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How Linux Works 3E: What Every Superuser Should Know unpacks the inner workings of the Linux operating system, from boot loaders to the kernel and beyond. This practical guide is ideal for students, developers, IT professionals, and power users who want to understand Linux at a deep level. The tone is educational, empowering, and approachable, designed to move readers from curiosity to confident mastery.
Written as a clear, task-oriented reference, the book blends background knowledge with real-world examples. It guides you through how Linux boots, the kernel's role in managing devices and processes, and essential networking concepts such as interfaces, firewalls, and servers. You'll explore development tools and their relationship to shared libraries, plus practical shell scripting techniques. In this edition, you’ll find hands-on coverage of the Logical Volume Manager (LVM), the journald logging system, and IPv6, an expanded discussion of systemd and its installation, and a dedicated chapter on virtualization covering containers and cgroups. How Linux Works 3E makes complex topics approachable and immediately usable for everyday administration.
After finishing How Linux Works 3E, readers gain a solid mental model of Linux internals and the confidence to troubleshoot, optimize, and secure their systems. The book leaves you empowered to take control of your operations and to continue learning with curiosity and clarity.
Product Details
Author
Brian Ward
Publisher
No Starch Press
Number of Pages
464
Language
English
SKU
9781718500402
ISBN
9781718500402
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 4,250
₹ 3,612
15% Off