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"Linux Container Management with LXD"

"Linux Container Management with LXD" is a comprehensive and authoritative guide designed for IT professionals, system architects, and enthusiasts seeking a deep understanding of LXD—the next-generation container hypervisor built on top of LXC. This book meticulously unpacks the evolution and core principles of Linux containerization, providing clear explanations of namespaces, control groups, and the architectural underpinnings that set LXD apart from alternative platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, and systemd-nspawn. Security, isolation, and kernel enhancements are thoughtfully addressed, equipping readers with critical knowledge for building robust, compliant, and high-performing container environments.

Across its structured chapters, the book delivers practical expertise in every aspect of LXD deployment and operation. Readers are guided through installation methods, clustering, upgrades, and disaster recovery with real-world strategies and automated solutions for high availability. Detailed discussions on storage and networking illustrate how to optimize for performance, durability, and security using technologies such as ZFS, Ceph, Open vSwitch, and advanced VLAN configurations. The lifecycle management section emphasizes automation and orchestration, empowering users to integrate LXD seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines, third-party orchestrators, and hybrid clouds.

With forward-looking insights, rich security guidance, and hands-on coverage of monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance engineering, "Linux Container Management with LXD" establishes itself as both a practical manual and a strategic reference. The final chapters chart the future of container technology, discussing LXD’s roadmap, emerging trends in edge computing, and opportunities within the open source community. Whether deploying enterprise clusters or exploring innovative infrastructure paradigms, this book equips readers to harness the full power of LXD in modern, scalable, and secure Linux environments.

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Erscheinungsdatum

E-Book: 14. Juni 2025