Introduction.
Chapter 1 Working on the Command Line.
Task 1.1: Use Basic Command-Line Features.
Task 1.2: Manage Files and Directories.
Task 1.3: Manage Links.
Task 1.4: Find Files.
Task 1.5: Edit Files.
Task 1.6: Manage Accounts.
Task 1.7: Use Streams, Pipes, and Redirection.
Task 1.8: Manage the Shell Environment.
Task 1.9: Write Basic Scripts.
Chapter 2 Managing Hardware and the Kernel.
Task 2.1: Set BIOS Options.
Task 2.2: Learn about Your Hardware.
Task 2.3: Resolve Hardware Conflicts.
Task 2.4: Configure USB Devices.
Task 2.5: Configure Disk Devices.
Task 2.6: Configure and Compile a Kernel.
Task 2.7: Use Power Management Features.
Task 2.8: Configure X Options.
Task 2.9: Manage X Logins.
Task 2.10: Use X for Day-to-Day Operations.
Chapter 3 Managing Software.
Task 3.1: Use RPM.
Task 3.2: Use Debian Packages.
Task 3.3: Install Programs from Source.
Task 3.4: Perform System Backups.
Task 3.5: Manage Running Processes.
Task 3.6: Adjust Process Priorities.
Task 3.7: Manage Runlevels.
Task 3.8: Schedule Jobs to Run in the Future.
Chapter 4 Documenting the System.
Task 4.1: Maintain a System Log Book.
Task 4.2: Monitor System Performance.
Task 4.3: Use System Log Files.
Task 4.4: Use System Documentation.
Task 4.5: Use Online Documentation.
5 Managing Partitions and Filesystems.
Task 5.1: Plan a Partition Scheme.
Task 5.2: Use fdisk to Create Partitions.
Task 5.3: Create Filesystems.
Task 5.4: Manually Mount and Unmount Filesystems.
Task 5.5: Use /etc/fstab.
Task 5.6: Check Filesystem Integrity.
Task 5.7: Configure a Boot Loader.
Chapter 6 Configuring Network Features.
Task 6.1: Understand TCP/IP.
Task 6.2: Bring Up the Network.
Task 6.3: Monitor Network Connections.
Task 6.4: Configure Routing.
Task 6.5: Manage a Super Server.
Task 6.6: Operate a Mail Server.
Task 6.7: Run a Web Server.
Task 6.8: Manage a File Sharing Server.
Task 6.9: Manage an SSH Server.
Task 6.10: Add a Printer Using CUPS.
Task 6.11: Manage Printing.
Chapter 7 Managing Security.
Task 7.1: Blocking Unwanted Network Access.
Task 7.2: Enable User-Level Security Restrictions.
Task 7.3: Set Good User and System Passwords.
Task 7.4: Monitor for Security Breaches.
Index.
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