Linux Tcp/Ip Network Administration

A thorough guide to Linux TCP/IP network adminstration examines the major flavors of Linux; covers routing, file management, directory services, e-mail, security, and internetworking with Samba; and provides implementation examples, troubleshooting tips, and much more. Original. (Advanced).

SCOTT MANN currently works for SGI, specializing in Linux systems. Previously he was an independent consultant providing network and security administration services including network planning, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security implementations. Mann has also provided professional education in the UNIX/Linux field. During his 22-plus-year tenure as a UNIX and TCP/IP professional, he has also worked for Sun Microsystems and Digital Equipment Corporation. His previous books include Linux System Security: The Administrator's Guide to Open Source Security Tools (Prentice Hall PTR).

MITCHELL KRELL, Ph.D. is a former university professor turned consultant. He currently travels around the country teaching classes and consulting on a variety of topics including Linux, IRIX, system administration, networking, and computer security.