The SuSE Linux Network (With CD-ROM) [Paperback]

Fred Butzen (Author), Christopher S. Hilton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764547585 | ISBN-13: 978-0764547584 | Publication Date: April 15, 2001

A SuSE Press title -- this book enlightens you on how to build a strong, reliable network for next to nothing-using SuSE Linux. The SuSE Linux Network is packed with insider tips and techniques from the networking gurus and SuSE, Inc., the Linux experts.

The SuSE Linux Network is the first of a grouping of SuSE Press books to deal with high-end topics that present challenges for Linux administrators, power users and programmers. Master the ins and outs of networking-hardware, software, and protocols for SuSE Linux, and keep your network safe, sound and reliable with SuSE Linux and the guidance in this book.

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From the Back Cover

The SuSE(TM) Linux(r) Network Prepared in collaboration with SuSE Inc., this easy-to-understand guide shows you how to build a SuSE Linux network from the ground up, even if you have no previous networking experience. From hardware and protocol basics to e-mail, intranets, Internet access, security, and Windows clients, two SuSE Linux experts walk you through the networking process using loads of illuminating examples - and explain step by step how to set up a reliable network for your business or organization.
* Get a handle on network architecture, hardware, and protocols
* Install networking hardware on your system
* Use YaST to configure your network with ease
* Set up e-mail services in a snap
* Build an intranet and share files and printing
* Link your intranet to the Internet
* Secure your network with firewalls and security tools
* Connect Windows computers or Macs to your Linux network
SuSE Linux 7.0 Evaluation Version on 2 CD-ROMs
* Includes SuSE wireless networking tools
* Plus a demo version of OpenSSH security software
System Requirements Computer running Linux or Unix. See Appendix A for further requirements and details. www.mandtbooks.com

About the Author

Fred Butzen is a technical writer, programmer, database designer, and Linux expert whose books include The Linux Network and The Linux Database. Christopher S. Hilton is a programmer and consultant who specializes in network applications that run in the Unix and Linux environments.

Product Details

• Paperback: 648 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (April 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764547585
• ISBN-13: 978-0764547584
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,322,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SUSE Networking made simple, November 11, 2001

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Patrick R. Holland "pcalliance" (Clever, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The SuSE Linux Network (With CD-ROM) (Paperback)

A good book for beginning a network with SUSE but not very much info on networking to anything other than Linux and Unix. Perhaps that was intentional. Be that as it may, it truly did help me set up a small Linux network in short order. It guided me through DNS problems I was having and cut through DHCP in Linux like butter! Chapters on Gateways and Security are really helpful. If a large Linux network is needed, this book would be just as helpful, because all the info still applies. If I had to do it all over again, I would buy this book because the down to earth style of writing, clear explainations of Linux terms and usage of the command interface. I would have given it 5 stars, but I was hoping for a little more info on networking with Windows products. I highly recommend this book to those who have chosen SUSE as their brand of Linux who are interested in networking Linux machines.