A book for learning...

[FiveKey]

I'm primarily concerned with dealing with Linux on a dedicated server that I plan to obtain through a host and use it to run websites using Apache and all that fun stuff. I've fiddled with a bit before, but I felt as if I was running with scissors with a blindfold on.

I do plan to install Linux onto my laptop as well, but I primarily want to find a book useful for learning how to administer and fully utilize the Linux distribution that will be on my dedicated server. Can anyone recommend me some books for this purpose? Overall, I just want to read and become a guru at managing my future dedicated server as well as using Linux at home.

I've used PuTTY to access several data centers in the past, install Webmin, setup Apache, and many other things, but I want to get a comprehensive understanding of these things. However, I'm not sure if these things are related to Linux distributions itself. Maybe I'll need to get separate books for these too.

Thanks in advance!

P.S. I prefer to read tangible material from time to time, so please keep replies to books!

[jayd512]

Hello and Welcome!

Well, the ones I'm currently reading are The Linux Bible and the Linux+ Study Guide. After that, pretty much anything by O'Rielly will suit your needs.

[oz]

Welcome to the forums!

You can also find some free Linux ebooks here:

68 Linux Related Free E-books

Hope there is something that will work for you.