Alpine Linux Administration

Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers

Richard Johnson

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Hitex Press
14 August 2025

Algorithms & data structures; Programming & scripting languages: general

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""Alpine Linux Administration"" is a comprehensive guide designed for system administrators, DevOps professionals, and IT architects who seek to harness the full capabilities of Alpine Linux for secure, efficient, and scalable deployments. This book meticulously unpacks Alpine's unique philosophy, including its commitment to simplicity, resource efficiency, and hardened security. Through detailed explorations of the system's musl libc and BusyBox integration, architectural foundations, and community governance, readers gain a solid understanding of why Alpine is a preferred choice for modern container environments and security-focused infrastructures. Moving beyond foundational concepts, the book delivers practical, hands-on guidance for real-world system management. It covers every aspect of Alpine Linux administration-from initial installation methods across traditional hardware or advanced cloud platforms, to sophisticated package management using apk, repository optimization, service configuration, and backup strategies. In-depth chapters illuminate the intricacies of networking, firewalling, monitoring, and the orchestration of resilient network services, with special attention to best practices for security, compliance, and automated deployment. With advanced topics such as containerization, kernel hardening, mandatory access controls, performance diagnostics, and automation at scale, ""Alpine Linux Administration"" equips readers not only to deploy and secure Alpine Linux in any environment, but to do so with confidence and finesse. Whether optimizing images for Kubernetes, architecting disaster recovery solutions, or implementing zero trust frameworks, this book serves as an authoritative reference and indispensable field manual for professionals committed to operational excellence on Alpine Linux.

By: Richard Johnson
Imprint: Hitex Press
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 390g
ISBN: 9798896652205
Pages: 290
Publication Date: 14 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active