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Linux Welcome to our collection of the best Linux technology books! We feature Linux guides, tutorials, and references for all skill levels. Learn how to install, configure, and manage Linux systems like a pro. Master the command line, administer servers, build LAMP stacks, and more. Our top sellers include in-depth guides for cPanel, system administration, network security, shell scripting, and Linux certification prep. We also cover hot topics like DevOps, containers, automation, and cloud infrastructure. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn Linux basics or a seasoned sysadmin seeking advanced techniques, we have a Linux book for you. Our books are written by technology experts and reviewed for technical accuracy and quality. Take your Linux skills to the next level today!

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Mastering Linux Security and Hardening

Feb 2023 620 pages

4.9 (28)

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$39.99

The Ultimate Kali Linux Book

Apr 2024 828 pages

4.8 (27)

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$43.99

Linux Kernel Programming

Feb 2024 826 pages

4.8 (31)

eBook

$39.99

Mastering Ubuntu Server

Dec 2020 702 pages

4.7 (33)

eBook

$70.99

Mastering Linux Administration

Mar 2024 764 pages

5 (6)

eBook

$39.99

Mastering Vim

Jul 2024 300 pages

5 (1)

eBook

$33.99

Linux Device Driver Development

Apr 2022 708 pages

4.2 (5)

eBook

$43.99

Embedded Linux Development Using Yocto Project

Apr 2023 196 pages

5 (7)

eBook

$39.99

Mastering KVM Virtualization

Oct 2020 686 pages

4.1 (8)

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$40.99

Mastering Proxmox

Nov 2017 494 pages

3.8 (12)

eBook

$35.99

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Hacking and Security

Sep 2024 1144 pages

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$54.99

IT Audit Field Manual

Sep 2024 336 pages

5 (2)

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$33.99

Mastering Vim

Jul 2024 300 pages

5 (1)

eBook

$33.99

Systems Programming with C# and .NET

Jul 2024 474 pages

eBook

$38.99

RHCSA Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

Jul 2024 814 pages

eBook

$33.99

Defensive Security with Kali Purple

Jun 2024 376 pages

4.8 (5)

eBook

$35.99

Linux Command Line Masterclass - Beginner To Power User

Jun 2024 19hrs 45mins

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$115.99

Learn Ansible

May 2024 414 pages

5 (3)

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$35.99

The Ultimate Kali Linux Book

Apr 2024 828 pages

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$43.99

Mastering Linux Administration

Mar 2024 764 pages

5 (6)

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$39.99

The Most Popular in Linux

Mastering Linux Security and Hardening

The third edition of Mastering Linux Security and Hardening is an updated, comprehensive introduction to implementing the latest Linux security measures, using the latest versions of Ubuntu and AlmaLinux. In this new edition, you will learn how to set up a practice lab, create user accounts with appropriate privilege levels, protect sensitive data with permissions settings and encryption, and configure a firewall with the newest firewall technologies. You’ll also explore how to use sudo to set up administrative accounts with only the privileges required to do a specific job, and you’ll get a peek at the new sudo features that have been added over the past couple of years. You’ll also see updated information on how to set up a local certificate authority for both Ubuntu and AlmaLinux, as well as how to automate system auditing. Other important skills that you’ll learn include how to automatically harden systems with OpenSCAP, audit systems with auditd, harden the Linux kernel configuration, protect your systems from malware, and perform vulnerability scans of your systems. As a bonus, you’ll see how to use Security Onion to set up an Intrusion Detection System. By the end of this new edition, you will confidently be able to set up a Linux server that will be secure and harder for malicious actors to compromise.

Donald A. Tevault

eBook Feb 2023 1240

$39.99

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Learning Rust

Nov 2017 308 pages

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C# 10 and .NET 6 – Modern Cross-Platform Development

Nov 2021 826 pages

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C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0 – Modern Cross-Platform Development

Oct 2019 818 pages

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CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide: Exam Core 1 220-1001 and Exam Core 2 220-1002

May 2019 1696 pages

C# 9 and .NET 5 – Modern Cross-Platform Development

Nov 2020 822 pages

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Cybersecurity - Attack and Defense Strategies

Jan 2018 384 pages

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Mastering Ubuntu Server

Dec 2020 702 pages

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Linux Kernel Programming

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Learn Python Programming

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Mastering Ubuntu Server

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Embedded Linux Development Using Yocto Project

