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Maintain and troubleshoot systemd services with ease

Learn to create, modify, and reload service files and use systemd utilities

Use cgroups to control resource usage and enhance security

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Linux 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.This 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.You’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. Next, 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. Finally, 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. By the end of this Linux book, you’ll be able to efficiently manage all aspects of a server running the systemd init system.

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This 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.

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Use basic systemd utilities to manage a system

Create and edit your own systemd units

Create services for Podman-Docker containers

Enhance system security by adding security-related parameters

Find important information with journald

Analyze boot-up problems

Configure system settings with systemd utilities

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Michael Eramo Apr 10, 2022

Note: I was provided with an advanced review copy of this book.This is a book is a quality Linux reference for systemd. I'm an educator, hobbyist, and tinkerer and my basic knowledge of Linux commands and OS was more than adequate so I could really get something from the book. You definitely will want to know some Linux basics and how to get virtual machines up and running, but once you do, the book is very straight forward in its goals.Each chapter is chunked up nicely in such a way that there is a clear focus with code that puts into practice the material being discussed. The author does a nice job of leaving very few questions unanswered. In fact, there were a few times in which I asked a question after reading a section only to find the question answered in the upcoming paragraphs. I also appreciate the comprehensive summaries and end of chapter questions to test your understanding of the material.I run an after school computer club with upper level high school students. In the past we have networked various Linux machines together and worked on learning Linux fundamentals. I may choose to use this as a resource in the classroom as well. Thanks for your efforts!

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Gautham Kantharaju Feb 03, 2022

I am a Linux software developer using Linux for about more than 12+ years. There are many documentation from various Linux distributions but having all these information and explanation in one place is the key. Till today, until I read this book I came to know that I was not following the best practices when it comes to service management. Also was curious and always wanted to learn "CGROUPS" and you know what this books talks about cgroups too and many other topics. I did learn a lot from this book and I am pretty sure that others would too. I definitely recommend this book to others. Worth the money!

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Kenneth L. Armstrong Feb 03, 2022

Are you a Linux professional or enthusiast that wants or needs to understand one of modern Linux’s critical systems? This book will definitely help get you going in the right direction. The assumption is that the reader is familiar with running basic Linux commands and how to use and administer a system. So if the reader is unsure how to install Linux on a computer they will need to seek out another book or resource. This is a very clear and concise introduction to systemd written for system administrators and those who wish to know more about how their Linux systems operate “under the hood.” Also, if you are looking to sit for any of the professional-level Linux certifications (LPI, Red Hat, etc.) this book will greatly assist in those endeavors.Each chapter breaks down the subject it tackles, which are typically specific components of systemd, in very easy to understand lessons. Each lesson ends with optional exercises that one can perform using recommended virtual machines. Several topics pertaining to the administrator’s toolkit are discussed with enough depth to get started and to understand what it is you are doing. An example is scheduling jobs, historically handled by at and cron, are covered by using systemd timers. Properly setting a system’s locale and time are handled by localectl and timedatectl. How does systemd work within the boot process, and why has it replaced upstart and init? The book places emphasis on the fact that even though there are new tools to learn the structure of the commands are consistent. The author does not shy away from pointing out instances where intentionally invoking systemd to handle a task would not be recommended, such as manually setting mount points with systemd. The minor differences between implementations of systemd between Red Hat and Debian based systems is also made clear and explained. For those wishing to learn more about containerization, the technology underpinning containers known as ‘cgroups’ is discussed very clearly including coverage of cgroups v2. The examples of controlling system resources via cgroups from this part of the book were particularly fun (for me, anyway).I have been using systemd on my Linux systems since Fedora made it the default in their distribution, and have had to slog through blog posts and random articles to glean useful information. The man pages for systemd are rather robust, but you need to know what you are looking for before you can really use them. This book on the other hand provides a one-stop reference for many of the tasks I find myself working with along with information on components I barely knew about or had never even heard of. If you are looking for a well-written compendium on systemd, you have found it.

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Mitch Sheean Apr 12, 2022

I have been putting off learning more about systemd, but this book brought me up to speed quickly. With its easy to follow style I was able to learn all the ins and outs of systemd and become proficient with it. I'm confident in using the updated operating systems that are now part of my working life.

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Mr. S. Feb 17, 2022

If you're still struggling with systemd or want to know what else you can do with it, then you should by this book.Donnie knows how to keep you entertained as well as providing great insight and hands on.I was one of the lucky ones who got to pre-read this book before it was published.Nice one Donnie

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