Linux Complete - Softcover

Sybex

Softcover

ISBN 10: 078214036X ISBN 13: 9780782140361

Publisher: Sybex, 2001

Synopsis

Linux Complete is a one-of-a-kind book--valuable both for its broad content and its low price. Not only does Linux Complete provide beginners with the essential information they need to get up and running, it features coverage for budding network administrators with topics such as Samba and Apache.
Linux Complete starts out by walking you through installation, showing you how to perform basic tasks, and how to use the X Windows, KDE, and GNOME desktops. From there, you'll delve into connecting to the Internet, configuring and administrating a basic network, and security essentials. Next, Linux Complete shows you how to integrate Linux servers into your Windows network with Samba, how to set up an Apache Web Server and how to use Sendmail, an essential component of any Linux system.
Linux Complete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex's finest authors, so you'll know where to go to learn even more about Linux.
Inside:
Linux Fundamentals
* Installing Linux
* Performing Basic Commands and Tasks
* Using GNOME and KDE
* Working with Multimedia
Basic Networking and Communications
* Understanding and Configuring TCP/IP Networking
* Creating and Maintaining Accounts
* Connecting to the Internet
* Configuring Hardware and Internet Servers
* Configuring Server Services
Security
* Linux Security Primer
* Building the Most Secure Linux System
* Securing Network Services
Samba and Apache
* Understanding and Integrating SMB/CIFS
* Installing and Configuring Samba
* Understanding Apache
* Installing Apache
* Using the Apache Core Directives
* Locating, Installing, and Using Apache Modules
Sendmail--Visit the Sybex website for these bonus materials
* Installing and Running Sendmail
* Downloading and Compiling Sendmail
* Creating a Basic Sendmail Configuration

About this title

About the Author

Sybex editors and authors have pulled together the best information from the company's Linux library to create this collection of essential information. Sources include Mastering Red Hat Linux 7.1, Mastering GNOME, Linux Samba Server Administration, Linux Security, Linux Sendmail Administration, and Linux Command Instant Reference.

From the Back Cover

Linux Complete is a one-of-a-kind book—valuable both for its broad content and its low price. Not only does Linux Complete provide beginners with the essential information they need to get up and running, it features coverage for budding network administrators with topics such as Samba and Apache.

Linux Complete starts out by walking you through installation, showing you how to perform basic tasks, and how to use the X Windows, KDE, and GNOME desktops. From there, you’ll delve into connecting to the Internet, configuring and administrating a basic network, and security essentials. Next, Linux Complete shows you how to integrate Linux servers into your Windows network with Samba, how to set up an Apache Web Server and how to use Sendmail, an essential component of any Linux system.

Linux Complete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex’s finest authors, so you’ll know where to go to learn even more about Linux.

Inside:
Linux Fundamentals

• Installing Linux
• Performing Basic Commands and Tasks
• Using GNOME and KDE
• Working with Multimedia

Basic Networking and Communications

• Understanding and Configuring TCP/IP Networking
• Creating and Maintaining Accounts
• Connecting to the Internet
• Configuring Hardware and Internet Servers
• Configuring Server Services

Security

• Linux Security Primer
• Building the Most Secure Linux System
• Securing Network Services

Samba and Apache

• Understanding and Integrating SMB/CIFS
• Installing and Configuring Samba
• Understanding Apache
• Installing Apache
• Using the Apache Core Directives
• Locating, Installing, and Using Apache Modules

Sendmail—Visit the Sybex website for these bonus materials

• Installing and Running Sendmail
• Downloading and Compiling Sendmail
• Creating a Basic Sendmail Configuration

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 078214036X
• ISBN 13: 9780782140361
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1024
• Editor: Redding Loren E.