Books

Cloud, Kubernetes, AI, security and automation have changed what DevOps really means. This book cuts through the hype with practical guidance for building reliable, scalable platforms using proven patterns, real production lessons and modern engineering practices that help teams move faster without sacrificing stability.

Software teams are building faster than ever, but scaling engineering takes more than great code. This book shows how to create developer platforms that simplify delivery, support cloud-native systems and prepare organizations for the demands of AI. Practical, technical and grounded in real-world experience.

Build secure, modern infrastructure with confidence. This hands-on guide shows you how to use Tailscale, WireGuard and zero-trust networking to create reliable, observable systems that scale. Follow practical, production-ready examples you can apply right away without guesswork or unnecessary complexity.

Big migrations rarely fail because of code alone. The Migration Architect’s Handbook shows how to untangle dependencies, design the right repository strategy and move complex systems forward without bringing the organization to a halt. Built on real-world lessons, it turns daunting modernization efforts into practical, manageable work.

Whether you're deploying your first reverse proxy or managing high traffic production infrastructure, this book gives you the practical knowledge to use NGINX with confidence. Learn not just what each feature does but why it matters, how to avoid common mistakes and how to build fast, secure, reliable systems that scale.

Most Bash scripts start small but end up running critical systems. This book shows you how to write shell scripts that are portable, secure, and reliable across Linux distributions. From fundamental scripting techniques to production-ready patterns, you will learn how to build automation that handles errors gracefully, avoids common pitfalls and remains easy to maintain as it grows.

The Linux Virtual Filesystem is the abstraction that unifies every filesystem in Linux behind a single interface. This book explores its architecture, kernel implementation, and modern applications, giving system administrators, developers, and kernel engineers the knowledge to understand, troubleshoot, and extend the VFS.

> 3:07 a.m. The pager goes off. Your database is down, the disk is full, and you're the on-call engineer holding the line. Open this manual to the playbook you need right now to diagnose, stabilize, and verify the fix -- fast.

Ready to make the switch to Linux? *The Linux Migration Handbook* guides you through every step of the journey, from choosing a distribution and installing Linux to replacing your favorite apps and mastering the tools that make Linux powerful. Whether you want more control, better privacy, lower costs, or a deeper understanding of open source, this book helps you become a confident Linux user.

Go from your first Ansible playbook to enterprise-scale automation across hybrid clouds. This guide empowers sysadmins and DevOps pros with production-ready patterns for VMware, Kubernetes, and major cloud providers, helping you build secure, scalable infrastructure while avoiding common pitfalls.

Take Kubernetes beyond the basics and learn how to run clusters in production with confidence. Covering architecture, networking, security, observability, GitOps, and day-to-day operations, this practical guide is packed with hands-on examples, proven patterns, and real-world insights for managing Kubernetes at any scale.

Endpoint Detection and Response is at the core of modern cybersecurity. This book explores the technologies behind EDR, from kernel-level telemetry to threat hunting and zero-trust architectures, providing practical guidance for deploying and operating EDR at scale.

Whether you're upgrading, deploying, or simply exploring Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, this book is your essential guide to Canonical's most ambitious long-term support release. From installation and desktop features to security, performance, and enterprise deployment, it provides clear, practical coverage of everything you need to get the most from Ubuntu.

Build a Linux operating system from source with only the components you need. Learn how the kernel, boot process, system utilities, libraries and package management work together while gaining the practical skills to build and maintain your own Linux distribution.

Stop paying monthly fees for things you can run yourself. This hands-on guide walks you through building a 15-service home server: DNS, media, passwords, smart home, backups, and remote access, all on one affordable mini PC.