Red Hat Linux Networking and System Administration (With CD-ROM) [Paperback]

Terry Collings (Author), Kurt Wall (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 076453632X | ISBN-13: 978-0764536328 | Publication Date: January 15, 2002 | Edition: Bk&CD-Rom

This book is the book you need to run your business with Red Hat. It provides comprehensive coverage on how to manage and network the Red Hat Linux OS and step-by-step instructions needed to maintain and/or add to the Red Hat Linux system.

This book features an entire part on security and problem solving that covers detecting intrusions/hacking, implementing local security, firewalls, and Internet security. Other topics include: RAID; TCP/IP networking; connecting to Microsoft networks; connecting to Apple networks; the Red Hat network; upgrading and customizing the kernel; using scripts; backing up and restoring the file system.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Your Official Red Hat® Linux® Guide to Networking and System Administration

Reviewed by the experts at Red Hat, this in-depth guide delivers all the know-how you need to set up and manage a state-of-the-art Linux network.

Red Hat Linux experts Terry Collings and Kurt Wall start with the basics—network planning and Red Hat installation and configuration. They then show you in detail how to set up network and Internet services, from establishing a network file system to configuring mail services. Eight chapters give you the lowdown on customizing the kernel, automating tasks with scripting, performing backups, and more—the nuts-and-bolts maintenance information you need to keep your system running smoothly. And last but not least, the authors provide nearly 100 pages of proven strategies and tips for maintaining system security.

Complete with utilities and code on CD-ROM, this official Red Hat Linux guide is the one resource you need for a secure, high-performance Linux network.

Proven Red Hat Linux Networking and Administration Solutions

• Plan your network, install Red Hat Linux, and get a handle on the file system and configuration files
• Configure TCP/IP networking, the Network File System, and the Network Information System
• Set up print services and connections to Windows and Macintosh clients
• Monitor performance, administer users and groups, back up and restore the file system, and install or upgrade software packages
• Design a security plan, implement local security, set up firewalls and proxy servers, and combat system intrusions
• Troubleshoot file system, networking, printing, and e-mail problems

Reviewed by the Experts at Red Hat

CD-ROM INCLUDES:

• Code, scripts, and examples from the book
• Linux networking and administration tools, including Ethereal, logcheck, NET-SNMP, Nmap, Portsentry, Tripwire and SAINT trial version
• Plus a searchable e-version of the book

About the Author

KURT WALL has worked with Linux and Unix for nine years and is the author of several other books, including Red Hat Linux 7.2 Weekend Crash Course and Linux Programming by Example.

TERRY COLLINGS is the Instructional Technologist at Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania, where he is responsible for developing smart classroom technologies. He is also the coauthor of the Linux Bible.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1000 pages
• Publisher: Red Hat; Bk&CD-Rom edition (January 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076453632X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764536328
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #863,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Prep for the RHCE, September 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Red Hat Linux Networking and System Administration (With CD-ROM) (Paperback)

Clear - accurate map of the topics covered in the RHCE certification. This book includes the RHCE topics and skills but most importantly does things the Red Hat way. This book is not designed for Linux newcomers but with about 3-5 months of study you can get up to speed (assuming you know networking). Not only does it provide explanations but also gives examples. I have found in many Linux books that the examples given do not work or minor details are left out (causing major headaches). The examples in this book are real and accurate. For my Linux courses this is one of three core books I reccommend to my students.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Linux Networking Book in print today!!!, May 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Red Hat Linux Networking and System Administration (With CD-ROM) (Paperback)

I have "Red Hat Unleashed" and "Red Hat the complete reference"...both are helpful books if you already know networking. They are both more like dictionaries or reference journals though. "Red Hat Linux Networking and System Administration " takes you from planning a network all the way through to the end with very specific instructions...a much better text to start your Linux journey into networking. BUY THIS BOOK!!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST advanced Linux SysAdmin book! (per large Co.), April 23, 2002

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This review is from: Red Hat Linux Networking and System Administration (With CD-ROM) (Paperback)

This book is THE ONE to buy, for advanced RedHat SA's!
Very complete and in-depth coverage of the more-important topics.
And to "prove" this, the Sr. Linux admins at a large Co. have selected this as the ONE book all the SA's should refer to.
(Also the companion security book)