Linux Server Step-by-Step Configuration Guide
The Accidental Administrator: Linux Server Step-by-Step Configuration Guide
is packed with 54 hands-on, step-by-step exercises and 185 graphics including screen captures
showing you exactly what you should be seeing on your own screen. It's the most straight-forward,
visual approach to learning how to configure a Red Hat⁄CentOS Linux server, filled with
practical tips and secrets learned from years of teaching, consulting, and administering Linux servers.
There's no time wasted on boring theory. The essentials are covered in chapters on installing,
administering, user management, file systems and directory management, networking, package management,
automated task scheduling, network services including DHCP and DNS, Samba, NFS, mail servers, Web and
FTP servers, SSH, security, firewalls, NAT, performance monitoring, management tools, and more.
Inside this concise, step-by-step guide, you'll find:
• Where to find and legally download the free server software
• How to build and configure an Apache Web server, including virtual hosts
• How to configure file and printer sharing for Windows clients with Samba
• How to understand Linux file and directory permissions
With hands-on exercises using virtualization (VMWare is used in the book, but other virtualization
environments will work equally as well), this book is perfect for both individuals working by
themselves or for groups such as classes and users groups.
All the information is presented in a straightforward, yet casual style that you can understand
and use right away. This practical book makes it possible for you to build a working Linux server
in a matter of minutes. Of course, some of the more advanced configs may take a little longer,
but even so, you'll be able to "get it done" in a minimal amount of time.
Reader Joshua Clarke says, "I picked this book up not because I needed it for work, but because
I was personally curious about the inner workings of Linux. When they say there is very little
theory and mostly interactive examples, they mean it, and if that is how your brain functions
you will feel right at home with this book. I feel much more confident in my Linux skills now
and may be investigating further for my own personal gain.
"The book takes you through a fresh Linux install, to understanding the filesystem and command
line, to getting the system online and hosting your email and web site (and everything in between).
You can even learn how to turn your Linux computer into a router and firewall! Now I can get rid
of that router I have to restart once a day.
"One part that stood out to me was the sections on getting your Linux machine to talk with the
other machines in your house. I was able to connect to both my Mac and Windows boxes with ease,
and can even control them straight from the Linux machine.
"If you suddenly find yourself as an "Accidental Administrator" and need (or want!) to use Linux,
I would definitely suggest picking up this book. The step-by-step instructions alone can get you
set up with everything you need for a functioning network or server.
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More Windows Administration Information:
• Setting Up a Linux Modem
• The Linux Directory Structure
• Connecting Linux to the Internet
• Easy Way to Install Linux
• How to Dual Boot Windows XP and Ubuntu 8
• Installing Fedora 3 Linux
• Welcome to the world of Knoppix
• Fedora 3 Linux File Management
• Understanding the Linux Boot Process
• Linux Installation CDs vs. Linux "Live" CDs
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