Linux with Operating System Concepts

Introduction to Linux
Why Linux?
Operating Systems
The Linux Operating System: GUIs
The Linux Command Line
Virtual Machines
Unix and Linux
Types of Users
What Is a Computer?
This Textbook





The Bash Shell
Introduction
Entering Linux Commands
Man Pages
Bash Features
Other Shells
Interpreters





Navigating the Linux File System
Introduction
Filename Specification
File System Commands
Locating Files
Permissions
Linux File System Structure
Secondary Storage Devices
File Compression





Managing Processes
Introduction
Forms of Process Management
Starting, Pausing, and Resuming Processes
Monitoring Processes
Managing Linux Processes
Killing Processes





Linux Applications
Introduction
Text Editors
Productivity Software
LaTeX
Encryption Software
Email Programs
Network Software





Regular Expressions
Introduction
Metacharacters
Examples
grep
Sed
awk





Shell Scripting
Introduction
Simple Scripting
Variables, Assignments, and Parameters
Input and Output
Selection Statements
Loops
Arrays
String Manipulation
Functions
C-shell Scripting





Installing Linux
Introduction
The Linux Operating System
Installing CentOS 6
Installing Ubuntu
Software Installation Choices
Virtual Memory
Setting Up Network Connectivity and a Printer
SELinux





User Accounts
Introduction
Creating Accounts and Groups
Managing Users and Groups
Passwords
PAM
Establishing Common User Resources
The sudo Command
Establishing User and Group Policies





The Linux File System
Introduction
Storage Access
Files
Partitions
Linux Top-Level Directories Revisited
Other System Administration Duties





System Initialization and Services
Introduction
Boot Process
Boot Loading in Linux
Initialization of the Linux Operating System
Linux Services
Configuring Services through GUI Tools
Configuring Services through Configuration Files





Network Configuration
Introduction
Computer Networks and TCP/IP
Network Services and Files
Obtaining IP Addresses
Network Programs
The Linux Firewall
Writing Your Own Network Scripts





Software Installation and Maintenance
Introduction
Software Installation Questions
Installing Software from a GUI
Installation from Package Manager
Installation of Source Code
The gcc Compiler
Software Maintenance
The Open Source Movement





Maintaining and Troubleshooting Linux
Introduction
Backups and File System Integrity
Task Scheduling
System Monitoring
Log Files
Disaster Planning and Recovery
Troubleshooting





Bibliography


Appendix: Binary and Boolean Logic


Index





Chapter Review and Review Questions appear at the end of each chapter.