With over 50,000 copies sold, How Linux Works by Brian Ward is one of the best-selling guides for understanding the inner workings of Linux. Because Linux gives you complete control of your computer, you need to understand how everything functions behind the scenes. So this includes things like how the system boots and what the kernel does. How Linux Works addresses these issues plus things like Logical Volume Manager (LVM), containers, virtualization, and more. With extensive coverage, you'll also learn about how Linux boots, the kernel manages devices, firewalls and servers work, to write shell scripts And beyond. How Linux Works teaches using plenty of real-world examples and relatable explanations.