Fedora Linux Essentials: Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers

"Fedora Linux Essentials"

"Fedora Linux Essentials" is an authoritative guide designed for both aspiring and experienced Linux professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of Fedora, one of the world's leading open-source operating systems. The book begins by unveiling Fedora's unique architecture, explores the governance and collaborative principles of its project, and provides clarity on its wide array of editions—from Workstation and Server to IoT and Silverblue. Through meticulously crafted chapters, readers gain valuable insight into Fedora's rapid release cycles, sophisticated security model, versatile deployment strategies, and its pivotal role in the ever-evolving Linux ecosystem.

This volume delivers a hands-on, in-depth exploration of every stage of Fedora system administration, from initial installations and automation using the Anaconda installer to advanced system provisioning in physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Readers will master package management with DNF and RPM, understand custom repository building, and confidently manage local and third-party packages. The book extends further into crucial domains such as advanced networking, granular permission models, centralized logging, and robust configuration management using industry-standard tools like Ansible, Puppet, and Salt.

Special attention is given to security, compliance, and modern infrastructure paradigms. Through detailed coverage of SELinux policy engineering, application and container hardening, vulnerability assessment, and incident response, readers are prepared to ensure enterprise-grade security and compliance. Whether optimizing a Fedora desktop for development, orchestrating containers with Podman or Kubernetes, or contributing new packages and custom spins to the Fedora community, this book stands as an indispensable reference for unlocking the full power of Fedora Linux in today's dynamic IT landscape.

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Ebook: 12 juni 2025