Part 3: Basic Linux Administration

Chapter List

Chapter 9: Administering Users and Groups Securely

Chapter 10: Managing Packages with RPM

Chapter 11: Configuring and Troubleshooting the Boot Process

Chapter 12: Upgrading and Recompiling Kernels

Chapter 13: The Administrative Nitty-Gritty

Chapter 14: Backing Up Your System

In this Part, you will learn how to:

• Administer users and groups securely

• Install and manage packages with RPM

• Configure the startup and shutdown process

• Recompile kernels

• Work with the administrative nitty-gritty details

• Back up your system