Publisher's Synopsis
Reviewed for technical accuracy by a key member of the CentOS development team!
The first comprehensive guide to CentOS
CentOS is a popular Linux distribution that is created from freely available enterprise-quality source code. Using CentOS can help you acquire the skills you need to become anything from a skilled Linux user to a professional Linux system administrator. With this thorough, step-by-step guide, you´ll not only learn how to install, configure, secure, and run CentOS, but also how to launch multimedia, add third-party software, use virtualization, set up networks, and more.
- Install CentOS with anaconda and start configuration
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Master Linux® shell commands and file systems
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Learn your way around the GNOME® and KDE® desktop environments
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Add or update software packages with RPM tools, yum, or PackageKit
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Connect to the Internet and set up wired, wireless, and virtual networks
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Configure print, file, mail, FTP, MySQL® database, Web, and other servers
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Put CentOS to work as a router or firewall and protect your system
What´s on the DVD?
Find a full version of CentOS 5.3, install it today, and start using CentOS.
System Requirements: See the DVD appendix for details and complete system requirements.
