No Starch Press How Linux Works, 3rd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know
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Description
⚡ Unlock the power of Linux like a true superuser!
- STAY AHEAD WITH THE LATEST TECH - Includes new chapters on Logical Volume Manager (LVM), virtualization, and containers to future-proof your skills.
- MASTER LINUX FROM THE INSIDE OUT - Explore how Linux boots, manages devices, and runs processes with crystal-clear explanations.
- NETWORKING SECURITY DEMYSTIFIED - Understand networking, firewalls, and server management to confidently handle complex systems.
- TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS OF SUPERUSERS - Join a community of 633+ reviewers who rate it 4.8/5 for clarity and depth.
- PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR REAL WORLD USE - Learn to write effective shell scripts and leverage Linux-based development tools like a pro.
How Linux Works, 3rd Edition by Brian Ward is a comprehensive, updated guide that breaks down Linux internals, kernel management, networking, and scripting. Perfect for professionals eager to deepen their system knowledge with practical insights on LVM, virtualization, and containers.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 17.8 x 2.7 x 23.5 cm |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Isbn 10 | 1718500408 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1718500402 |
| Item Weight | 856 g |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 464 pages |
| Publication Date | 19 April 2021 |
| Publisher | No Starch Press,US |
Reviews
User
Great book
Good book to know the fundamentals of linux
User
Ótimo livro
Chegou muito antes do planejado, o livro é excelente, recomendo a leitura!!
User
It maybe ok if you just want to know superficially some facts.
I have several problems with this book...First, it wasn't written from a server perspective. This book was written as if the reader is a superuser in a private pc, not in a server for several users. I state this because many topics would be missing otherwise, and the detail is lacking. I also didn't really like the style. The definitions are not clear nor precise. Also, too many times the author raises details, and sometimes writes whole subsections, just to say that the reality is much harder, and we don't need to worry about these aspects... Then why raise the topic in the first place. If the author would remove those sections in the 1st place, the text flow would not be lost. They are just a waste of space in the book.Second, and this is what really bother me... When the author talks about fsck, the curious reader, like me, may be tempted to follow the commands shown in the book... WHen I tried, the shell warned me that I could damaged the data, since fsck will not guarantee data integrity, only consistency, and may not even work if the file system was being used... How the () does the author show a bunch of commands, and not warn the reader about the consequences... Only AFTER these commands does the author in a note state that they should not 'be done lightly' (my wording). I'm grateful for the bash warnings. It's like showing the reader that there's a command like (don't run this!!!) 'rm -r *' and only then warning the reader of its consequences...Third, I don't think I really learned much... Most explanations I found superficial.
User
Invaluable!
If you use Linux... get this book.In line with the open source mindset of DIY... this book will instruct you on the inner workings of the Linux OS.Highly highly recommended!!
User
Excellent book to start
Before reading this book, make sure to have a basic understanding on Linux (using the command line, meaning of OS, kernel etc). And this is a very good book to start with. I would definitely recommend this book to get overall exposure on different subsystems of Linux OS.
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