Fedora Bible 2010 Edition: Featuring Fedora Linux 12 [Paperback]

Christopher Negus (Author), Eric Foster-Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0470554193 | ISBN-13: 978-0470554197 | Edition: 1

The perfect companion for mastering the latest version of Fedora

As a free, open source Linux operating system sponsored by Red Hat, Fedora can either be a stepping stone to Enterprise or used as a viable operating system for those looking for frequent updates. Written by veteran authors of perennial bestsellers, this book serves as an ideal companion for Linux users and offers a thorough look at the basics of the new Fedora 12.

Step-by-step instructions make the Linux installation simple while clear explanations walk you through best practices for taking advantage of the desktop interface. You'll learn how to use the Linux shell, file system, and text editor. Plus, the authors describe key system administration skills, such as setting up users, automating system tasks, backing up and restoring files, and understanding the latest security issues and threats.

Coverage includes:

• An Overview of Fedora
• Installing Fedora
• Getting Productive with the Desktop
• Using Linux Commands
• Accessing and Running Applications
• Publishing with Fedora
• Music, Video, and Images in Linux
• Using the Internet and the Web
• Understanding System Administration
• Setting Up and Supporting Users
• Automating System Tasks
• Backing Up and Restoring Files
• Computer Security Issues
• Connecting to the Internet
• Setting Up Printers and Printing
• Setting Up a File Server
• Setting Up a Mail Server
• Setting Up an FTP Server
• Setting Up a Web Server
• Setting Up an LDAP Address Book Server
• Setting Up a DHCP Server
• Setting Up a MySQL Database Server
• Making Servers Public with DNS
• Setting Up Virtual Servers

Whether a new or power user of Fedora, you'll benefit from Fedora Bible 2010 Edition: Featuring Fedora Linux 12.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The perfect guide to getting the most out of Fedora 12

Install Fedora 12 and you'll have your hands on the latest Linux technology. With bestselling authors Christopher Negus and Eric Foster-Johnson at your side, you'll be up to speed and productive in no time. Whether you're managing a simple desktop or an Internet server, learn how to install, configure, and administer Fedora systems with this valuable guide. Install or run Fedora from the included DVD and Live CD.

Set up Fedora to:

• Erase your old Windows PC and replace it with a new Linux system

• Go online with improved NetworkManager support

• Get more out of your laptops and netbooks

• Create office documents, spreadsheets, and presentations

• Manage, play, and stream your music and images

• Build a server with e-mail, Web, DNS, FTP, and database services

• Run Fedora alongside other operating systems using virtualization

• Run Windows applications using virtualization or WINE

What's on the DVD and CD-ROM?

• Official Fedora 12 install DVD
• Official Fedora 12 GNOME desktop live/install CD
  System Requirements: See the Preface and Appendix A for details and complete system requirements.

New in Fedora 12

• Improved laptop power management

• Support for more webcams

• Improved video and audio

• Runs better on low-end systems such as netbooks

• Better virtualization

• Improved security

Boot up the Fedora 12 live CD to start now

Spin, wobble, or minimize with desktop effects

Get online quickly and safely

Product Details

• Paperback: 1032 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (February 15, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470554193
• ISBN-13: 978-0470554197
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #708,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent first book for a system administrator, May 11, 2010

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Steve E. Chapel (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fedora Bible 2010 Edition: Featuring Fedora Linux 12 (Paperback)

The Fedora Bible is first and foremost an easy-to-follow hands-on guide for installing and using your own Linux system, but it also serves well as a gentle introduction to Linux system administration. The book doesn't get bogged down with lots of theory, but rather gets down to the nitty-gritty step-by-step details of installing Linux, using desktop applications, performing basic system administration tasks, setting up networking, and configuring different types of servers. Once you've set up your system, I recommend The Linux Administration Handbook for further details of system administration if you decide you want to know more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good startup guide, June 22, 2010

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Diego Bravo Estrada (Miami Beach, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fedora Bible 2010 Edition: Featuring Fedora Linux 12 (Paperback)

This "bible" is a startup guide on a big lot of topics, from the beginnings (like installing the distro from the provided DVD) to some "advanced" ones, typically for server environments.

The first part (oriented to the desktop usage) is very well planned, and the authors present a good mix of applications needed for doing the most common end-user tasks. There are both GUI and command line utilities, and the exposition is very clear, though I'd like to read more personal opinions and impressions from the authors about the tools and their alternatives.

The second part is oriented to administrative tasks, networking and security; here the reader must be warned that most if not all of the considered topics deserve entire books to be used proficiently (or securely.) With that advice, this book can be a good start point or tutorial for people interested in these matters (I'd also suggest to see the RHCE curricula.)

Fortunately, this fat book (near of 1k pages) doesn't attempt to be an authorized reference for the total Linux/Fedora universe, so it is not filled with reference lists or tables easily found on the Internet. As stated in the preface, the book is all about "Learn-through-tasks".

Finally, don't forget to read the changelog of the latest Fedora release (currently v. 13) for updates.