Secure Shell (SSH) for Linux Admins
A Practical Guide to Secure Remote Access, Automation, and System Hardening with SSH
Master SSH for secure Linux administration, automation, and system hardening. Complete guide from basics to advanced features with practical examples and security best practices.
About This Book
Quick Overview
Master SSH for secure Linux administration, automation, and system hardening. Complete guide from basics to advanced features with practical examples and security best practices.
Key Topics Covered
- SSH installation and configuration
- key-based authentication
- SSH server hardening
- remote command execution
- tunneling and port forwarding
- connection multiplexing
- automation and scripting
- logging and auditing
- advanced SSH features
- troubleshooting methodologies
- multi-server management
- security policy development
- performance optimization
- certificate authorities
- enterprise deployment strategies
Who Should Read This Book
Linux system administrators, DevOps engineers, cloud infrastructure engineers, cybersecurity professionals, network administrators, IT operations teams, infrastructure architects, automation engineers
Prerequisites
Basic Linux command line experience, fundamental networking concepts, text editor proficiency, basic understanding of file permissions, general system administration knowledge
Table of Contents
About This Publication
**Secure Shell (SSH) for Linux Admins** is your complete guide to implementing and managing secure remote access infrastructure using SSH. This comprehensive resource transforms SSH from a simple connectivity tool into a powerful platform for secure system administration, automation, and infrastructure management. Through twelve detailed chapters and comprehensive appendices, you'll master every aspect of SSH implementation, from basic installation and configuration to advanced enterprise deployment strategies. The book emphasizes practical, security-focused approaches that work in real-world production environments. You'll learn to implement robust key-based authentication systems that eliminate password vulnerabilities, configure hardened SSH servers that resist modern attack vectors, and deploy automated solutions that scale across large infrastructure environments. Advanced topics include sophisticated tunneling techniques, performance optimization through multiplexing, comprehensive logging and auditing systems, and enterprise-scale management strategies. The extensive practical resources include production-ready configuration templates, comprehensive command references, troubleshooting guides, and automation scripts that you can implement immediately. Every technique presented prioritizes security while maintaining operational efficiency, ensuring your infrastructure remains both accessible and protected. By completing this book, you'll have transformed your approach to Linux system administration, possessing the knowledge and tools needed to implement secure, scalable, and efficient remote access solutions that meet the demands of modern infrastructure management.
Book Details
- Format
- File Size
- 1.9 MB
- Chapters
- 12
- Exercises
- 99
- Difficulty Level
- beginner
- Reading Time
- 16-20
Special Features
• Complete coverage from basic concepts to advanced enterprise implementation • Production-ready configuration templates and hardening guidelines • Comprehensive troubleshooting guides with real-world solutions • Practical automation scripts and examples for immediate implementation • Detailed security best practices for compliance and threat mitigation • Step-by-step tutorials with command examples and expected outputs • Enterprise-scale management strategies and deployment techniques • Extensive appendices with reference materials and cheat sheets • Real-world case studies and implementation scenarios • Performance optimization techniques and benchmarking strategies • Comprehensive key management policies and procedures • Modern SSH features and emerging security considerations
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