Other Book to learn system administration using CentOS Linux?

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The discussion centers on finding the best resources for learning Linux administration, particularly for visual learners who prefer books with illustrations and practical code examples. While some recommend specific books, such as a 2021 publication and another popular title, the consensus is that many Linux administrators rely more on online resources like man pages and forums for troubleshooting rather than traditional books. The conversation emphasizes that reading alone is insufficient for mastering system administration; hands-on practice is essential for developing skills. Participants note that while books can provide foundational knowledge, real-world experience and continuous learning through practice are crucial for becoming proficient in Linux administration. Additionally, some sysadmins explore hacker literature to enhance their understanding of security and system protection.
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Recommend the best out of the bunch. I am visual learner so book with lots of pics, codes would be immensely useful.
 
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Its hard to recommend one book on this topic as it changes quietly and slowly so some books are 10 years old while the one below is from 2021:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119794455/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Amazon is a good resource to find these books with useful book reviews and ratings.

People involved in day to day Linux admin seldom look through books although they use have a couple in the office as backup when things go sideways.

Here's another popular one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0134277554/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
what do they look instead? man pages?
 
People search for the solution because so much will not be in the books. Thats what I do when I have a Linux issue. Sometimes its hard to describe it but if I have an error message I search on that to find my solution.
 
Reading a book and becoming a good systems administator is like reading a book and expecting to become a violinist for a symphony orchestra. There is no substitute for practice.,
 
Vanadium 50 said:
Reading a book and becoming a good systems administator is like reading a book and expecting to become a violinist for a symphony orchestra. There is no substitute for practice.,
you must practice from somewhere right? nobody is telling either read a book or practice I mean.
 
Lets not get caught up in the pedantics of learning things. Of course, people start out with some book and then through experience learn things not taught in the book which makes them good systems engineers. Many sysadmins read hacker books to see how its done and to see how they can protect their machines.
 
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