Apr 2023 196 pages

5 (7)

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$39.99

Embedded Linux Development using Yocto Projects

Nov 2017 162 pages

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eBook

$47.99

Designing AWS Environments

Sep 2018 174 pages

3 (1)

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$21.99

Docker High Performance

Apr 2019 174 pages

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$20.99

Beginner's Corner

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Linux Kernel Programming

Feb 2024 826 pages

4.8 (31)

eBook

$39.99

Mastering KVM Virtualization

Oct 2020 686 pages

4.1 (8)

eBook

$40.99

Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero

Jun 2023 36hrs 1min

Video

$120.99

The Software Developer's Guide to Linux

Jan 2024 300 pages

4.8 (23)

eBook

$33.99

Learn Ethical Hacking from Scratch

Jul 2018 564 pages

4.4 (16)

eBook

$39.99

Linux Administration Bootcamp: Go from Beginner to Advanced

Feb 2026 8hrs 18mins

Video

$49.99

Mastering GUI Programming with Python

May 2019 542 pages

4.1 (15)

eBook

$43.99

Linux Kernel Programming

Mar 2021 754 pages

4.6 (32)

eBook

$45.99

Mastering Linux Security and Hardening

Feb 2020 666 pages

4.5 (4)

eBook

$49.99

Hands-On System Programming with Linux

Oct 2018 794 pages

4 (6)

eBook

$43.99

Express Tutorials

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Bash Scripting and Shell Programming (Linux Command Line)

Feb 2026 1hr 57mins

Video

$137.99

Linux PAM Security Administration

Feb 2026 1hr 52mins

Video

$32.99

Pentesting Web Applications

Nov 2017 1hr 46mins

Video

$137.99

Ethical Hacking - Capture the Flag Walkthroughs - v2

Feb 2026 1hr 43mins

Video

$19.99

Listen & Learn

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The Ultimate Kali Linux Book Audiobook

Nov 2022 13hrs 47mins

Audiobook

$45.99

Popular Authors (10)

Dr. Gabriel N. Schenker

Dr. Gabriel N. Schenker has more than 25 years of experience as an independent consultant, architect, leader, trainer, mentor, and developer. Currently, Gabriel works as Lead Solution Architect at Techgroup Switzerland. Prior to that, Gabriel worked as Lead Curriculum Developer at Docker and at Confluent. Gabriel has a Ph.D. in Physics, and he is a Docker Captain, a Certified Docker Associate, a Certified Kafka Developer and Operator, and an ASP Insider. When not working, Gabriel enjoys time with his wonderful wife Veronicah and his children.

Most popular book of Dr. Gabriel N. Schenker

Learn Docker - Fundamentals of Docker 19.x

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Marc Boorshtein

Marc Boorshtein has been a software engineer and consultant for 20 years and is currently the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) of Tremolo Security, Inc. Marc has spent most of his career building identity management solutions for large enterprises, U.S. Government civilian agencies, and local government public safety systems.

Most popular book of Marc Boorshtein

Kubernetes – An Enterprise Guide

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Russ McKendrick

Russ McKendrick is an experienced DevOps practitioner and system administrator with a passion for automation and containers. He has been working in IT and related industries for the better part of 30 years. During his career, he has had responsibilities in many different sectors, including first-line, second-line, and senior support in client-facing and internal teams for small and large organizations.nHe works almost exclusively with Linux, using open source systems and tools across dedicated hardware and virtual machines hosted in public and private clouds at Node4, where he holds the title of practice manager (SRE and DevOps). He also buys way too many records!

Most popular book of Russ McKendrick

The Kubernetes Bible

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Gineesh Madapparambath

Gineesh Madapparambath brings over 15 years of IT service management and consultancy expertise, specializing in infrastructure and automation projects. He's adept at crafting automation solutions using Ansible, showcased in his book "Ansible for Real-Life Automation." Gineesh excels in coordinating global data center infrastructure deployments across classic, private, and public cloud environments. With roles spanning from systems engineer to content author, his cross-cultural experience ensures seamless project execution and infrastructure design.

