The Linux Philosophy for SysAdmins [electronic resource] : And Everyone Who Wants To Be One /
Both, David.author.
Reveals and illustrates the awesome power and flexibility of the command line, and the design and usage philosophies that support those traits. This understanding of how to extract the most from the Linux command line can help you become a better SysAdmin. Understand why many things in the Linux and Unix worlds are done as they are, and how to apply the Linux Philosophy to working as a SysAdmin. The original Unix/Linux Philosophy presented foundational and functional tenets - rules, guidelines, and procedural methods - that worked well. However, it was intended for the developers of those operating systems. Although System Administrators could apply many of the tenets to their daily work, many important tenets were missing. Over the years that David Both has been working with Linux and Unix, he has formulated his own philosophy - one which applies more directly to the everyday life of the System Administrator. This book defines a philosophy, and then illuminates the practical aspects of that philosophy with real-world experiments you can perform. Inspired by David' real mentors, and dedicated to them, The Linux Philosophy for System Administrators is a mentor to SysAdmins everywhere; remember - "If you fail, you learn.".
Part 1. Introduction -- 1. Introduction to the Linux Philosophy -- 2. Getting Ready -- Part 2. Foundation -- 3. Data Streams -- 4. Transforming Data Streams -- 5. Everything is a File -- 6. Using the Linux FHS -- Part 3. Function -- 7. Embrace the CLI -- 8: Be a Lazy SysAdmin -- 9. Automate Everything -- 10. Always use Shell Scripts -- 11. Test Early, Test Often -- 12. Use Common Sense Naming -- 13. Store Data in Open Formats -- 14. Use Separate Filesystems for Data -- 15. Make Programs Portable -- 16. Use Open Source Software -- Part 4.Becoming Zen -- 17. Strive for Elegance -- 18. Find the Simplicity -- 19. Use your Favorite Editor -- 20. Document Everything -- 21. Back up Everything - Frequently -- 22. Follow your Curiosity -- 23. There is No Should -- 24. Mentor the Young SysAdmins -- 25. Support your Favorite Open Source Project -- 26. Reality Bytes.
Reveals and illustrates the awesome power and flexibility of the command line, and the design and usage philosophies that support those traits. This understanding of how to extract the most from the Linux command line can help you become a better SysAdmin. Understand why many things in the Linux and Unix worlds are done as they are, and how to apply the Linux Philosophy to working as a SysAdmin. The original Unix/Linux Philosophy presented foundational and functional tenets - rules, guidelines, and procedural methods - that worked well. However, it was intended for the developers of those operating systems. Although System Administrators could apply many of the tenets to their daily work, many important tenets were missing. Over the years that David Both has been working with Linux and Unix, he has formulated his own philosophy - one which applies more directly to the everyday life of the System Administrator. This book defines a philosophy, and then illuminates the practical aspects of that philosophy with real-world experiments you can perform. Inspired by David' real mentors, and dedicated to them, The Linux Philosophy for System Administrators is a mentor to SysAdmins everywhere; remember - "If you fail, you learn.".
Open source software.
Computer programming.
Open Source.