Linux Administration: A Beginner*s Guide

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Install, deploy, and administer Linux - on one workstation or an entire network.

Get all the information you need to get up and running with any Linux distribution - Red Hat, Caldera, or SuSE. Whether you're moving to Linux from Windows NT or brining Linux into your network topology, Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide provides all the in-depth coverage you need, including full details on Linux kernel 2.2. You'll learn to install and configure Linux, handle single host administration, set up Internet and intranet services, and implement networking technologies. Plus, eight pages of blueprints map out the key differences between administering Linux and Windows NT.

Incorporate Linux into your network topology; Install Linux in a server configuration; Compile and configure Linux kernel 2.2; Configure GNOME, KDE, X-Windows, and the shell; Handle single host administration; Configure and secure key Internet services, including DNS, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, POP, and SSH; Provide intranet services, such as NFS, NIS< CIFS, LPD, and DHCP; Set up a Network Interface Card (NIC), IP masquerading, proxies, and firewalls.