The official SUSE Linux guide to mastering Linux administration. Deploy, secure, and manage SLES 16 servers while preparing for the SCA certificationKey FeaturesBuild real-world SLES 16 sysadmin skills through hands-on tasks and examplesSecure and optimize enterprise Linux systems using mcphost, cockpit, firewalld, SELinux, and system rolesPrepare for the SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA) exam with guided exercisesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionMastering 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 learnInstall and configure SLES 16 on physical and cloud platformsManage users, permissions, and network settingsSecure systems using firewalld and SELinuxAdminister remote access with SSH, Cockpit, and tunnelsUse Agentic AI with mcphostHandle storage with BTRFS, LVM, and NFSTune system performance and kernel parametersUse automation tools like Ansible and system rolesDeploy and manage containers using PodmanWho this book is forThis 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.