The ONE Book that Every Linux Sysadmin Should Have

The Unix and Linux System Administration, 5th edition has arrived!

This book has been the most-used resource for the last ~8 years of my career. It's the ONE book I would study if I had to start over as a Linux System Administrator or DevOps engineer again. Every sysadmin should have a copy at their desk.

This is a review of the book in general and the new edition specifically, along with a few wishlist items and criticisms.

[Cryptovariable]

When I was starting out years ago this book started my career. Every time I was asked to do something I would nod my head and say "Yup I can do that" and then run back to my desk and furiously read the section in "the book" on what they asked me to do. Made me look like a daggone genius.

[crisk]

Thanks for always giving solid advice. Also, I really enjoy the fact that you get so excited about what could effectively be called a "user manual." It's probably one of the few user manuals that actually gets used. Keep them coming!

[samr]

Thanks for the recommendation! It's extremely helpful when there are many resources available and someone reputable helps narrow down the list of must reads. Much appreciated!

[hiddenlawyer]

I have been teaching myself Linux in the past couple months and needed a good reference. This looks like a good way to focus and learn this system as a whole, thank you!!!

[kristoferlinnestjerna]

As a developer I really enjoy watching this channel. I always seem to learn a bit more stuff, thank you!

[uhoh]

Just ordered it, thank you, Dave. Your outline of what is missing, invaluable.

[SumanthLazarus]

Love your passionate review; can really feel the respect and adulation you have for the authors.

[TechEdge-]

I'm reading this book and I can say it covers a wide range topics and will help anyone understand the underpinnings of Linux. I've never been a sys admin but you got me so interested in this book, so I decided to buy it. I don't regret my decision. Maybe, I'll become a sys admin at some point.

[daviddupoise]

glad this finally came off the press. I have been eagerly awaiting this very notice. Used your affiliate link - Thank you.

[gsswrk]

Purchased to support the channel. Keep up the good work

[JustLoveSkate]

13:33 "I don't understand why ther's no coverage in here of 'pf'. That would make 'sense' to cover it."
I chuckled :^)

[calmperson]

Great Stuff!!! Cheers to many more exciting adventures and video tuts :P

[mrba]

Just bought the book. Enjoy the beer. Thank you for all your recommendations and great tutorials.

[Diego-rczi]

Man, I'm still in my degree but very interested in sysadmin work, I enjoy all your words, your explanations and your tips, thanks a lot and I will keep studying

[timfoote]

I don't feel there is a better channel/person tutorial. I am a windows sys admin. I know maybe 20% of Linux. This channel GOLD!!! Gosh you should have gotten the presidential medal of freedom!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for your work, your time, your effort!

[jakeschlottag]

Just got mine last Friday!!! Awesome book!

[unixsystems]

I wholeheartedly agree with you my friend. A 20+ years UNIX veteran and this is the only book I buy on the subject now!

[Hannibal]

You actually convinced me to buy this book, which in itself is impressive. A video tutorital on Dtrace would be cool by the way!

[Adrian_Galilea]

I'd like to make you consider getting in contact with the author of the book, perhaps just send them this video, while appreciating what you do for us, I think if I was the author, I'd love to have your criticism.

[cmeza]

I know about 4 commands and doodle around Linux BUT I'm 'bout to buy this sumbetch right now and see what I get myself into after hearing this glorious speech. Yeah I should really watch more of these videos.