{"product_id":"linux-service-management-made-easy-with-systemd-advanced-techniques-to-effectively-manage-control-and-monitor-linux-systems-and-services-9781801811644","title":"Linux Service Management Made Easy with systemd: Advanced techniques to effectively manage, control, and monitor Linux systems and services","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive guide for teaching system administrators, developers, and security professionals how to create their own systemd units and maintain system security\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKey Features\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain and troubleshoot systemd services with ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to create, modify, and reload service files and use systemd utilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse cgroups to control resource usage and enhance security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBook Description\u003cp\u003eLinux Service Management Made Easy with systemd will provide you with an in-depth understanding of systemd, so that you can set up your servers securely and efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a comprehensive guide for Linux administrators that will help you get the best of systemd, starting with an explanation of the fundamentals of systemd management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll also learn how to edit and create your own systemd units, which will be particularly helpful if you need to create custom services or timers and add features or security to an existing service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNext, you'll find out how to analyze and fix boot-up challenges and set system parameters. An overview of cgroups that'll help you control system resource usage for both processes and users will also be covered, alongside a practical demonstration on how cgroups are structured, spotting the differences between cgroups Version 1 and 2, and how to set resource limits on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, you'll learn about the systemd way of performing time-keeping, networking, logging, and login management. You'll discover how to configure servers accurately and gather system information to analyze system security and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this Linux book, you'll be able to efficiently manage all aspects of a server running the systemd init system.\u003c\/p\u003eWhat you will learn\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse basic systemd utilities to manage a system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate and edit your own systemd units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate services for Podman-Docker containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhance system security by adding security-related parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind important information with journald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze boot-up problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure system settings with systemd utilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWho this book is for\u003cp\u003eThis book is best suited for Linux administrators who want to learn more about maintaining and troubleshooting Linux servers. It will also be useful for aspiring administrators studying for a Linux certification exam, developers looking to learn how to create systemd unit files, and security administrators who want to understand the security settings that can be used in systemd units and how to control resource usage with cgroups. Before you dive into this book, you'll need a solid working knowledge of basic Linux commands.\u003c\/p\u003eTable of Contents\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the Need for systemd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding systemd Directories and Files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Service, Path, and Socket Units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlling systemd Services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating and Editing Services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding systemd Targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding systemd Timers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the systemd Boot Process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting System Parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Shutdown and Reboot Commands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding cgroups Version 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlling Resource Usage with cgroups Version 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding cgroup Version 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing journald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing systemd-networkd and systemd-resolved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Timekeeping with systemd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding systemd and Bootloaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding systemd-logind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Packt Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50863844851986,"sku":"9781801811644","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_508d83c4-a42a-448e-bf6a-d3f0ea6037d9.jpg?v=1737646965","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/linux-service-management-made-easy-with-systemd-advanced-techniques-to-effectively-manage-control-and-monitor-linux-systems-and-services-9781801811644","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}