Linux Networking Clearly Explained

by Pfaffenberger, Bryan

• ISBN13: 9780125331715
• ISBN10: 0125331711
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Ltd

Summary

Passionately democratic in its advocacy of networking for the masses, this is the first book on Linux networking written especially for the novice user. Because the free, open-source Linux operating system is winning so many converts today, the number of Linux-based networks will grow exponentially over the next few years. Taking up where Linux Clearly Explained left off, Linux Networking Clearly Explained walks the reader through the creation of a TCP/IP-based, Linux-driven local area network, beginning with a "sandbox" installation involving just two or three computers. Readers master the fundamentals of system and network administration-including handling user accounts and setting up security-in this less complex environment. The author then helps them along to the more sophisticated techniques associated with connecting this network to the Internet.

Table of Contents

Connecting to the Internet

Creating a Dial-up Internet Connection

Using Internet Applications

Building Your Local Area Network (LAN)

Essential Networking Concepts

Selecting and Installing Network Hardware

Getting Started with TCP/IP

Understanding User Accounts, Ownership, and Permissions

Configuring and Using NFS

Configuring and Using Samba

Configuring and Using AppleTalk

Connecting Your LAN to the Internet:Sharing an Internet Connection

Sharing High-Speed Connections

Creating an Internet:Running an Intranet Web Server

Creating an Intranet FTP Server

Managing Your Data Automatically:Archiving Your Data Automatically

Troubleshooting Your Network

Securing Your Network

Index

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