Most popular book of Gineesh Madapparambath

The Kubernetes Bible

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Amit Malik

Amit Malik is an IT enthusiast and technology evangelist from Delhi, India. He specializes in Virtualization, Cloud, and emerging technology space. He has an intense knowledge in building cloud solutions with Microsoft Windows Azure Pack. Amit holds various industry admired certifications from all major OEM's in Virtualization and Cloud space including MCSE for Private Cloud. Amit has designed and built numerous virtualization and private cloud solutions comprising the product lines of Microsoft, VMware, and Citrix. Apart from these, he can be found working on emerging technologies including VDI, hyper convergence, Software Defined Infrastructure solutions including networking and storage, Containers, Big Data, IoT, and other similar technologies. Amit is interested in building products and doing product management in near future for related technology space. You can always reach Amit on LinkedIn (https://in.linkedin.com/in/amitmalik99)or email ([email protected])

Most popular book of Amit Malik

Azure DevOps Explained

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Bekim Dauti

Bekim Dauti works in the administration of servers, computer networks, and training in Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft.nHe has a bachelor's degree from the University of Tirana and a master's degree from UMGC Europe, both in IT. Additionally, he has nearly 20 years of experience as a Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI) and more than 15 years of experience as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Bekim holds several certifications from vendors such as ECDL, Certiport, CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, and Sun Microsystems. Bekim has contributed to nearly 20 books and dozens of articles for PC World Albanian and CIO Albanian. He founded Dautti LLC.nThese days, he blogs on Bekim Dauti's Blog. In addition, he works as a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

Most popular book of Bekim Dauti

Windows Server 2025 Administration Fundamentals

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Kaiwan N. Billimoria

Kaiwan N. Billimoria taught himself BASIC programming on his dad's IBM PC back in 1983. He was programming in C and Assembly on DOS until he discovered the joys of Unix, and by around 1997, Linux!nKaiwan has worked on many aspects of the Linux system programming stack, including Bash scripting, system programming in C, kernel internals, device drivers, and embedded Linux work. He has actively worked on several commercial/FOSS projects. His contributions include drivers to the mainline Linux OS and many smaller projects hosted on GitHub. His Linux passion feeds well into his passion for teaching these topics to engineers, which he has done for well over two decades now. He's also the author of Hands-On System Programming with Linux, Linux Kernel Programming (and its Part 2 book) and Linux Kernel Debugging. It doesn't hurt that he is a recreational ultrarunner too.

Most popular book of Kaiwan N. Billimoria

Linux Kernel Programming

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Julian Balog

Julian Balog is a senior software engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. Currently, his work primarily focuses on application delivery controllers, containerized workflows, networking, and security. With a never-ending passion for Linux and open-source technologies, Julian is always in pursuit of learning new things while solving problems and making things work through simple, efficient, and practical engineering. He lives with his wife, two children, and an Aussie-doodle in the greater Seattle area, Washington.

Most popular book of Julian Balog

Mastering Linux Administration

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Alexandru Calcatinge

Alexandru Calcatinge is an open-minded architect with a background in computer science and mathematics. He is a senior university lecturer with a PhD in urban planning from Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urban Planning and a postgraduate degree in DevOps from Caltech’s Center for Technology and Management Education (CTME). He teaches students about architectural programming and development and open source technologies. He has authored five books on architecture and urban planning and numerous scientific articles on urban and rural development. Alex was certified as a Linux trainer in 2017. He loves the DevOps philosophy and the possibilities that cloud technologies bring for the future. He is also a certified programming analyst, computer network administrator, trainer, designer, and life coach.

Most popular book of Alexandru Calcatinge

Mastering Linux Administration

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Gigi Sayfan

Gigi Sayfan has been developing software for 25+ years in domains as diverse as instant messaging, morphing, chip fabrication process control, embedded multimedia applications for game consoles, brain-inspired ML, custom browser development, web services for 3D distributed game platforms, IoT sensors, virtual reality, and genomics. He has written production code in languages such as Go, Python, C, C++, C#, Java, Delphi, JavaScript, and even Cobol and PowerBuilder for operating systems such as Windows (3.11 through 7), Linux, macOS, Lynx (embedded), and Sony PlayStation. His technical expertise includes databases, low-level networking, distributed systems, containers, unorthodox user interfaces, modern web applications, and general SDLC.

Most popular book of Gigi Sayfan

Mastering Kubernetes

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