This is a document introducing the Linux System Administrator's Guide, suitable for novices. The document covers an overview of a Linux system, important parts of the kernel, and major services in a UNIX system.
The Linux System Administrator's Guide provides an introduction to managing a Linux system for novices. It covers the operating system’s components, kernel services, filesystem layout, hardware tools, and essential command‑line utilities.
The guide also includes chapters on disk management, memory handling, system monitoring, boot processes, user account management, backups, time synchronization, and where to find further help, with references to the Linux Documentation Project for source files.
It is written for novices who want an introduction to Linux system administration.
They are available via anonymous FTP at the Linux Documentation Project home page (http://www.tldp.org/).