The Best-Selling CentOS eBooks of All Time

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Book Cover of Andrew Mallett - Centos System Administration Essentials

By Andrew Mallett – Linux Expert & Educator 

4.30
| 2014 | 174 Pages
Recommended for: 
Linux administrators seeking to differentiate themselves or beginners with a keen interest in Linux administration. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
  • Conquer the command line using shortcuts in the shell and within the editor Vim.
  • Analyze the booting of CentOS utilizing MBR, GRUB, and Plymouth.
  • Gain an understanding of the filesystem structure of hard links, inodes, and data using stat and ls.
  • Manage software installations with YUM.
  • Handle services as they migrate from System V scripts.
Reviews:
Real-world Knowledge
Step-by-Step Guide
Easy-to-Follow Instructions
Supplements Existing Knowledge
Covers Important Subject Areas
Not for Beginners
Lacks Detailed Installation Information
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Book Cover of Mitja Resman - CentOS High Availability: Leverage the Power of High Availability Clusters on Centos Linux, the Enterprise-class, Open Source Operating System

By Mitja Resman – System Engineer & Author 

4.22
| 2015 | 156 Pages
Recommended for: 
System Engineers & System Administrators. Intermediate to Advanced readers.
You will:
  • Install, configure, and manage a multi-node cluster running on CentOS Linux
  • Learn to start, stop, and migrate resources from one host to another
  • Understand cluster resources, services, and resource groups configuration
  • Configure failover domains and fencing/STONITH on CentOS 6 and 7
  • Test cluster failovers and maintain a high availability multinode cluster environment
Reviews:
Practical
Informative
Step-by-step
Focused
Detailed
Brief
Skims over details
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CentOS Book made by AI

By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
Learn CentOS faster with a book created specifically for you by state-of-the-art AI. Our AI has vast knowledge of CentOS, and will craft a custom-tailored book for you in just 10 minutes. This tailored book addresses YOUR unique interests, goals, knowledge level, and background. Available for online reading, PDF download, and Kindle, your custom book will provide personalized insights to help you learn faster, expand your horizons, and accomplish your goals. Embark on your CentOS learning journey with a personalized book - made exclusively for you.
Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get a CentOS book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
  • Receive a book precisely matching your background and level of knowledge
  • Select which topics you want to learn, exclude the topics you don't
  • Define your learning goals and let your book guide you to accomplish them
  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of Peter Membrey, Tim Verhoeven, Ralph Angenendt - The Definitive Guide to CentOS (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

By Peter Membrey – Chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society & Chartered IT Professional and 2 more 

4.21
| 2009 | 374 Pages
Recommended for: 
IT professionals, Linux enthusiasts, and individuals interested in CentOS and enterprise networking. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
  • Understand CentOS features without the price tag
  • Learn real-world tasks and examples
  • Grasp CentOS basics for small and medium enterprises
  • Explore CentOS website, documentation, and forums
  • Introduction to Core Builds, High Availability, and Network Monitoring
Reviews:
Tutorial and Hands-On Learning
Real-World Examples
Hints and Tips
Focus on CentOS
Practical Reference
Lacks Security Configuration
Limited Essential Commands
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