Red Hat Ž Linux Ž Network Toolkit, 2nd Edition Now updated and expanded with new information on firewalls, Samba, Arkeia, and more, this acclaimed guide gives you all the tools and techniques you need to implement a robust, reliable Linux network. From setting up Samba and e-mail servers to creating firewalls and automated backups, author Paul Sery demystifies the design, configuration, and administration of a Linux network - and shows you step-by-step how to build a secure, cost-effective system for your organization. Working Linux Solutions for Network Challenges: Set up a simple client-server network, from installation to troubleshooting Understand how Linux works and explore configuration options Harness the power of Samba to share resources and expand network functionality Connect your network to the Internet - and evaluate today's broadband options Extend network services with DNS, NFS, NIS, and e-mail servers Get up to speed on system administration basics, from managing accounts to scripting Use Arkeia to automate network backups - and save time and trouble Build firewalls and add active security measures to keep your server and network safe 2 CD-ROMs with Red Hat Linux 6.1, including: ApplixWare office suite demo Arkeia automated network backup system demo (30-day trial) Firewall scripts (ipchains) Diald networking scripts DNS (Domain Name Server) scripts E-mail server configuration Plus bonus CD-ROM chapters on Linux resources www.idgbooks.com
Red Hat Ž Linux Ž Network Toolkit, 2nd Edition Now updated and expanded with new information on firewalls, Samba, Arkeia, and more, this acclaimed guide gives you all the tools and techniques you need to implement a robust, reliable Linux ...
A step-by-step guide to bulding a commercial-grade firewall with open source software Building Linux and OpenBSD Firewalls It's now more important than ever before to protect your data and computers from people trying to hack into your network. Without the proper security, the wrong person can gain access to your system and read critical documents, change data, delete items, and much worse. With this book, you'll quickly learn how to protect your network from such attacks as you build a Linux or OpenBSD firewall. From determining how much security you'll need to configuring the firewall and monitoring your system, authors Tom Yates and Wes Sonnenreich clearly guide you through all the necessary steps to improve your security. They show you how to: * Build Linux and OpenBSD firewalls that meet your security needs * Choose the appropriate hardware for each operating system and put the machine together * Configure a firewall that allows network services such as email, newsgroups, and Internet and intranet access * Monitor and update your system to close any holes in security * Detect intruders and restore your network security The companion Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/sonnenreich features: * Updates for the most recent releases of OpenBSD and Red Hat * Useful scripts and tools * Sample firewall configurations * Additional online resources
With this book, you'll quickly learn how to protect your network from such attacks as you build a Linux or OpenBSD firewall.
Provides information on using Ubuntu Linux from the command line, covering such topics as using the shell, working with files, backing up data, accessing network resources, and handling remote system administration.
Apply skills you learn from this book to use and administer desktops and servers running Ubuntu, Debian, and KNOPPIX or any other Linux distribution.
Whether you're a Linux newcomer looking for foolproof installation tips or a Debian GNU/ veteran who wants the scoop on the latest security enhancements, this authoritative guide delivers all the information you need to make the most of the ...
What has made Ubuntu the most popular Linux distribution in recent years? It's the emphasis on ease of installation and use. It gets even easier when paired with Ubuntu Linux For Dummies. This friendly reference shows you how to run Ubuntu directly from CD-ROM and install it on a PC as a personal workstation and network server. You’ll find out how to download Ubuntu and start using it right away. You'll also discover how to: Connect to a LAN via a wireless and Ethernet Use OpenOffice.org and Mozilla Firefox drawing and editing Tap into multimedia, graphics and other applications using Ubuntu Create services for a home or small business network Generate and manage web pages, print services, and more Find helpful information about Ubuntu and Linux Troubleshoot and fix problems "Ubuntu" means "humanity toward others." Operating system guidebooks don’t get any more humane than Ubuntu Linux For Dummies.
So is this book, and it will have you up and running with Ubuntu in no time. You'll not only discover how to use the live version, but also how to install it permanently, use Ubuntu for daily work, and even play with multimedia.
