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Essential Linux Commands

Essential Linux Commands

By : Paul Olushile
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Essential Linux Commands

Essential Linux Commands

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By: Paul Olushile

Overview of this book

The role of a system administrator is ever-evolving, with the Linux command line at its core. This makes Linux command-line mastery an essential skill to demonstrate your ability to efficiently manage and maintain systems efficiently. Essential Linux Commands addresses a diverse range of topics, including package management, file manipulation, networking strategies, system monitoring, and diagnostic tools. Each command is intricately explained to eliminate any ambiguity, ensuring ease of implementation in real-world scenarios. This book explains how to use SELinux to maintain security, run Linux machines on AWS Cloud, and transfer and download files to remote systems. With the help of practical examples and use cases, you’ll not only gain a thorough understanding of a command’s syntax but also grasp its functional breadth and limitations. The book also explores commands frequently used by system administrators to check network card statistics and firewall rules. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced administrator, this book is an invaluable resource, filling in the gaps in your skill set and helping you improve your skills and expertise in Linux administration.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
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Part 1:Server Installations and Management Commands
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Part 2:Frequently Used Commands – Part 1
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Part 3:Frequently Used Commands – Part 2
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Part 4:Linux Security and the Cloud

Connecting to a created EC2 instance using PuTTY

Establishing a connection to an EC2 instance within AWS is a fundamental step in harnessing the capabilities of cloud computing. It involves creating a remote link to a virtual server hosted in the AWS cloud infrastructure. This connection allows users to access, manage, and configure the virtual server, taking advantage of the adaptability, scalability, and cost-efficiency provided by AWS.

The primary motivation for connecting to an EC2 instance is to gain secure and efficient remote access to a cloud-based server environment. This connectivity is invaluable for system administrators, developers, and DevOps practitioners, empowering them to perform critical tasks relating to server setup, software installation, real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance. It enables the seamless administration of server resources and file transfers and the timely implementation of system updates, all without any physical presence...

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