How Linux Works, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

Brian Ward

ISBN 10: 1718500408 / ISBN 13: 9781718500402

Published by No Starch Press,US, San Francisco, 2021

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Paperback. Best selling guide to the inner workings of the Linux operating system with over 50,000 copies sold since its release in 2014. This in-depth guide to the various components of a Linux system covers topics like how the system boots, how networking works, and what the Linux kernel actually does.Best-selling guide to the inner workings of the Linux operating system with over 50,000 copies sold since its original release in 2014.Linux for the SuperuserUnlike some operating systems, Linux doesn't try to hide the important bits from you-it gives you full control of your computer. But to truly master Linux, you need to understand its internals, like how the system boots, how networking works, and what the kernel actually does.In this third edition of the bestselling How Linux Works, author Brian Ward peels back the layers of this well-loved operating system to make Linux internals accessible. This edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded with added coverage of Logical Volume Manager (LVM), virtualization, and containers.You'll learn-How Linux boots, from boot loaders to init (systemd)How the kernel manages devices, device drivers, and processesHow networking, interfaces, firewalls, and servers workHow development tools work and relate to shared librariesHow to write effective shell scriptsYou'll also explore the kernel and examine key system tasks inside user-space processes, including system calls, input and output, and filesystem maintenance. With its combination of background, theory, real-world examples, and thorough explanations, How Linux Works, 3rd Edition will teach you what you need to know to take control of your operating system.NEW TO THIS EDITION-Hands-on coverage of the LVM, journald logging system, and IPv6Additional chapter on virtualization, featuring containers and cgroupsExpanded discussion of systemdCovers systemd-based installations A new edition of the best-selling guide to the inner workings of Linux - over 50k sold sincs 2014! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781718500402

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Title: How Linux Works, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

Publisher: No Starch Press,US, San Francisco

Publication Date: 2021

Binding: Paperback

Condition: new

Edition: 3rd Edition

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Synopsis:

Best selling guide to the inner workings of the Linux operating system with over 50,000 copies sold since its original release in 2014. 

Unlike some operating systems, Linux doesn’t try to hide the important bits from you it gives you full control of your computer. But to truly master Linux, you need to understand its internals, like how the system boots, how networking works, and what the kernel actually does.
 
In this third edition of the bestselling How Linux Works, author Brian Ward peels back the layers of this wel loved operating system to make Linux internals accessible. This edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded with added coverage of Logical Volume Manager (LVM), virtualization, and containers.
 
You'll learn:

   • How Linux boots, from boot loaders to init (systemd)
   • How the kernel manages devices, device drivers, and processes
   • How networking, interfaces, firewalls, and servers work
   • How development tools work and relate to shared libraries
   • How to write effective shell scripts 
You’ll also explore the kernel and examine key system tasks inside user space, including system calls, input and output, and filesystems. With its combination of background, theory, real-world examples, and patient explanations, How Linux Works, 3rd edition will teach you what you need to know to solve pesky problems and take control of your operating system.

About the Author:

Brian Ward has been working with Linux since 1993. He is also the author of The Linux Kernel-HOWTO, The Book of VMware (No Starch Press), and The Linux Problem Solver (No Starch Press).