Beginning the Linux Command Line

Description

This is Linux for those of us who don't mind typing. All Linux users and administrators tend to like the flexibility and speed of Linux administration from the command line in byte–sized chunks, instead of fairly standard graphical user interfaces. Beginning the Linux Command Line follows a task–oriented approach and is distribution-agnostic. Work with files and directories. Administer users and security. Understand how Linux is organized. Front Matter....Pages i-xviii Starting Linux Command-Line Administration....Pages 1-26 Performing Essential Command-Line Tasks....Pages 27-46 Administering the Linux File System....Pages 47-68 Working with Text Files....Pages 69-90 Managing Partitions and Logical Volumes....Pages 91-131 Managing Users and Groups....Pages 133-161 Managing Permissions....Pages 163-178 Managing Software....Pages 179-196 Process and System Management....Pages 197-215 System Logging....Pages 217-235 Configuring the Network....Pages 237-275 Configuring a File Server....Pages 277-297 Working with the Kernel....Pages 299-317 Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting....Pages 319-351 Back Matter....Pages 353-373