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9780764536328

Red Hat Linux Networking and System Administration

Terry Collings; Kurt Wall

ISBN 10: 076453632X / 0-7645-3632-X
ISBN 13: 9780764536328
Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Softcover

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Synopsis:

Focus: This book is meant to be 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.
Features: 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 covered: 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.

ABOUT THE CD-ROM
The CD-ROM contains networking, security, and system administrations tools, such as Satan and Saint (both security tools).

ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY
What it is: Red Hat Linux is a distribution of the Linux operating system that is available commercially. Linux is a UNIX-based operating system created originally by Linus Torvalds with the assistance of developers around the world.
What it is (cont'd): Because it is developed under the General Public License (GPL), the source code is available for free.
What it is (cont'd): There are several companies (including Red Hat) that package and distribute Linux either for free or at a cost. Linux is considered an excellent, low-cost alternative to the more expensive operating systems.
Platform: Intel 486 or Pentium-compatible processor.Number of users: Approximately 20 million users worldwide.Company Behind it: Red Hat (www.redhat.com).License: GNU Public License;Price: $39.95

ABOUT THE AUDIENCE
This book is for network and system administrators managing Red Hat Linux systems and already have a basic knowledge of system administration and networking tasks. Detailed installation instructions and other basic topics are not covered.