The Linux Companion for System Administrators (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Hein, Jochen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201675250 ISBN 13: 9780201675252

Publisher: Addison-Wesley, 2001

Synopsis

Divided into two sections, an essential guide, revised to include the current versions of the commercial Linux applications, the latest kernel release 2.4, and new software, delves into the Linux operating system by covering basic system configuration and administration, as well as Linux networking and Internet connectivity. Original. (Intermediate).

About this title

About the Author

Jochen Hein works for Dierichs Kommerzielle Dienste GmbH & Co Logistik KG in Kassel, Germany. He started using Linux in 1992 and was almost immediatly hooked. Since then he has worked mostly on the internationalization and localization of Linux. A previous speaker at the LinuxKongress, Jochen currently manages the local Linux usergroup. 0201675250AB08132001

From the Back Cover

The LINUX Companion for System Administrators, 2nd Edition is a book for anyone who wants to get more out of their Linux box. It provides guidance for adapting the system to meet personal requirements and offers advice on getting real practical value from the various tools available. Focusing on the use of linux in a private or corporate environment, this book will help the experienced Linux user attain a more efficient level of system administration.

The LINUX Companion for System Administrators goes beyond general system administration, providing detailed coverage of networking with Linux. With the emphasis on the integration of Linux into heterogeneous networks and its employment as a file, DNS or BOOTP server, this book illustrates just why Linux is being employed more and more widely as an Intranet server.

Completely updated to cover, this new edition of the LINUX Companion for System Administrators provides:

* a general overview of a Linux system (what is where, how to get help, where to find documentation)
* common features of the most widely used distributions of Linux
* basic system configuration: booting, kernel compilation
* user configuration
* networking with Linux: TCP/IP-basics, IPX, SMB and useful tools
* when applicable: Emacs tools for the tasks

The accompanying CD-ROM contains programs and tools for system and network administration as well as the documents of the Linux Documentation Project, the Internet RFCs, and the CERT Advisories. 0201675250B08132001

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201675250
• ISBN 13: 9780201675252
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 592