pThis handy cookbook teaches new-to-intermediate Linux users the essential skills necessary to manage a Linux system, using both graphical and command-line tools. Whether you run Linux in embedded, desktop, server, or cloud or virtual environments, the fundamental skills are the same. This book aims to get you up and running quickly, with copy-paste examples. p Carla Schroder provides recipes that cover specific problems, with discussions that explain how each recipe works, as well as references for additional study. p You'll learn how to ul liUse systemd, the new comprehensive service manager liBuild simple or complex firewalls with firewalld liSet up secure network connections for Linux systems and mobile devices liRescue nonbooting systems liReset lost passwords on Linux and Windows liUse dnsmasq to simplify managing your LAN name services liManage users and groups and control access to files liProbe your computer hardware and monitor hardware health liManage the GRUB bootloader and