The book introduces Python as a modern, high-level language with a clean syntax, making it suitable for automating system administration tasks. It covers a range of topics, including network administration, web server administration, monitoring, and database management. Each project within the book defines the problem, designs the solution, and provides implementation steps, accompanied by source code for practical application. The second edition updates content to include Python 2.7 and Python 3, reflecting current practices and tools in system administration.
Author: Rytis Sileika.