Publisher's Synopsis
Your Official Red Hat Linux Enterprise Guide to Networking and System Administration
Reviewed and approved by the experts at Red Hat, this updated guide covers all the newest Red Hat Enterprise Linux features, with everything you need to set up and manage a Linux network.
Beginning with the basics, Red Hat gurus Terry Collings and Kurt Wall show you how to install and configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux; implement file–sharing with the Network File System; establish a network file system; configure mail and FTP services, TCP/IP networking, and the Network Information System; and connect to Microsoft®, Apple®, and Novell® networks. They guide you through upgrading and customizing the new kernel, administering users and groups, and more.
All–new sections cover the latest Red Hat Enterprise Linux software, unique Red Hat optimization instructions for network services and the Apache Web server, and significant updates to the Bluecurve graphical interface, customization tools, LDAP, and the Postfix mail server. This is the indispensable Red Hat system resource.
Proven Red Hat Linux Networking and Admi nistration Solutions
- Install and configure your system, then plan and implement security and disaster–recovery provisions
- Configure and optimize the X Window system
- Set up the Network File System and Network Information System, and configure TCP/IP networking
- Explore advanced features of the Linux kernel, including the preempt patch that improves responsiveness
- Discover the vsftpd FTP server and Postfix mail server the high–performance, easy–to–configure alternative to Sendmail
- Optimize file and print services, and maximize the performance of Internet–related servers
- Examine the pros and cons of upgrading or recompiling the kernel to meet specific needs
- Understand host–based security and use system tools to monitor system security
CD–ROM Includes A "Bootable Rescue CD" which boots a small Linux environment and attempts to recognize and mount any Red Hat Enterprise Linux installation to allow routing or emergency maintenance.
