{"product_id":"practical-linux-server-administration-r-parvin-9798188916480","title":"Practical Linux Server Administration: A Hands-On Guide to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS Stream-from Core System Management and Security to Trou","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the practical skills required to administer modern Red Hat-based Linux servers with confidence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical Linux Server Administration is a hands-on, step-by-step guide to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS Stream. Designed for aspiring Linux administrators, IT professionals, students, and self-taught learners, this book takes you from essential command-line skills to production-focused system management, security, troubleshooting, containers, and automation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting Linux as a disconnected collection of commands, this book teaches you how real administrators think: how to plan changes, verify results, diagnose failures, reduce risk, document decisions, and recover systems safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you will learn how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a safe Linux administration lab for structured practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigate the shell, manage files, transform text, and use essential command-line tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate and control users, groups, permissions, and privileged access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall, update, verify, and troubleshoot software with RPM and DNF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the boot process, GRUB, systemd, services, processes, logs, time, and scheduled tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover disks, design storage, configure LVM, create file systems, manage mounts, and use swap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure networking with NetworkManager, DNS, time synchronization, and OpenSSH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure servers with firewalld, nftables, SELinux, patching, auditing, log protection, backups, and recovery planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy and protect common web and file services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure performance before tuning and troubleshoot problems with a layered, repeatable method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun rootless containers with Podman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomate administrative work safely with Bash, Ansible, and Red Hat System Roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperate reliable server fleets using standards, monitoring, change control, documentation, and incident response practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e-\u003cp\u003eThe book includes 30 structured chapters, a production capstone, career guidance, command and configuration references, error-response guidance, recovery checklists, a RHEL and CentOS Stream version guide, a glossary, authoritative resources, and an index-term list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end, you will not simply know more Linux commands. You will understand how to apply them with operational judgment-so you can administer individual servers, support production environments, automate repeatable work, and continue building toward professional Linux administration roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are preparing for a Linux career, strengthening your system administration skills, managing Red Hat-based infrastructure, or building a dependable home lab, Practical Linux Server Administration provides a clear path from foundational knowledge to real-world capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e R. Parvin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798188916480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.27d","brand":"R. Parvin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49097596141823,"sku":"9798188916480","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/practical-linux-server-administration-r-parvin-9798188916480","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}