Fedora 42 Unleashed: The Definitive Guide to Linux Administration, Automation, and System Security

Unlock the full power of Fedora 42, one of the fastest-growing and most advanced Linux distributions available today. Fedora 42 Unleashed is a complete, hands-on guide designed for beginners, system administrators, IT professionals, and developers who want to master Linux administration, automation, and system security. This definitive guide walks you step by step through installing, configuring, and managing Fedora 42, helping you build secure, high-performing, and automated systems with confidence.

Packed with real-world examples, practical tutorials, and expert insights, this book covers everything from understanding Fedora editions, navigating the Linux file system, managing users and permissions, configuring networking, automating tasks with shell scripting, monitoring performance, to implementing advanced security measures. Whether you’re managing desktops, servers, or enterprise environments, this guide equips you with the skills to optimize, secure, and maintain your Fedora 42 systems efficiently.


What's Inside:
Comprehensive installation and post-installation setup for Fedora Workstation, Server, and IoT editions

Step-by-step guidance on Linux command line, file systems, and permissions

Detailed instructions on user and group management, sudo configuration, and access control

Full coverage of DNF package management, software repositories, and dependency resolution

Hands-on tutorials for system services, process management, and service automation with systemd

Complete networking setup including interfaces, hostnames, firewalls (firewalld), and troubleshooting

Storage and file system management with LVM, RAID, disk monitoring, and backups

In-depth Fedora security and hardening: SELinux, SSH security, password policies, and firewall rules

Master automation with shell scripting, cron jobs, and systemd timers

Techniques for performance monitoring, log management, resource optimization, and troubleshooting

Best practices for long-term system maintenance, reliability, and scalability

This book is packed with actionable examples, real-world solutions, and step-by-step instructions to help you become a Fedora expert quickly.


About the Reader:
This book is perfect for:

Beginners looking to learn Linux administration and Fedora from the ground up

System administrators managing Fedora servers or workstations

IT professionals aiming to improve automation, security, and system performance

Developers who want a reliable, secure, and optimized Linux environment for coding and deployment

Tech enthusiasts seeking a modern, practical, and hands-on Linux guide

If you want to learn Fedora 42 thoroughly, automate tasks, secure systems, and troubleshoot like a professional, this book is your ultimate guide.