Oracle Linux Cookbook: Embrace Oracle Linux and master Linux Server management
by: Erik Benner (Author),Erik B. Thomsen(Author),Jonathan Spindel(Author)&0more
Publisher:Packt Publishing
Publication Date: 19 Jan. 2024
Language:English
Print Length:548 pages
ISBN-10:1803249285
ISBN-13:9781803249285
Book Description
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Key FeaturesEffortlessly upgrade from Oracle Linux 7 or migrate from CentOSBecome a pro sysadmin by learning new tricks to manage your Oracle Linux serversLearn how to install, configure, administer, and maintain Oracle Linux serversPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionDiscover the power of Oracle Linux 8, the free and enterprise-grade Linux distribution designed for use in any environment, with this recipe-style book.Starting with instructions on how to obtain Oracle Linux for both X86 and ARM-based platforms, this book walks you through various installation methods, from running it as a Windows service to installing it on a Raspberry Pi. It unravels advanced topics such as system upgrades using Leapp for major version transitions and using a PXE server and kickstart files for more advanced installations. The book then delves into swapping kernels to take advantage of Oracle's UEK, exploring boot options, managing software with DNF, and achieving high availability. Detailed recipes involving security topics will assist with tasks such as data encryption, both at rest and in motion.For developers, it offers guidance on building RPM files, using Docker and Podman in a containerized environment, working with AppStreams, and more. For large-scale deployments, the book introduces Oracle Linux Automation Manager for enterprise-level Ansible utilization, from setting up the Ansible server to basic playbook writing. Finally, you'll discover strategies for cloud migration.By the end of this book, you'll possess a comprehensive toolkit that will elevate your skills as a Linux administrator.
What you will learnMaster the use of DNF for package management and stream-specific installationsImplement high availability services through Podman and Oracle Linux Automation ManagerSecure your system with Secure Boot and at-rest disk encryption techniquesAchieve rebootless system updates using the Ksplice technologyOptimize large-scale deployments with Oracle Linux Automation Manager and AnsibleGain practical insights into storage management using Btrfs and LVM
Who this book is forThis book is for existing Oracle Linux system administrators and CentOS or RHEL admins contemplating a migration to Oracle Linux 8. A foundation of basic sysadmin skills is assumed as this is not an entry-level book; it's a cookbook focused on complex and lesser-known configurations specifically for Oracle Linux 8.
Table of contentsOracle Linux 8 - Get It? Got It? Good!Installing with and without Automation MagicExploring the Various Boot Options and Kernels in Oracle LinuxCreating and Managing Single-Instance FilesystemsSoftware Management with DNFEliminating All the SPOFs! An Exercise in RedundancyOracle Linux 8 - Patching Doesn't Have to Mean RebootingDevOps Automation Tools - Terraform, Ansible, Packer, and MoreKeeping the Data Safe - Securing a SystemRevisiting Modules and AppStreamsLions, Tigers, and Containers - Oh My! Podman and FriendsNavigating Ansible WatersLet's All Go to the Cloud
About the Author
Review “Oracle Linux Cookbook covers a wide range of topics: from installation and upgrades to software management and security to storage and containers. Several Oracle Linux ingredients are detailed, such as the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, Red Hat Compatible Kernel, Btrfs, Leapp, and Podman. A chapter is dedicated to the use of Oracle Ksplice to help you improve system security. Guides to building an operational Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) are provided and Application Streams are described in depth. You will also discover how to automate tasks with Ansible and Terraform and build RPM packages for custom applications.After reading this book, you’ll have a solid understanding of Oracle Linux and how to use it to optimize server performance, availability, and security―in addition to getting a taste of what makes it unique among Enterprise Linux distributions. In my decades of working with our customers, they consistently say that performance, stability, and security are the key reasons they’ve become Oracle Linux connoisseurs. ” --Robert G. Shimp,Senior Vice President,Infrastructure Software Product Management, Oracle“The Oracle Linux Cookbook is a must-have guide for IT pros. It mixes the best of open-source software with the support businesses need. The book teaches you everything about Oracle Linux, from small devices to powerful cloud systems. If you want to get the most out of Oracle Linux, this book shows you how to use it in new and exciting ways.It's like a bridge between knowing and doing. This book is great for a wide range of IT jobs. It helps you discover all that Oracle Linux can do and teaches you how to develop and use it in your business. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this book will help you become a master of open-source Linux for businesses.” --Anuj (Kevin) Verma, Consulting Technical Manager, Oracle Linux & VM Global Consulting, Oracle
About the Author Erik Benner is the VP of Enterprise Transformation and an Oracle ACE director. He is an expert strategist for customers across the United States. His customer engagements range from enterprise cloud transformations to data center consolidation and modernization. He frequently presents at conferences such as Oracle CloudWorld, ASCEND, BLUEPRINT 4D, and FOSSY. Having worked with Oracle and Sun Systems since the mid-90s, Erik is well-versed in most of the core Oracle technologies, including Oracle Cloud, Oracle Linux, and Oracle Database. When not flying to far points of the country from the Metro Atlanta area, he enjoys spending time with his family at their observatory, where the telescopes outnumber the people.Erik B. Thomsen is a Principal Sales Consultant passionate about Linux, cloud-native technologies, and “Everything as Code.” He is an innovative strategist with extensive experience working in multiple facets of IT, including DevSecOps, product management for databases and Linux, and platform engineering, where he led the development of an enterprise Kubernetes container platform. He has many years of consulting experience working for numerous Fortune 500 companies. Often described as a “visionary” or “thought leader” by his peers, Erik leverages his expertise in technology with his creative development and automation skills to help customers design, deploy, and manage cutting-edge IT solutions.Jonathan Spindel is a highly skilled and experienced technology leader and evangelist with a strong emphasis on Oracle ecosystems cloud infrastructure and automation. With over 23 years in the industry, he possesses a comprehensive understanding of managing, designing, and deploying multi-tenant enterprise systems and cloud solutions to address business needs and enhance operational processes. Jonathan excels in providing end-to-end management and technical turnkey cloud solutions that drive increased business productivity and reduce operational costs, ultimately delivering timely returns on investment. His hands-on approach and deep expertise in Oracle and mainstream infrastructure and cloud technologies enable him to optimize performance and streamline operations, while his proficiency in automation ensures efficient and error-free processes.
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