Master the design and structure of Linux storage stack and explore its sophisticated architecture Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Explore the virtual file system (VFS) and how it serves as an abstraction layer for the actual file system Understand how the block layer acts as an intermediary between file systems and physical storage Discover the physical layout and protocols linked with storage media Book Description The Linux storage stack serves as a prime example of meticulously coordinated layers. Embark on a journey through the kernel code with Architecture and Design of the Linux Storage Stack, crafted for anyone seeking in-depth knowledge about the layered design of Linux storage and its landscape. You'll explore the Linux storage stack and its various concepts. You'll unlock the secrets of the virtual filesystem and the actual filesystem and the differences in their implementation, the role of the block layer, the Multi-Queue and Device Mapper frameworks, I/O schedulers, physical storage layout, and how to analyze all the layers in the storage stack. By the end of this book, you'll be acquainted with how a simple I/O request from a process travels down through all the layers and ends up in physical storage. What you will learn Understand the role of the virtual filesystem Explore the different flavors of Linux filesystems and their key concepts Manage I/O operations to and from block devices using the block layer Deep dive into the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) subsystem and the layout of physical devices Gauge I/O performance at each layer of the storage stack Discover the best storage practices Who this book is for This book is for system and storage administrators, engineers, linux professionals, linux community in general, and anyone looking to expand their understanding of Linux and its storage landscape. Prior knowledge of Linux operating system is a must.

Master the design and structure of Linux storage stack and explore its sophisticated architecture Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features: Explore the virtual file system (VFS) and how it serves as an abstraction layer for the actual file systems Understand how the block layer acts as an intermediary between file systems and physical storage Discover the physical layout and protocols linked with storage media Book Description: The Linux storage stack serves as a prime example of meticulously coordinated layers. Embark on a journey through the kernel code with Architecture and Design of the Linux Storage Stack, crafted for anyone seeking in-depth knowledge about the layered design of Linux storage and its landscape. You'll explore the Linux storage stack and its various concepts. You'll unlock the secrets of the virtual filesystem and the actual filesystem and the differences in their implementation, the role of the block layer, the Multi-Queue and Device Mapper frameworks, I/O schedulers, physical storage layout, and how to analyze all the layers in the storage stack. By the end of this book, you'll be acquainted with how a simple I/O request from a process travels down through all the layers and ends up in physical storage. What You Will Learn: Understand the role of the virtual filesystem Explore the different flavors of Linux filesystems and their key concepts Manage I/O operations to and from block devices using the block layer Deep dive into the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) subsystem and the layout of physical devices Gauge I/O performance at each layer of the storage stack Discover the best storage practices Who this book is for: This book is for system and storage administrators, engineers, linux professionals, linux community in general, and anyone looking to expand their understanding of Linux and its storage landscape. Prior knowledge of Linux operating system is a must.

A modern guide for aspiring Linux administrators—from command line basics to enterprise features Key Features Explore a Linux environment with a focus on networking, installation, configuration, and cloud management Become familiar with the command line, basic commands, and directory Learn how to automate apps and infrastructure using Chef Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionLinux system administration is an essential aspect of maintaining and managing Linux servers within an organization. The role of a Linux system administrator is pivotal in ensuring the smooth functioning and security of these servers, making it a critical job function for any company that relies on Linux infrastructure. This book is a comprehensive guide designed to help you build a solid foundation in Linux system administration. It takes you from the fundamentals of Linux to more advanced topics, encompassing key areas such as Linux system installation, managing user accounts and filesystems, networking fundamentals, and Linux security techniques. Additionally, the book delves into the automation of applications and infrastructure using Chef, enabling you to streamline and optimize your operations. For both newcomers getting started with Linux and professionals looking to enhance their skills, this book is an invaluable hands-on guide with a structured approach and concise explanations that make it an effective resource for quickly acquiring and reinforcing Linux system administration skills. With the help of this Linux book, you’ll be able to navigate the world of Linux administration confidently to meet the demands of your role. What you will learn Master the use of the command line and adeptly manage software packages Manage users and groups locally or by using centralized authentication Set up, diagnose, and troubleshoot Linux networks Understand how to choose and manage storage devices and filesystems Implement enterprise features such as high availability and automation tools Pick up the skills to keep your Linux system secure Who this book is forThis book is for anyone new to the IT sector or those looking to learn Linux for a career in administering Linux systems. Aspiring cloud professionals, helpdesk staff, application support engineers, application developers, researchers, educators, and students considering the use of Linux servers will find this book especially useful.

