Description
Uncover the mechanics powering your Linux system with How Linux Works, 3rd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know, by Brian Ward—released April 2021 (464 pages)
This highly anticipated edition builds on prior successes, delivering deep insights into system internals while remaining accessible. Through clear explanations and real-world examples, you’ll explore:
The complete boot process—from boot loaders through systemd and init
Kernel operations: device management, drivers, process scheduling, and resource handling
Networking essentials: interfaces, routing, firewalls, and server frameworks
Development toolchains, linking with shared libraries, and compiling from source
Effective shell scripting techniques for automation and troubleshooting
Maintenance of filesystems, system logging, time setup, user accounts, cron jobs, and desktop features
New to this edition:
Hands-on coverage of Logical Volume Manager (LVM), journald logging, and IPv6
A dedicated chapter on virtualization, covering containers and control groups (cgroups)
An expanded focus on systemd and its configuration nuances
Whether you’re an aspiring sysadmin, a curious power user, or just obsessed with Linux internals, this book arms you with the knowledge and confidence to take full control of your system.
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