MasteringTM Red Hat® Linux 9

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 sourcesAutomating Linux installation over a networkNavigating the command line interfaceAdministering users and groupsManaging RPM packagesTroubleshooting the boot processRecompiling a kernelConfiguring the X WindowWorking with GNOME and KDEUsing Red Hat GUI administrative toolsUnderstanding basic TCP/IP networkingSecuring Linux firewallsSetting up secure remote accessInstalling and testing DNS, DHCP, CUPS, and sendmailConfiguring and troubleshooting FTP, NFS, Samba, and ApacheOnline Bonus Chapters: Linux Certification requirments (not yet available)

Spis treści:
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 Administrat ive 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.

Nota biograficzna:
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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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 sourcesAutomating Linux installation over a networkNavigating the co mmand line interfaceAdministering users and groupsManaging RPM packagesTroubleshooting the boot processRecompiling a kernelConfiguring the X WindowWorking with GNOME and KDEUsing Red Hat GUI administrative toolsUnderstanding basic TCP/IP networkingSecuring Linux firewallsSetting up secure remote accessInstalling and testing DNS, DHCP, CUPS, and sendmailConfiguring and troubleshooting FTP, NFS, Samba, and ApacheOnline Bonus Chapters: Linux Certification requirments (not yet available)