Top 10 Linux Books for Beginners
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Linux Command Line Mastery
by Miles Everhart
Start here — master essential commands, file navigation, permissions, and the terminal environment.
Linux Administration Fundamentals
by Miles Everhart
Build on your basics with package management, process control, user administration, and monitoring.
BASH Fundamentals
by Bas van den Berg
Learn the bash shell in depth — variables, loops, conditionals, and practical scripting for automation.
systemd: Service Management
by Bas van den Berg
Understand how modern Linux manages services, boot processes, and system logging with systemd.
NGINX Fundamentals
by Bas van den Berg
Set up your first web server — NGINX configuration, virtual hosts, SSL certificates, and caching.
Linux Networking Fundamentals
by Dargslan
Network configuration — interfaces, routing, DNS, troubleshooting tools, and network services.
LVM & ZFS: Linux Storage Management
by Miles Everhart
Advanced storage management with LVM and ZFS — snapshots, thin provisioning, and data integrity.
SSH Mastery: Secure Remote Administration
by Bas van den Berg
Secure remote access — SSH keys, tunneling, configuration, and security best practices.
Linux Security Essentials
by Miles Everhart
Protect your systems — security fundamentals, hardening techniques, and best practices.
Introduction to Linux Shell Scripting
by Miles Everhart
Tie it all together — write production-ready scripts to automate your administration tasks.
About This Reading List
This curated reading list contains 10 carefully selected books at the beginner level with an estimated reading time of 120 hours . Follow the recommended order for the best learning experience.