SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 Official Administration Guide Master SLES 16 system administration, security, and automation

The official SUSE Linux guide to mastering Linux administration. Deploy, secure, and manage SLES 16 servers while preparing for the SCA certification
Key Features
Build real-world SLES 16 sysadmin skills through hands-on tasks and examples
Secure and optimize enterprise Linux systems using mcphost, cockpit, firewalld, SELinux, and system roles
Prepare for the SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA) exam with guided exercises
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
Mastering enterprise Linux administration can be overwhelming without guidance, especially for those targeting the SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA) certification or managing critical IT infrastructures. This practical guide offers the complete skillset required to confidently operate, secure, and maintain SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 16.
Written by senior SUSE product experts, this book helps you deploy physical and cloud systems, configure software and networking, secure services using firewalld and SELinux, and manage storage using BTRFS and LVM. With step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, and detailed chapters on automation with system roles and containers with Podman, you'll build confidence across core Linux administration topics. You'll also gain hands-on practice with system snapshots, kernel tuning, and AI with mcphost. It also includes a brief introduction to SLES 4 SAP-specific features. You'll learn how to configure services, harden systems, automate infrastructure with tools like Agama, Cockpit, and System Roles.
This is the only official guide for SLE administrators and engineers, providing trusted insight you will not find anywhere else. By the end, you will be well-equipped to manage SLES systems in enterprise environments and approach the SCA certification with confidence.
What you will learn
Install and configure SLES 16 on physical and cloud platforms
Manage users, permissions, and network settings
Secure systems using firewalld and SELinux
Administer remote access with SSH, Cockpit, and tunnels
Use Agentic AI with mcphost
Handle storage with BTRFS, LVM, and NFS
Tune system performance and kernel parameters
Use automation tools like Ansible and system roles
Deploy and manage containers using Podman
Who this book is for
This book is for system administrators, platform engineers, DevOps professionals, developers, and certification aspirants looking to strengthen their Linux expertise, prepare for the SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA) exam, and gain practical skills for managing IT infrastructures. It is especially valuable for those working with SAP environments on Linux, where reliability and performance are critical. Prior Linux knowledge isn't required, but familiarity with basic IT concepts will be helpful.
Table of Contents
Getting SLES 16 up and running (Physical and Cloud)
Running Basic commands and simple shell scripts
Managing regular operations with tools
Securing system with users, groups and permissions
Enabling network connectivity
Adding, patching and managing software. Transactional Updates
Remote systems administration
Enabling and using Cockpit
Securing Network connectivity with firewalld
Keeping system hardened with SELinux
Agentic AI with MCP host
Manage local storage and filesystems
Flexible storage management with LVM
Configure and use system snapshots with BTRFS and snapper
Understanding boot process
Automating with system roles

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