The only book to visually guide you through setting up a Linux internet server. Visually describes how to use Linux as an Internet server to support a globally linked TCP/IP computer network. Written by the author team of Setting Up a Linux Intranet Server Visual Black Book (Coriolis, ISBN 1-57610-568-7) Uses a step-by-step approach and a two-color layout to emphasize important aspects of each task. This book takes the reader through the entire process of setting up and supporting a functional Linux Internet Server from beginning to end.
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Hidenori Tsuji (Japan) is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Tokyo University researching next-generation high-performance microprocessor architecture. He supports himself with various part-time work, including managing Unix workstations, configuring networks, programming, and writing books. He has also written A Practical Guide to Dial-Up Routers (Softbank Press). Takashi Watanabe (Japan) started in the computer world by spending half of his time at elementary school writing frustratingly dysfunctional sample programs in FamilyBasic. After toying with N88BASIC and MS-DOS, in 1996 he made the move to Linux. At present, he is a graduate student at Waseda University and uses Linux at home and Solaris and FreeBSD at school.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
setting up a linux internet server,
By patrick (wilmington NC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Setting Up A Linux Internet Server Visual Black Book: A Visual Guide to Using Linux as an Internet Server on a Global Network (Paperback)
Newcomers to Linux find it a very difficult and daunting prospect to install this operating system, and then to configure it. There are so many options for configuration, that leave the uninitiated confused and confounded. This book provides an excellent initiation into Linux. My only regret is that it was not my first introduction to Linux. This book serves as a very useful guide for the novice, who has a starting interest in Linux, but is not sure how to go about setting up a server. This is a no-nonsense book, that gives you the facts in a 1,2,3.. step by step format, telling you exactly what configuration changes to make, and why. Explanations are kept to a minimum (the book is only 230 pages long). The book is very visual, having numerous diagrams, with arrows pointing to salient features, with a small textbox explanation. Students will find this book serves as a very useful pocket reference for configuring various servers (DNS, http, ftp, proxy, mail). The Linux savvy will find this book a waste of time, as configurations and explanations are at base level. Instructors and educators, however, may find this a way to painlessly introduce students to this complex area. I find this book a little pricey for its size, however I give it four stars, for its sheer usefulness to the beginner, its excellent organization, clear visual/diagrammatic presentation and succinctness, as well as its strict adherence to the "keep it simple" philosophy.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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I Wish I Could Recommend These Books,
By Decartes (Maryland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Setting Up A Linux Internet Server Visual Black Book: A Visual Guide to Using Linux as an Internet Server on a Global Network (Paperback)
I bought both of Coriolis' Visual Black Books - Internet & Intranet Server. The Internet Server came with a cd that won't install Linux. Coriolis is aware of this problem & kindly sent me a cd that loads RedHat 6.0. Additionaly both of the books have typos and omissions throughout. If you want to learn by discovering where the typos are these books are for you (a l is not the same thing as a 1 to a computer). I believe they were both translated from Japanese. In my opinion they are overdue for a revision by someone who knows Linux. Also, there is no tech support from Coriolis. I spoke to the lady who provides such support and though she is pleasant enough she knows less than nothing about Linux. Rather that waste your money on either of these books (like I did) why not get a book you can learn from like Sybex's Linux Network Servers.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Very poor - typographical errors on practically every page.,
By phil.stubbington@computer.org (London, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Setting Up A Linux Internet Server Visual Black Book: A Visual Guide to Using Linux as an Internet Server on a Global Network (Paperback)
I was very disappointed with this book. It would appear to have received no proof reading at all.For example, it continually refers to "vipw" and "vigr" rather than "vi" to edit normal files. Also, the scripts names are frequently incorrect - the names in the book are usually in lower case, but the actual scripts on the CDROM are in mixed case, and in some cases are just plain wrong. Also, some of the explanations (especially of DNS) are insufficient to translate specific examples to your own requirements. A real shame, as the book title was just what I was looking for.
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