An easy-to-follow Linux book for beginners and intermediate users to learn how Linux works for most everyday tasks with practical examples Key Features Presented through Manjaro, a top 5 Linux distribution for 8 years Covers all Linux basics including installation and thousands of available applications Learn how to easily protect your privacy online, manage your system, and handle backups Master key Linux concepts such as file systems, sharing, systemd, and journalctl Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionFor the beginner or intermediate user, this Linux book has it all. The book presents Linux through Manjaro, an Arch-based efficient Linux distribution. Atanas G. Rusev, a dedicated Manjaro enthusiast and seasoned writer with thousands of pages of technical documentation under his belt, has crafted this comprehensive guide by compiling information scattered across countless articles, manuals, and posts. The book provides an overview of the different desktop editions and detailed installation instructions and offers insights into the GUI modules and features of Manjaro’s official editions. You’ll explore the regular software, Terminal, and all basic Linux commands and cover topics such as package management, filesystems, automounts, storage, backups, and encryption. The book’s modular structure allows you to navigate to the specific information you need, whether it’s data sharing, security and networking, firewalls, VPNs, or SSH. You’ll build skills in service and user management, troubleshooting, scripting, automation, and kernel switching. By the end of the book, you’ll have mastered Linux basics, intermediate topics, and essential advanced Linux features and have gained an appreciation of what makes Linux the powerhouse driving everything from home PCs and Android devices to the servers of Google, Facebook, and Amazon, as well as all supercomputers worldwide. What you will learn Install Manjaro and easily customize it using a graphical user interface Explore all types of supported software, including office and gaming applications Learn the Linux command line (Terminal) easily with examples Understand package management, filesystems, network and the Internet Enhance your security with Firewall setup, VPN, SSH, and encryption Explore systemd management, journalctl, logs, and user management Get to grips with scripting, automation, kernel basics, and switching Who this book is for While this is a complete Linux for beginners book, it’s also a reference guide covering all the essential advanced topics, making it an excellent resource for intermediate users as well as IT, IoT, and electronics students. Beyond the quality, security, and privacy it offers, knowledge of Linux often leads to high-profile jobs. If you are looking to migrate from Windows/macOS to a 100% secure OS with plenty of flexibility and user software, this is the perfect Linux book to help you navigate easily and master the best operating system running on any type of computer around the world! Prior Linux experience can help but is not required at all.

Configure your Fedora Linux environment as a professional system administration workstation with this comprehensive guide Key Features Leverage best practices and post-installation techniques to optimize your Fedora Linux workstation Learn how to optimize operating system tuning to enhance system administration Explore Fedora Linux's virtualization resources using QEMU, KVM, and libvirt technologies Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionFedora Linux is a free and open-source platform designed for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to create custom solutions for their customers. This book is a comprehensive guide focusing on workstation configuration for the modern system administrator. The book begins by introducing you to the philosophy underlying the open-source movement, along with the unique attributes of the Fedora Project that set it apart from other Linux distributions. The chapters outline best practices and strategies for essential system administration tasks, including operating system installation, first-boot configuration, storage, and network setup. As you make progress, you’ll get to grips with the selection and usage of top applications and tools in the tech environment. The concluding chapters help you get a clear understanding of the basics of version control systems, enhanced Linux security, automation, virtualization, and containers, which are integral to modern system administration. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the knowledge needed to optimize day-to-day tasks related to Linux-based system administration.What you will learn Discover how to configure a Linux environment from scratch Review the basics of Linux resources and components Familiarize yourself with enhancements and updates made to common Linux desktop tools Optimize the resources of the Linux operating system Find out how to bolster security with the SELinux module Improve system administration using the tools provided by Fedora Get up and running with open container creation using Podman Who this book is for This book is for individuals who want to use Fedora Linux as a workstation for daily system administration tasks and learn how to optimize the distribution's tools for these functions. Although you should have a basic understanding of Linux and system administration, extensive knowledge of it is not necessary.

Explore practical use cases to learn everything from Linux components, and functionalities, through to hardware and software support Key FeaturesGain a clear understanding of how to design a Linux environmentLearn more about the architecture of the modern Linux operating system(OS)Understand infrastructure needs and design a high-performing computing environmentBook Description It is very important to understand the flexibility of an infrastructure when designing an efficient environment. In this book, you will cover everything from Linux components and functionalities through to hardware and software support, which will help you to implement and tune effective Linux-based solutions. This book gets started with an overview of Linux design methodology. Next, you will focus on the core concepts of designing a solution. As you progress, you will gain insights into the kinds of decisions you need to make when deploying a high-performance solution using Gluster File System (GlusterFS). In the next set of chapters, the book will guide you through the technique of using Kubernetes as an orchestrator for deploying and managing containerized applications. In addition to this, you will learn how to apply and configure Kubernetes for your NGINX application. You’ll then learn how to implement an ELK stack, which is composed of Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana. In the concluding chapters, you will focus on installing and configuring a Saltstack solution to manage different Linux distributions, and explore a variety of design best practices. By the end of this book, you will be well-versed with designing a high-performing computing environment for complex applications to run on. By the end of the book, you will have delved inside the most detailed technical conditions of designing a solution, and you will have also dissected every aspect in detail in order to implement and tune open source Linux-based solutions What you will learnStudy the basics of infrastructure design and the steps involvedExpand your current design portfolio with Linux-based solutionsDiscover open source software-based solutions to optimize your architectureUnderstand the role of high availability and fault tolerance in a resilient designIdentify the role of containers and how they improve your continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelinesGain insights into optimizing and making resilient and highly available designs by applying industry best practicesWho this book is for This intermediate-level book is for Linux system administrators, Linux support engineers, DevOps engineers, Linux consultants or any open source technology professional looking to learn or expand their knowledge in architecting, designing and implementing solutions based on Linux and open source software. Prior experience in Linux is required.

Find an introduction to the architecture, concepts and algorithms of the Linux kernel in Professional Linux Kernel Architecture, a guide to the kernel sources and large number of connections among subsystems. Find an introduction to the relevant structures and functions exported by the kernel to userland, understand the theoretical and conceptual aspects of the Linux kernel and Unix derivatives, and gain a deeper understanding of the kernel. Learn how to reduce the vast amount of information contained in the kernel sources and obtain the skills necessary to understand the kernel sources.