Red Hat Linux Network Toolkit

by Sery, Paul G.

• ISBN13: 9780764546563
• ISBN10: 0764546562
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Red Hat® Linux® Network Toolkit, 2nd Edition Now updated and expanded with new information on firewalls, Samba, Arkeia, and more, this acclaimed guide gives you all the tools and techniques you need to implement a robust, reliable Linux network. From setting up Samba and e-mail servers to creating firewalls and automated backups, author Paul Sery demystifies the design, configuration, and administration of a Linux network - and shows you step-by-step how to build a secure, cost-effective system for your organization. Working Linux Solutions for Network Challenges: Set up a simple client-server network, from installation to troubleshooting Understand how Linux works and explore configuration options Harness the power of Samba to share resources and expand network functionality Connect your network to the Internet - and evaluate today's broadband options Extend network services with DNS, NFS, NIS, and e-mail servers Get up to speed on system administration basics, from managing accounts to scripting Use Arkeia to automate network backups - and save time and trouble Build firewalls and add active security measures to keep your server and network safe 2 CD-ROMs with Red Hat Linux 6.1, including: ApplixWare office suite demo Arkeia automated network backup system demo (30-day trial) Firewall scripts (ipchains) Diald networking scripts DNS (Domain Name Server) scripts E-mail server configuration Plus bonus CD-ROM chapters on Linux resources www.idgbooks.com

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgment

Introduction

The Simple Client-Server Network

Installing Red Hat Linux

Setting Up a Simple Network

Troubleshooting

Background

Looking Under the Hood

Configuring Red Hat Linux

Expanding your Network Services

Learning Samba by Example

Connecting to the Internet

Creating NFS, NIS, DNS, and E-mail Servers

Managing your Network

Introducing Systems Administration

Automating Network Backups

Building a Firewall

Securing your Server

Introducing vi

Dynamically Assigning IP Addresses

What's on the CD-ROMs

Index

End-User License Agreement

GNU General Public License

The BSD License

CD-ROM Installation Instructions

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