Limit this search to....

How Linux Works, 2nd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know
Contributor(s): Ward, Brian (Author)
ISBN: 1593275676     ISBN-13: 9781593275679
Publisher: No Starch Press
OUR PRICE:   $35.96  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: November 2014
Qty:
Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Computers | System Administration - Linux & Unix Administration
- Computers | Operating Systems - Linux
Dewey: 005.432
Physical Information: 0.95" H x 6.78" W x 9.42" (1.66 lbs) 392 pages
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
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 completely revised second edition of the perennial best seller How Linux Works, author Brian Ward makes the concepts behind Linux internals accessible to anyone curious about the inner workings of the operating system. Inside, you'll find the kind of knowledge that normally comes from years of experience doing things the hard way. You'll learn:
-How Linux boots, from boot loaders to init implementations (systemd, Upstart, and System V)
-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 will teach you what you need to know to solve pesky problems and take control of your operating system.

Contributor Bio(s): Ward, Brian: -

Brian Ward has been working with Linux since 1993. He is the author of The Linux Kernel-HOWTO, The Book of VMware, and The Linux Problem Solver.

Ward: -

Brian Ward has been working with Linux since 1993. He is the author of "The Linux Kernel-HOWTO", "The Book of VMware", and "The Linux Problem Solver".