and troubleshooting in real environments.
48
SELinux & AppArmor Guide
Master SELinux and AppArmor with practical, real-world examples. Learn mandatory access control, policy creation, troubleshooting, service hardening, containers, and production security best practices.
49
Firewall Configuration: The Complete Guide
Master Linux firewalls with iptables, firewalld, nftables, and UFW. Learn practical firewall rules for servers, workstations, cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, and real-world security scenarios.
50
Linux Security Essentials
Learn essential Linux security fundamentals. Secure users, permissions, authentication, services, firewalls, SELinux, logging, intrusion detection, updates, backups, and containers with practical examples.
51
Linux Security Hardening
Harden Linux systems for production use. Learn kernel security, access control, SELinux, AppArmor, firewalling, logging, intrusion detection, automation, and incident response with practical examples.
52
Linux System Hardening
Secure Linux systems step by step. Harden SSH, users, permissions, services, networking, logging, auditing, intrusion detection, containers, kernel settings, encryption, and compliance across major distributions.
53
Introduction to Linux Shell Scripting
Learn Linux shell scripting from the ground up. Automate tasks, process text and files, write clean Bash scripts, and build real-world projects with practical examples.
54
Linux System Administration for Beginners
Learn Linux system administration step by step. Manage users, permissions, services with systemd, networking, storage, LVM, backups, monitoring, and server security with practical examples.
55
Linux Troubleshooting Techniques
Diagnose and fix Linux issues with a systematic approach. Learn to troubleshoot boot failures, services, filesystems, permissions, networking, performance, and common system errors across distributions.
56
Linux Performance Tuning
Optimize Linux performance with practical tools and proven tuning techniques. Learn to diagnose bottlenecks and improve CPU, memory, disk I/O, and network performance in real systems.
57
Linux System Administration Handbook
A professional Linux system administration handbook covering system management, security, automation, troubleshooting, and production best practices for real-world Linux environments.
58
Linux Command Line Mastery
Master the Linux command line from basics to real-world daily usage. Learn navigation, file management, permissions, processes, networking, and shell scripting with practical examples.
59
Linux Administration Fundamentals
Learn practical Linux system administration from beginner to intermediate level. Manage users, permissions, services, networking, security, and real-world Linux systems with confidence.
60
Linux Terminal Basics
Learn the Linux terminal from scratch. Master command-line navigation, file management, permissions, and essential shell commands with practical, beginner-friendly examples.
61
Linux Operating System: The Complete Guide
A complete, in-depth Linux guide covering architecture, command line, filesystems, networking, security, and system administration. Ideal for serious learners and IT professionals.
62
Linux for Absolute Beginners
Learn Linux from scratch with a beginner-friendly, step-by-step guide. Master the Linux command line, file system, permissions, and core system concepts with practical examples.
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