Linux
Linux is the operating system behind 96% of the world's top one million web servers, every major cloud provider, the entire container ecosystem (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman), most embedded devices, and a growing share of developer desktops. If you work in DevOps, cloud, cybersecurity, backend development, data engineering, or system administration, Linux is not optional - it is the platform.
This is the main Linux hub at Dargslan. You will find every Linux eBook we publish here, organized into nine focused subcategories: Linux Fundamentals (your first commands and the filesystem), Linux Administration (users, services, systemd, logs), Linux Security (SSH hardening, firewalls, SELinux, AppArmor, fail2ban), Linux Networking (the modern ip command, DNS, routing, firewalls, packet capture), Linux Servers (web, database, mail, file servers in production), Linux Storage (LVM, RAID, ZFS, NFS, iSCSI, backup strategies), Linux Certification (Linux Essentials, LPIC-1, LPIC-2, RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+), Debian/Ubuntu (the most popular desktop and server distribution), and RHEL/AlmaLinux (the enterprise standard).
Every book in this category is built around the same philosophy: teach Linux the way professionals actually use it - from the command line, with real commands you run on real systems, on multiple distributions so the knowledge transfers. We deliberately avoid the two failure modes that kill most Linux books: the 800-page reference no one finishes, and the toy tutorial that leaves you stranded the moment you face a real production problem. Our books are short, focused, and exam-aligned where it matters.
The recommended starting points depend on your goal. For complete beginners we suggest the Linux Essentials 8-Volume Series followed by Linux Administration. For certification candidates, jump straight to the dedicated LPIC-1, LPIC-2, or RHCSA preparation books. For DevOps and cloud engineers who need Linux production-ready, start with Linux Security and Linux Servers. For SREs and senior administrators, the Linux Storage and Linux Networking deep dives close the most common knowledge gaps. Browse the subcategories below or use the search bar to find a specific topic.
Linux Books for System Administration and Open Source Skills
Learn Linux with practical eBooks focused on command-line usage, system administration, servers, networking, security, scripting, and automation for real-world environments.
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Linux User & Group Management
Managing Accounts, Permissions, and Access Control in Linux Systems
€20.90 €12.90
Linux Log Management & Centralized Logging
Collecting, Analyzing, and Centralizing Logs for Reliable Linux Infrastructure
€18.90 €13.90
Linux IPv6: The Complete Guide
Understanding, Configuring, and Troubleshooting IPv6 Networking in Modern Linux Systems
€39.90 €29.90
Linux IPv4: The Complete Guide
Understanding, Configuring, and Troubleshooting IPv4 Networking in Linux Systems
€34.90 €24.90
Linux System Administration for Beginners
A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Linux Servers, Users, Filesystems, and Services
€13.90 €10.90
Linux Permissions
Understanding Ownership, Access Control, and Security on Linux Systems
€18.90 €12.90
Linux Shell Scripting for Beginners
A Hands-On Guide to Bash Automation, Scripting Fundamentals, and Real-World Projects - Volume 3
€10.90 €5.90
Linux File System & Permissions Deep Dive
Understanding Storage Architecture, Ownership Models, and Advanced Access Control
€16.90 €11.90
Package Management in Linux
Master APT, DNF, RPM, Snap, and Flatpak Across Every Major Distribution - Volume 4.
€10.90 €5.90
Linux for System Administrators
Beginner's Guide to Managing, Securing, and Automating Linux Systems - Volume 8.
€10.90 €5.90
Linux Networking - Deep Dive
Advanced Networking Concepts, Configuration, and Troubleshooting for Linux Systems
€23.90 €16.90
Linux High Availability & Clustering
Designing, Deploying, and Managing Fault-Tolerant Linux Infrastructure
€20.90 €10.90
AlmaLinux 9 for Web Hosting Beginners
Install, Configure, and Secure Apache, Nginx, PHP, and MySQL on a VPS
€22.00 €13.90
Networking Essentials in Linux
A Practical Guide to Configuration, Troubleshooting, and Secure Remote Access - Volume 5.
€10.90 €5.90
Secure Web Hosting with AlmaLinux 9
Hardened Apache, Nginx, Firewall, Fail2Ban, and SSL Setup Guide
€26.90 €13.90
DNS Server with BIND on Linux
A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing, Configuring, and Managing DNS Using BIND on Linux Servers
€16.90 €10.90
Linux Security Basics
A Practical Guide to Hardening, Defending, and Auditing Linux Systems - Volume 7.
€10.90 €5.90
Linux System Monitoring and Performance
A Practical Guide to Observing, Diagnosing, and Tuning Linux Systems - Volume 6.
€10.90 €5.90
CrowdSec Fundamentals
Modern Threat Detection, Collaborative Security, and Automated Protection for Linux Servers
€15.95
Fail2Ban Fundamentals
A Practical Guide to Protecting Linux Services from Brute-Force Attacks and Automated Abuse
€19.90
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