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Your Complete Guide to the World's Leading Linux Distribution Whether you depend on Linux as a server or desktop OS, Mastering Red Hat Linux 9 gives you the practical information you need to install, configure, and administer the latest version of Red Hat's operating system to suit your specific computing needs. Clear, step-by-step instruction teaches you basic, intermediate, and advanced techniques, and the Publisher's Edition of Red Hat Linux 9?included on two CDs?lets you get started right away. Coverage includes: Installing Linux from multiple sources Automating Linux installation over a network Navigating the command line interface Administering users and groups Managing RPM packages Troubleshooting the boot process Recompiling a kernel Configuring the X Window Working with GNOME and KDE Using Red Hat GUI administrative tools Understanding basic TCP/IP networking Securing Linux firewalls Setting up secure remote access Installing and testing DNS, DHCP, CUPS, and sendmail Configuring and troubleshooting FTP, NFS, Samba, and Apache Online Bonus Chapters: Linux Certification requirments (not yet available) Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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Author:   Michael Jang
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   Sybex Inc.,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 5.50cm , Length: 22.40cm
Weight:   1.530kg
ISBN:  

9780782141795

ISBN 10:   078214179
Pages:   976
Publication Date:   06 June 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Part 1: Installing Red Hat Linux. Chapter 1: Introducing Red Hat Linux. Chapter 2: Preparing Your Hardware. Chapter 3: Installing Linux Locally. Chapter 4: Installing Linux Over a Network. Chapter 5: Kickstarting Linux. Part 2: Linux Fundamentals. Chapter 6: Starting at the Command Line. Chapter 7: A Filesystem Primer. Chapter 8: Making the Shell Work for You. Part 3: Basic Linux Administration. Chapter 9: Administering Users and Groups Securely. Chapter 10: Managing Packages with RPM. Chapter 11: Configuring and Troubleshooting the Boot Process. Chapter 12: Upgrading and Recompiling Kernels. Chapter 13: The Administrative Nitty-Gritty. Chapter 14: Backing Up Your System. Part 4: X Window Management. Chapter 15: Managing X Servers and X Clients. Chapter 16: GNOME. Chapter 17: KDE. Chapter 18: GUI Applications. Chapter 19: Red Hat Graphical Front Ends. Part 5: Basic Linux Networking. Chapter 20: A TCP/IP Primer. Chapter 21: Managing Linux on Your LAN. Chapter 22: Securing Your Linux Network. Part 6: Linux Network Services. Chapter 23: Remote Access and xinetd Services. Chapter 24: DNS and DHCP. Chapter 25: Printing with CUPS and LPD. Chapter 26: Mail Services. Part 7: Linux File-Sharing Services. Chapter 27: FTP Clients and Servers. Chapter 28: Linux Sharing Services: NFS and NIS. Chapter 29: Making Samba Work for You. Chapter 30: Web Services. Appendix: Linux Command Reference. Index.

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Michael Jang is a full-time author covering networks and operating systems. An avid Linux user since 1995, his works include Linux+ Exam Cram, Sair Linux/GNU Installation and Configuration Exam Cram, Mastering Linux 2nd Edition, and Linux Networking Clearly Explained. Michael is also a Red Hat Certified Engineer.

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