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System Administration Welcome to our collection of top technology books covering system administration topics. Browse our catalog of over 500 titles from leading publishers. Our best-selling books provide powerful ways to automate, manage, and secure your IT infrastructure using the latest tools and techniques. Learn to streamline Windows and Linux administration, implement cloud solutions on AWS and Azure, master PowerShell and Bash scripting, secure networks with firewalls and VPNs, monitor systems with Nagios and SolarWinds, build DevOps CI/CD pipelines, and more. Our books are written by industry experts and updated annually to cover the latest software versions and features across Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenStack, and other platforms. Whether you're studying for IT certifications or looking to expand your real-world sysadmin skills, our library has the specialized coverage you need.

Bestsellers

A range of our top selling data products from the last year

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

May 2024 826 pages

5 (27)

eBook

$31.99

Linux Kernel Programming

Feb 2024 826 pages

4.8 (33)

eBook

$39.99

Hands-On RTOS with Microcontrollers

May 2020 496 pages

4.5 (19)

eBook

$47.99

Mastering Linux Administration

Mar 2024 764 pages

5 (6)

eBook

$39.99

Mastering KVM Virtualization

Oct 2020 686 pages

4.1 (8)

eBook

$38.99

Microsoft 365 Administrator MS-102 Exam Guide

Dec 2023 534 pages

4.9 (15)

eBook

$35.99

Linux Service Management Made Easy with systemd

Feb 2022 420 pages

4.7 (19)

eBook

$39.99

Linux Kernel Debugging

Aug 2022 638 pages

4.8 (6)

eBook

$37.99

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Administration

Nov 2022 530 pages

4.1 (7)

eBook

$39.99

RHCSA Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

Jul 2024 814 pages

eBook

$33.99

What's New

Our latest data releases from the last few months.

Hands-on with Windows Server 2019

Jul 2024 7hrs 15mins

Video

$274.99

RHCSA Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

Jul 2024 814 pages

eBook

$33.99

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

May 2024 826 pages

5 (27)

eBook

$31.99

Mastering Linux Administration

Mar 2024 764 pages

5 (6)

eBook

$39.99

Becoming a Linux Power User

Mar 2024 8hrs 41mins

Video

$274.99

LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (201-450)

Mar 2024 10hrs 15mins

Video

$274.99

PowerShell 7 Workshop

Feb 2024 468 pages

3.7 (3)

eBook

$35.99

Linux Kernel Programming

Feb 2024 826 pages

4.8 (33)

eBook

$39.99

Okta Administration Up and Running

Dec 2023 306 pages

4.7 (10)

eBook

$39.99

Microsoft 365 Administrator MS-102 Exam Guide

Dec 2023 534 pages

4.9 (15)

eBook

$35.99

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Mastering PowerShell Scripting, Fifth Edition, is your comprehensive guide to harnessing PowerShell’s full potential. This edition introduces new chapters on debugging, troubleshooting, and creating GUIs while covering the latest enhancements in PowerShell 7.3, including parameters, objects, and .NET classes. The book takes you from foundational concepts to advanced techniques, covering asynchronous processing, desired state configuration, and managing large datasets. You'll explore PowerShell’s automation features, error-handling strategies, and integration with external services. Additionally, this guide provides practical insights into working with regular expressions, Windows Management Instrumentation, and complex scripting methods. By the end of this book, you’ll have the skills to efficiently automate tasks, troubleshoot scripts, and leverage PowerShell’s advanced capabilities for real-world scenarios.

Chris Dent

eBook May 2024 1652

$31.99

Audience Favourites

Our most rated cloud & networking products by our Customers.

