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Linux in Action is a task-based tutorial that will give you the skills and deep understanding you need to administer a Linux-based system. This hands-on book guides you through 12 real-world projects so you can practice as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review of best practices, new terms, and exercises

Welcome to Linux -- Linux virtualization : building a Linux working environment -- Remote connectivity : safely accessing networked machines -- Archive management : backing up or copying entire file systems -- Automated administration : configuring automated offsite backups -- Emergency tools : building a system recovery device -- Web servers : building a MediaWiki server -- Networked file sharing : building a Nextcloud file-sharing server -- Securing your web server -- Securing network connections : creating a VPN or DMZ -- System monitoring : working with log files -- Sharing data over a private network -- Troubleshooting system performance issues -- Troubleshooting network issues -- Troubleshooting peripheral devices -- DevOps tools : deploying a scripted server environment using Ansible