Starts with the basics of Red Hat, the leading Linux distribution in the U.S., such as network planning and Red Hat installation and configuration Offers a close look at the new Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and Fedora Core 4 releases New chapters cover configuring a database server, creating a VNC server, monitoring performance, providing Web services, exploring SELinux security basics, and exploring desktops Demonstrates how to maximize the use of Red Hat Network, upgrade and customize the kernel, install and upgrade software packages, and back up and restore the file system The four CDs contain the full Fedora Core 4 distribution

Fully up to date with version 6 of Red Hat, this handbook gives readers everything they need to install, configure and administer Red Hay systems. Both novice and experienced system administrators can use this book to master Linux networking, file service, e-mail, security, back-ups, print sharing, Web, FTP, and much more.

Shows first-time Linux users how to install and use the latest version of the world’s most popular Linux distribution, Red Hat Updated to cover the latest features in the Fall 2003 Red Hat release Gives readers the lowdown on navigating the GNOME graphical user interfaces, working with the OpenOffice.org Desktop Productivity Suite, connecting to the Internet with DSL or cable, setting up a firewall, and more, in a friendly, easy-to-understand style Contains new chapters on using the WINE system to execute Windows applications under Linux and creating a streaming audio server–plus new coverage of using Mozilla to access e-mail and configuring virtual private networks Includes the Red Hat Linux Fedora Publisher’s Edition on one DVD

Your Complete Guide to the World's Leading Linux Enterprise Distribution Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 is emerging as the corporate Linux standard. One of the first books to focus on this robust product, Mastering Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 gives you the practical information you need to install, configure, and network Linux on a large number of computers. For experienced administrators, this book uniquely features detailed coverage of Apache, TUX, Samba, NFS, vsFTP, Squid, SSH, DNS, DHCP, iptables, CUPS, sendmail, Postfix, NIS, LDAP, MySQL, system administration command line and GUI tools and utilities for each phase of the management process. It also helps you configure the GUI for enterprise workstations. Topics include: Installing Linux on a standalone system, over a network, and automatically on multiple computers Navigating the command line interface Administering users and groups securely Managing packages with the RPM GUI tool Configuring and troubleshooting the boot process Upgrading and recompiling kernels Backing up your system with RAID Understanding basic TCP/IP networking Managing Linux on your LAN Securing Linux firewalls Ensuring secure remote access Installing, configuring, and testing DNS, DHCP, CUPS, sendmail and Postfix mail servers Configuring and troubleshooting FTP, NFS, Samba, Apache, TUX, and Squid Effectively using Linux authentication services--NIS and LDAP Using Red Hat GUI administrative tools appropriately Setting up MySQL for databases Managing X servers and X clients Working with GNOME and KDE

Annotation "Now updated and expanded with new information on firewalls, Samba, Arkeia, and more, this 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."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

A no-nonsense guide to creating an effective resume covers such topics as preparing a professional resume presentation, using attention-grabbing keywords and using electronic resume-submission tools.

The first book on the market to bring together a comprehensive set of tools that can be implemented quickly, this guide helps administrators manage multi-platform networks (Microsoft, Novell, UNIX) using a single administrative Linux server and cross-platform tools. CD contains all tools and utilities discussed in the text, including LinuxAgent MIB, TCPDUMP, and NETSTAT.

Annotation Red Hat Linux System Administration Unleashed will show the reader how to configure and manage a Linux system to keep it running optimally in a 24x7 environment. The book will focus on the day to day operations and user issues that system administrators must deal with in a 24x7 environment. The book will include advanced topics such as RAID, Customizing the Kernel, and Hacker Security. The focus of the book is on the issues and skills related to running Red Hat Linux with other operating systems - internetworking Linux in a large network setting with a large user base. Topics include File System and Disk Management, Backups and Disaster Recovery, Networking in a NT Environment, Networking in a NetWare Environment, Networking in a Unix Environment, Shells and Scripting, Internet Services, and System Monitoring and Tuning.

Guide to Linux Installation and Administration, Second Edition is a hands-on, practical guide that can be used to master installing and administering Linux, in preparation for taking Linux certification exams from LPI and SAIR/GNU. This book begins by introducing operating system concepts with a brief history of Linux and the Free Software movement, then moves into user-oriented tasks such as logging in, using the graphical interface, and navigating the file system from a command line or graphical file manager. Later chapters cover tasks such as user account management, file system setup and management, backup strategies, and basic shell scripting. Throughout the book, each topic is supported by thorough explanations and real-world examples, review questions, hands-on projects, and extensive case projects.