Linux Bible

by Leiden, Candace; Collins, Terry; Collings, Terry

• ISBN13: 9780764546624
• ISBN10: 0764546627
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Sorting out the Linux hype from real world needs can be a daunting task. The Linux Bible gives you what you need to determine the right Linux product path in the popular and comprehensive Bible style. LINUX is a sleek, fast, easy-to-use operating system similar to UNIX but without the fuss, bother, and complexity. The Linux Bible covers everything from getting started to using Linux, using shells and job control, to using the editors, filters, and advanced commands. This comprehensive book also includes system administrator coverage of installation of Linux, the applications, managing devices, file systems, backup and restoration of files and configuring DNS, NFS, and NIS and more. Plus, you get include 2 CDs chock full of helpful applications and tools that support the most popular Linux operating systems. The CDs also include lots of published "how to" Linux documents, the publishers edition of Red Hat Linux, and more.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknoledgments	xiii
Part I: Getting Started with Linux	1	(54)
What Is Linux?	3	(6)
Getting Ready to Install Linux	9	(10)
Installing Linux	19	(22)
Inside Linux	41	(14)
Part II: Getting Started with Linux System Administration	55	(160)
Linux System Management Responsibilities	57	(8)
Managing Startup and Shutdown	65	(8)
Installing Software Packages	73	(16)
Managing Devices	89	(28)
Managing Disk Devices	117	(18)
Managing Filesystems and Swap Space	135	(24)
Backing Up and Restoring Filesystems	159	(20)
Configuring and Managing User Accounts	179	(8)
Managing Printers and Printing	187	(28)
Part III: Using Linux	215	(126)
Logging in and Starting to Use Linux	217	(20)
Working with Files and Directories	237	(18)
Using an Editor	255	(10)
Getting to Know bash	265	(26)
Shell Scripts	291	(26)
Discovering Filters	317	(24)
Part IV: Configuring and Managing TCP/IP Networking	341	(122)
Configuring the Network	343	(22)
Configuring the Domain Name System (DNS)	365	(22)
Configuring the Network File System (NFS)	387	(10)
Configuring the Network Information Services (NIS)	397	(8)
Configuring E-mail and Other Communication Services	405	(30)
Configuring an FTP Server	435	(10)
Configuring a Web Server	445	(18)
Part V: Advanced System Administration and Network Administration	463	(232)
Automating Tasks	465	(10)
Rebuilding the Kernel	475	(24)
Securing a Linux System	499	(70)
Shell Scripting for System Administrators	569	(20)
Introduction to Perl Programming for System Administrators	589	(34)
Monitoring and Optimizing Linux Performance	623	(32)
Monitoring and Optimizing Network Performance	655	(16)
Integrating Linux into Heterogeneous Networks	671	(24)
Part VI: Appendixes	695	(26)
Appendix A: About the CD-ROM	697	(4)
Appendix B: The Linux Directory Structure	701	(4)
Appendix C: Internet Resources for Linux	705	(6)
Appendix D: Advanced Commands Glossary	711	(10)
Glossary	721	(8)
Index	729	(47)
GNU General Public License	776	(6)
End-User License Agreement	782	(3)
CD-ROM Installation Instructions	785