Linux Administration: Run Servers Like a Pro

Linux administration encompasses the daily tasks of managing Linux-based servers and systems: installing and updating software, managing users and permissions, configuring services, monitoring performance, managing storage, and ensuring system reliability and security.

As a Linux administrator, you are the backbone of your organization's IT infrastructure. Our Linux administration books provide practical, hands-on guidance for real-world server management scenarios.

• Server Standard: Linux runs the majority of production servers worldwide
• Daily Need: Every organization with Linux servers needs skilled admins
• Foundation Skill: Required for DevOps, cloud, and security roles
• Problem Solving: Admin skills enable you to diagnose and fix issues quickly
• Automation Ready: Admin knowledge is the prerequisite for automation

• Junior IT Staff: Build core server management skills
• Windows Admins: Expand into Linux environments
• Developers: Manage your own development and production servers
• Certification Candidates: Prepare for LFCS or RHCSA exams

• User and group management
• File systems and permissions
• Package management (apt, dnf, yum)
• Systemd service management
• Process monitoring and management
• Log analysis with journalctl and syslog
• Disk management and LVM
• Backup and recovery strategies
• Performance monitoring and tuning

1. Basics: Users, files, permissions, packages
2. Services: systemd, cron, daemons
3. Storage: Partitions, LVM, RAID, backups
4. Monitoring: Logs, performance, troubleshooting
5. Advanced: Automation, high availability, clustering

• Junior Linux Admin: €35,000 – €50,000/year
• Linux System Administrator: €45,000 – €75,000/year
• Senior Linux Engineer: €65,000 – €95,000/year