Chapter 2. Configuring the System

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

• Navigating text files with less
• Introduction to Vim
• Speaking the right language
• Synchronizing the system clock with NTP and the chrony suite
• Setting your hostname and resolving the network
• Becoming a superuser
• Building a static network connection
• Customizing your system banners and messages
• Priming the kernel