If you are involved in development or operations using Linux and require a structured approach to delve deeper into it, Learning Modern Linux is tailored for you. In addition to that, the author offers valuable tips and tricks to enhance your workflow with this open-source operating system.

Throughout the book, you will gain practical experience with modern Linux terminals and shells, and acquire the skills to effectively manage your workloads. You will also learn how to run Linux applications using containers, systemd, modern filesystems, and immutable distros like Flatcar and Bottlerocket.

Moreover, this book encourages you to utilize Linux as a contemporary work environment, rather than solely from an administrative perspective. It covers essential components such as the Linux kernel, terminal multiplexer, user-friendly shells, and portable shell scripting. Additionally, you will become well-versed in access control, including file permissions and capabilities, and comprehend the significance of filesystems as a fundamental building block.

Furthermore, the book delves into application dependency management and containers, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of these topics. You will also gain hands-on experience with the Linux networking stack and tooling, including DNS. Additionally, you will learn how to apply modern operating system observability techniques to effectively manage your workloads. Lastly, this book familiarizes you with interprocess communication, virtual machines, and selected security topics, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of Linux.

This guide stands out as an invaluable resource for individuals aiming to elevate their proficiency with Linux, furnishing them with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate and utilize the operating system to its fullest potential. Whether you are a developer, software architect, or site reliability engineer, this practical guide focuses on utilizing Linux for your everyday requirements, ranging from development tasks to office-related activities.

// Table Of Contents //

• Chapter 1. Introduction to Linux
• Chapter 2. The Linux Kernel
• Chapter 3. Shells and Scripting
• Chapter 4. Access Control
• Chapter 5. Filesystems
• Chapter 6. Applications, Package Management, and Containers
• Chapter 7. Networking
• Chapter 8. Observability
• Chapter 9. Advanced Topics
• Appendix A. Helpful Recipes
• Appendix B. Modern Linux Tools

// What You Will Learn //

• Use Linux as a modern work environment, rather than just from an admin perspective
• Learn critical components such as the Linux kernel, terminal multiplexer, human-friendly shells, and portable shell scripting
• Become familiar with access control, from file permissions to capabilities, and understand the role of filesystems as a fundamental building block
• Learn about application dependency management and containers
• Gain hands-on experience with the Linux networking stack and tooling, including DNS
• Apply modern operating system observability to manage your workloads
• Become familiar with interprocess communication, virtual machines, and selected security topics

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