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Jun 2021 788 pages

4.1 (20)

eBook

$63.99

Linux Administration Best Practices

Mar 2022 404 pages

4.3 (12)

eBook

$35.99

Linux Kernel Debugging

Aug 2022 638 pages

4.8 (6)

eBook

$37.99

Linux Kernel Programming

Feb 2024 826 pages

4.8 (33)

eBook

$39.99

Microsoft 365 Security, Compliance, and Identity Administration

Aug 2023 630 pages

4.9 (17)

eBook

$35.99

The Art of Social Engineering

Oct 2023 234 pages

4.9 (9)

eBook

$31.99

Windows Server Automation with PowerShell Cookbook, Fifth Edition

Jan 2023 714 pages

4.7 (21)

eBook

$37.99

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

May 2024 826 pages

5 (27)

eBook

$31.99

Microsoft 365 Administrator MS-102 Exam Guide

Dec 2023 534 pages

4.9 (15)

eBook

$35.99

Quick Learns

Our cloud & networking books which are under 200 pages long.

Bash Quick Start Guide

Sep 2018 186 pages

5 (2)

eBook

$25.99

Azure PowerShell Quick Start Guide

Dec 2018 118 pages

3 (1)

eBook

$25.99

Beginner's Corner

Our top picks for starting your cloud & networking journey.

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

May 2024 826 pages

5 (27)

eBook

$31.99

Linux Kernel Programming

Feb 2024 826 pages

4.8 (33)

eBook

$39.99

Mastering KVM Virtualization

Oct 2020 686 pages

4.1 (8)

eBook

$38.99

Mastering Ceph

Mar 2019 356 pages

4.3 (4)

eBook

$35.99

Microsoft Excel 2021/365 - Beginner to Advanced

Oct 2022 30hrs 36mins

Video

$82.99

Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job

Sep 2019 40hrs 21mins

5 (1)

Video

$198.99

Bash Quick Start Guide

Sep 2018 186 pages

5 (2)

eBook

$25.99

Linux Kernel Programming

Mar 2021 754 pages

4.6 (32)

eBook

$43.99

Microsoft IIS 10.0 Cookbook

Jun 2017 410 pages

2.5 (4)

eBook

$43.99

Windows Server 2016 Automation with PowerShell Cookbook

Sep 2017 660 pages

4.7 (7)

eBook

$51.99

Express Tutorials

Learn core cloud & networking skills and be productive within two hours.

Windows 10 Administration

May 2019 1hr 30mins

Video

$137.99

Popular Authors (10)

Raghav Bali

Raghav Bali is a Staff Data Scientist at Delivery Hero, a leading food delivery service headquartered in Berlin, Germany. With 12+ years of expertise, he specializes in research and development of enterprise-level solutions leveraging Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Recommendation Engines for practical business applications.nBesides his professional endeavors, Raghav is an esteemed mentor and an accomplished public speaker. He has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed papers and authored multiple well received books. Additionally, he holds co-inventor credits on multiple patents in healthcare, machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.

Most popular book of Raghav Bali

Generative AI with Python and TensorFlow 2

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Serg Masís

Serg Masís has been at the confluence of the internet, application development, and analytics for the last two decades. Currently, he's a climate and agronomic data scientist at Syngenta, a leading agribusiness company with a mission to improve global food security. Before that role, he co-founded a start-up, incubated by Harvard Innovation Labs, that combined the power of cloud computing and machine learning with principles in decision-making science to expose users to new places and events. Whether it pertains to leisure activities, plant diseases, or customer lifetime value, Serg is passionate about providing the often-missing link between data and decision-making—and machine learning interpretation helps bridge this gap robustly.

Most popular book of Serg Masís

Interpretable Machine Learning with Python

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Amita Kapoor

Amita Kapoor, a seasoned expert in Artificial Intelligence, serves as the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Retured, bringing over 25 years of experience in AI, data science, and neuroscience. Her consultancy, NePeur, stands testament to her leadership in applying AI across diverse industries, enhancing operational efficiency and business intelligence. Amita is also a devoted board member of Neuromatch Academy, where she plays a crucial role in making neuroscience and deep learning education accessible to all. Holding a PhD from the University of Delhi, she has dedicated her career to education, authoring numerous articles and papers, and creating impactful online classes. Her significant contributions extend to pioneering projects in intelligent vehicle fleet management, home surveillance through AI-powered face detection, and robust data anonymization solutions. Connect with Amita on LinkedIn.

