Packt is pleased to announce the release of its new book Linux Mint System Administrator's Beginner's Guide; the book that will help readers learn good practices, commands, tools, and tips and tricks to convert users into system administrators in short time. Written by Arturo Fernandez Montoro, this book is a practical guide to learn basic concepts, techniques, and tools to become a Linux Mint system administrator.
Linux Mint is a computer operating system based on the Linux distribution Ubuntu. Linux Mint adds many features that Ubuntu does not have such as providing a more complete out-of-the-box experience by including propietary software including Java and the Adobe Flash web browser plugin, which are not installed by default in most Linux distributions.
This book helps readers to know about Linux Mint and install it, learn basic shell commands and how to deal with user accounts. In addition to this, readers will also find out how to carry out system administrator tasks such as monitoring, backups, and network configuration.
Linux Mint System Administrator's Beginner's Guide shows readers how to easily perform installation and configuration of Linux Mint. The book gives information about performing basic operations such as creation of user accounts and installation of software. Thereafter, the readers will find out more about important daily tasks executed by system administrators like creation and restoration of backups and also paying attention to the most important aspect of the system: security. In all, the book covers all the basic information about the installation and handling of a working Linux Mint system.
Linux Mint System Administrator's Beginner's Guide is for readers who want to become Linux Mint system administrators and need to start learning quickly. The book is now available for purchase in print and popular e-book formats at the Packt book-page.
| Linux Mint System Administrator’s Beginner’s Guide |
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A practical guide to learn basic concepts, techniques, and tools to become a Linux Mint system administrator
For more information, please visit the book page |



