Linux and Windows 2000 Integration Toolkit: A Complete Resource with CDROM [Paperback]

Ross Brunson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0471417467 | ISBN-13: 978-0471417460

As many more companies implement Linux alongside Windows, there is a critical need for guidance on how to make the two systems work together effectively. Addressing version 2.4 of the Linux kernel, this book provides network managers and system administrators with the most up-to-date working resource for all their Linux with Windows 2000 integration questions. Expert Ross Brunson uses many practical examples to help explain all topics from the ground up, including archi-tectures and features, strengths and weaknesses of both systems, protocols, system administration, various cross-platform operations, and finally, configuration and troubleshooting.

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An in-depth, hands-on guide on how to successfully integrate Linux with your Windows 2000 systems

Linux and Windows 2000 Integration Toolkit

As more companies implement Linux alongside Windows, there is a critical need for guidance on how to make these two systems work together effectively. This book provides you with an in-depth understanding of the technical issues involved in implementation as well as the project management issues that will arise. Addressing version 2.4 of the Linux kernel, as well as Windows XP and .NET, it offers the most up-to-date working resource for all your Linux with Windows 2000 integration questions. Expert Ross Brunson takes you step by step through the process for integrating both systems, offering proven tips and techniques to get the job done right. Included throughout the book are numerous practical examples that clearly explain all topics from the ground up, such as architectures and features, and strengths and weaknesses of both systems. You'll also find real-world solutions for the project management problems you'll face in your daily tasks so you'll be able to effectively use Linux alongside your Windows 2000 system.

Whether you're a network manager, system administrator, or IT professional, this book covers the crucial issues you'll need to know, such as:
* Project management issues, including setting objectives and creating action plans
* Protocols, including TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS
* System, user, and group administration
* Cross-platform scripting, printing, file access, and permissions
* System configuration and troubleshooting
* Applications, Virtual Machines, and Terminal Client Configurations

The CD-ROM provides you with:
* Utilities
* Programs
* White papers and articles

The companion Web site includes updated information and resource links.

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About the Author

ROSS BRUNSON is Director of Courseware Development and Instruction with Sair Linux, Inc. He is certified as an MCSE, Inet+, and Sair LCI with extensive experience as a trainer, consultant, and administrator. He has developed curriculums for Linux and Windows 2000 for use in over thirty countries, and has implemented solutions for integrating Windows, Linux, and Unix across many and varied enterprises.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (December 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471417467
• ISBN-13: 978-0471417460
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,809,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Current Technology, January 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Linux and Windows 2000 Integration Toolkit: A Complete Resource with CDROM (Paperback)

The most up-to-date guide I have found so far. This book addresses version 2.4 of Linux kernel, as well as Windows XP and .NET. The step-by-step instructions for integrating Linux and Windows 2000 systems were exactly what I needed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Found this book very helpful and fun to read, March 1, 2002

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Lois Mathers (Carlstadt New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Linux and Windows 2000 Integration Toolkit: A Complete Resource with CDROM (Paperback)

Unlike the previous reviewer, I found this book a great read, especially the step by step (in plain english) exercises to get such things as DHCP Server, BIND and NIS setup in Linux.

I've used the book already to setup a file server for our satellite office and make it a secondary DNS server to our main one, and installed Samba for file sharing. Works like the author said it would.

Keep it up, and if this author does more books, I'll definitely give them a look.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Covers All the Bases, January 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Linux and Windows 2000 Integration Toolkit: A Complete Resource with CDROM (Paperback)

The thoroughness of this guide was really impressive. It examines technical issues involved in implementation such as protocols (including TCP, IP, DHCP, and DNS), system configuration and troubleshooting, and cross-platform scripting, printing, file access, and permissions. The real-world solutions to project management issues dealt with problems that I have dealt with on many occasions. This book really has all the bases covered.