Linux for Beginners - Raam, Mark J

Do you want to learn Linux and its fundamentals, improve your computer programming skills and become computing expertise? If yes, then keep reading...





Linux has been well-known as one of the most powerful operating systems in the world of cybersecurity and coding.





Among its various components, Kali Linux is one of the distributions which can be treated like a boon for ethical hackers and IT people. However, everything comes with several problems. In this world of today, people have excessive trust in Kali Linux capabilities by default only. As a result, most users are not paying attention to the various manual aspects of Linux security. It is true that with Linux, you can automate many of your tasks. However, it also requires some manual touch for keeping everything with the pace. This fact even becomes more evident when it comes to the concept of security.





Though an operating system might automate all your tasks, it is your task to be anxious always. You are required to keep a close eye on the settings of our application and various other details. When you have a well-configured Kali Linux system, it might turn out to be the most difficult thing to crack. However, most Kali Linux users do not have profound knowledge about what is required for keeping their whole systems locked up. If you start using a brand-new application, try to pay very close attention to its configuration details. Running the application with the same example settings and then using it is not the ideal option. It is not at all recommended. Some of the developers in the past also put decoy settings in the applications to make sure that the applications are prevented from running. This was a great way to ensure that all the users have checked out the file of a configuration of the application.





When it comes to permissions, it forms an essential part of Linux. It is essential for a user to clearly understand how every permission functions and the implications of the various components of the OS. If you are shifting from Windows to Linux, the generalized concept might be a bit different and awkward for you. The general rule of Kali Linux is that you are not supposed to use root for your daily work. This might sound like a bit of a surprise for all the Windows users in which the operating system handles the various permissions, which are critical in nature in a different way. It is surely an inconvenient function to type a password each time you want the machine to execute a function. However, it is practical and will surely help prevent some serious security problems with your machine in the future.





In this book, you will learn more about:





Basic Linux commands

Linux Installation

File System

Basic Shell Programming

What to Do Next with Linux?

Basic Kali Linux tools

Command Syntax Patterns

Linux Files and Directories

Linux File System Searching

User and Group Management

Commands and Functions for the Beginner

Using Linux Text Editors

exercises

Building Scripts

Securing Your Linux Server

GNU Utilities

Control Privileged User

... AND MORE!!!









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