How Linux Works, 3rd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know
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Best-selling guide to the inner workings of the Linux operating system with over 50,000 copies sold since its original release in 2014.
Linux for the Superuser
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 third edition of the bestselling How Linux Works, author Brian Ward peels back the layers of this well-loved operating system to make Linux internals accessible. This edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded with added coverage of Logical Volume Manager (LVM), virtualization, and containers.
You’ll learn:
How Linux boots, from boot loaders to init (systemd)How the kernel manages devices, device drivers, and processesHow networking, interfaces, firewalls, and servers workHow development tools work and relate to shared librariesHow to write effective shell scripts
You’ll also explore the kernel and examine key system tasks inside user-space processes, including system calls, input and output, and filesystem maintenance. With its combination of background, theory, real-world examples, and thorough explanations, How Linux Works, 3rd Edition will teach you what you need to know to take control of your operating system.
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
Hands-on coverage of the LVM, journald logging system, and IPv6Additional chapter on virtualization, featuring containers and cgroupsExpanded discussion of systemd
Covers systemd-based installations
From the Publisher
About the Author
Brian Ward has been working with Linux since 1993. He is also the author of The Linux Kernel-HOWTO, The Book of VMware (No Starch Press), and The Linux Problem Solver (No Starch Press).
About the Publisher
No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.
Publisher : No Starch Press
Publication date : April 19, 2021
Edition : 3rd
Language : English
Print length : 464 pages
ISBN-10 : 1718500408
ISBN-13 : 978-1718500402
Item Weight : 1.89 pounds
Dimensions : 7 x 1.08 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #22,423 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Linux & UNIX Administration (Books) #1 in Linux Networking & System Administration #1 in Linux Programming
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13 reviews for How Linux Works, 3rd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know
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Edward Hewitt –
Book Review
The book set arrived when specified. The condition of the book set was as specified.
Mark –
Good Introductions and detailed descriptions of all the concepts. Good writing.
Arrived on time, as advertised, no issues. A great book. It covers all the concepts with good introductions and clear, detailed explanations. Solid writing.
JM Paine –
Lots of useful information
I used this book for a Linux class. The chapters are logically organized and the writing is pretty easy to read and follow. Terms and definitions are well-defined with examples given. It’s a compact book with about 450 pages including the index. Will keep this book to use as a reference in the future.
Deviant –
good study material for general linux knowledge
UPDATE:after 3 months of study and this book greatly helped me pass my linux+ exam and setup labs. Amazing booki have only begun using linux about 4 weeks ago reasons of virtualization and hardware control and this is my first linux book that i have read i dont know if i recommend this to a beginner but this book help me understand the lingering questions i had, from the basics of command,file hierchy and disk partition and summary of the kernel linux system and i am in love, with the operating system, i have been referencing this book for the past week now and has been using arch linux, with the help of this book and the arch wiki i have made progress from installing the basic systems to setting up my first kvm/vfio passthrough. there is still a lot to learn.
Helen Everhardt –
As listed
as listed
A Z A R –
A must for anyone starting out on Linux
There are some depths missing. In virtualization options Nix containers is left out. Also Nixos is different from most Linux distributions I feel some of it should have a chapter. A nice refresher for any Linux user.
Steve Guendert –
Outstanding and well written
Mr. Ward did a great job with this book. I am fairly new to the inner workings of Linux, and wanted to expand my knowledge and skills on the subject to help me in my role at IBM. This book served the purpose very well. Provided me with a solid level of technical detail. Very well written, well organized and easy to follow.
PB_n_James –
Easy to read for a technical book
I think most text books on technical subjects can come off as dreary or boring but this one has a pretty good author voice. I read a little bit before bed every night and so far its been a wealth of knowledge for me.
PA –
Good book to know the fundamentals of linux
Serious BYER –
Excellent book clear concept under the hood,
Mr C Brown –
I really enjoyed this book. It gives good easy to follow details about Linux. I feel anyone could read this book and be using Linux in no time very proficiently. Want to learn, or want to learn more this is definitely for you.
Maximo Gorki –
I have several problems with this book…First, it wasn’t written from a server perspective. This book was written as if the reader is a superuser in a private pc, not in a server for several users. I state this because many topics would be missing otherwise, and the detail is lacking. I also didn’t really like the style. The definitions are not clear nor precise. Also, too many times the author raises details, and sometimes writes whole subsections, just to say that the reality is much harder, and we don’t need to worry about these aspects… Then why raise the topic in the first place. If the author would remove those sections in the 1st place, the text flow would not be lost. They are just a waste of space in the book.Second, and this is what really bother me… When the author talks about fsck, the curious reader, like me, may be tempted to follow the commands shown in the book… WHen I tried, the shell warned me that I could damaged the data, since fsck will not guarantee data integrity, only consistency, and may not even work if the file system was being used… How the () does the author show a bunch of commands, and not warn the reader about the consequences… Only AFTER these commands does the author in a note state that they should not ‘be done lightly’ (my wording). I’m grateful for the bash warnings. It’s like showing the reader that there’s a command like (don’t run this!!!) ‘rm -r *’ and only then warning the reader of its consequences…Third, I don’t think I really learned much… Most explanations I found superficial.
Sattva K –
If you use Linux… get this book.In line with the open source mindset of DIY… this book will instruct you on the inner workings of the Linux OS.Highly highly recommended!!