Most popular book of Amita Kapoor

Deep Learning with TensorFlow and Keras – 3rd edition

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Yogesh Raheja, Thinknyx Technologies

Thinknyx® Technologies is a recognized brand providing IT consulting & implementation services, delivering comprehensive Information Technology and Soft Skills Trainings and providing Talent Acquisition (Recruitment) solutions to diverse organizations worldwide. With over a decade of core industry experience, they have successfully aided their customers in strategic planning and flawless execution of solutions around IT and Non-IT initiatives.nYogesh Raheja is the Founder and a senior Solutions Architect at Thinknyx Technologies and an instructor of video courses. Yogesh has been a trusted advisor for numerous organizations, guiding them through their DevOps journey, infrastructure as code, containerization, cloud computing, Automation solutions and AI/ML/Generative AI with his expertise. He has also authored several globally published books (like "Effective DevOps with AWS", "Automation with SaltStack", "Automation with Puppet 5" and "Automation with Ansible") published by Packt, Wiley, and OrangeAVA.

Most popular book of Yogesh Raheja, Thinknyx Technologies

AI Ecosystem for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On

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Sebastian Raschka

Sebastian Raschka is an Assistant Professor of Statistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison focusing on machine learning and deep learning research. As Lead AI Educator at Grid AI, Sebastian plans to continue following his passion for helping people get into machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Most popular book of Sebastian Raschka

Machine Learning with PyTorch and Scikit-Learn

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Maaike van Putten

Maaike is a software consultant and trainer with a passion for sharing her expertise to empower others in their careers. Her love for software development shows in the numerous software development projects she participated in and the many certifications she obtained. She has designed and delivered a broad spectrum of training courses catering to beginners and seasoned developers in Java, Python, C# and many other languages and frameworks. Next to that, she has authored multiple books and online courses through multiple platforms reaching over 500,000 learners across the globe.

Most popular book of Maaike van Putten

JavaScript from Beginner to Professional

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Tarek A. Atwan

Tarek A. Atwan is a data analytics expert with over 16 years of international consulting experience, providing subject matter expertise in data science, machine learning operations, data engineering, and business intelligence. He has taught multiple hands-on coding boot camps, courses, and workshops on various topics, including data science, data visualization, Python programming, time series forecasting, and blockchain at various universities in the United States. He is regarded as a data science mentor and advisor, working with executive leaders in numerous industries to solve complex problems using a data-driven approach.

Most popular book of Tarek A. Atwan

Time Series Analysis with Python Cookbook

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Manu Joseph

Manu Joseph is a self-made data scientist with more than a decade of experience working with many Fortune 500 companies enabling digital and AI transformations, specifically in machine learning-based demand forecasting. He is considered an expert, thought leader, and strong voice in the world of time series forecasting. Currently, Manu leads applied research at Thoucentric, where he advances research by bringing cutting-edge AI technologies to the industry. He is also an active open-source contributor and developed an open-source library—PyTorch Tabular—which makes deep learning for tabular data easy and accessible. Originally from Thiruvananthapuram, India, Manu currently resides in Bengaluru, India, with his wife and son

Most popular book of Manu Joseph

Modern Time Series Forecasting with Python

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Ben Auffarth

Ben Auffarth is a full-stack data scientist with more than 15 years of work experience. With a background and Ph.D. in computational and cognitive neuroscience, he has designed and conducted wet lab experiments on cell cultures, analyzed experiments with terabytes of data, run brain models on IBM supercomputers with up to 64k cores, built production systems processing hundreds and thousands of transactions per day, and trained language models on a large corpus of text documents. He co-founded and is the former president of Data Science Speakers, London.

Most popular book of Ben Auffarth

Generative AI with LangChain

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Kirill Kolodiazhnyi

Kirill Kolodiazhnyi is a seasoned soft ware engineer with expertise in custom soft ware development. He has several years of experience building machine learning models and data products using C++. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics.

Most popular book of Kirill Kolodiazhnyi

Hands-On Machine Learning with C++

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