Saturday, December 31, 2011

Red Hat Linux Survival Guide

Red Hat Linux Survival Guide Review



Red Hat sealed and approved - survive installing and configuring Red Hat Linux with this handy quick reference by your side.

This quick-reference book contains the core information you need to install and configure the Red Hat Linux Operating System. It focuses on both the home and office uses of Red Hat Linux. Topics covered in the book include installing and upgrading Linux; Dual-booting Linux (for home networking); and Setting up Linux with DHCP, etc.(for home networking).


Thursday, December 29, 2011

Red Hat LINUX 7 Fast and Easy (Fast & Easy)

Red Hat LINUX 7 Fast and Easy (Fast & Easy) Review



For users new to Linux, Red Hat Linux X Fast & Easy is the only book that provides step-by-step instruction in an easy-to-follow visual format. This hot flavor of Linux is explained without making you wade through pages and pages of text filled with information you don’t need to use Linux effectively. Hundreds of visual examples show you exactly how you can be productive with Red Hat Linux right away! This book is for users who are curious about what makes Linux tick and want a quick, basic introduction to it. This Fast & Easy guide will prove the value choice in visual learning!


Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Red Hat Linux Firewalls

Red Hat Linux Firewalls Review



* Everything readers need to construct firewalls that protect computer networks from attacks and intrusions
* Covers the migration from ipchains and how to mange iptable log files
* Reviews the customization of firewalls, the Red Hat firewall tool, the firewall setup, and advanced firewall features
* Includes numerous examples of firewalls and firewall administration techniques that work on Red Hat Linux systems
* Explains how to cost-justify, implement, test, and operate packet filtering firewalls constructed using Red Hat Linux
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Red Hat-the world's leading Linux company-presents a series of unrivaled guides that are reviewed and approved by the experts at Red Hat. Each book is packed with invaluable tips and techniques that are ideal for everyone from beginning to advanced network and systems professionals, as well as home and small businesses.


Saturday, December 24, 2011

Red Hat Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guide)

Red Hat Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guide) Review



Perfect for systems and network administrators migrating from Windows NT to Linux, or experimenting with bringing Linux into their network topology. Even novice users will find plenty of helpful information on administering the open source operating system—including installation, initial configuration, using the bash command shell, managing files, managing software, and granting rights to users.


Friday, December 23, 2011

Red Hat® Linux® 6 Server

Red Hat® Linux® 6 Server Review



Red Hat® Linux® 6 Server The open-source Linux operating system is gaining ground fast in businesses and universities around the world, and many commercial versions of the software make it reliable and user-friendly enough for any organization. In Red Hat Linux 6 Server, Unix expert Mohammed Kabir shows you step-by-step how to deploy Linux servers for your intranet or the Internet, from initial installation through security implementation and performance fine-tuning. In-depth coverage of the issues you'll face, plenty of real-world examples, an easy-to-understand guide to common commands, and a comprehensive listing of Linux resources on the Internet make this an indispensable resource, whether you're working for a small nonprofit or a large corporation. Working Solutions for the Linux 6 Server:
  • Master the ins and outs of Linux installation and configuration
  • Manage privileged and ordinary users, groups, and disk quotas
  • Control, monitor, prioritize, and automate programs
  • Set up DNS, SMTP, POP3, HTTP, FTP, IRC, and SQL servers
  • Secure your server using firewalls and tools such as SATAN and COPS
  • Design a load-balanced, multiserver Apache-based Web network
  • Set up Samba and NFS fileserver for your office network
Bonus! CD-ROM with Complete Linux Distribution, including:
  • Linux Kernel 2.2.5
  • Installation and configuration tools
  • GNOME and KDE graphical user interfaces
  • Full TCP/IP networking
  • Dial-up networking tools for ISP access
  • Complete suite of Internet applications, including e-mail, news, and Telnet
  • Apache Web Server 1.3.6
  • Netscape Communicator 4.51
  • And much more
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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Red Hat Linux 8 Unleashed

Red Hat Linux 8 Unleashed Review



Continuing with the tradition of offering the best and most comprehensive coverage of Red Hat Linux on the market, Red Hat Linux X Unleashed includes new and additional material based on the latest release of Red Hat Linux. Incorporating a more advanced approach to presenting information about Red Hat Linux, the book aims to provide the best and latest information intermediate to advanced Red Hat users need to know about installation, configuration, system administration, server operations, and security. All chapters concentrate on Red Hat Linux software packages. There is updated topic coverage in areas such as: the architecture of the Linux kernel 2.4.18, USB, KDE , GNOME 1.4, broadband access issues, routing, gateways, firewalling (SOHO networking), the new XFree86 4.2 architecture and features, disk tuning, GCC 2.2, Perl 5.6.1, Python 2, new printing services (CUPS), and security.


Red Hat Linux 7.2 Weekend Crash Course (With CD-ROM)

Red Hat Linux 7.2 Weekend Crash Course (With CD-ROM) Review



Learn Red Hat Linux fast! With Red Hat(r) Linux(r) 7.2 Weekend Crash Course, you can get up to speed on configuring and using the most popular Linux OS distribution available today -- in a single weekend!

Red Linux 7.2 Weekend Crash Course consists of 30 sessions that teach you the core concepts of the Red Hat Linux distribution over a weekend (from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon). Naturally, you can adapt the pace of your learning to whatever schedule meets your needs. Coverage crosses abroad range of topics, including: installing Linux; troubleshooting the installation; configuring the X Window System; ultimedia applications; monitoring system performance; and maintaining system security. This edition incorporates two new sessions: "Red Hat Linux Network" and "Learning More Linux and Bash Commands." Also, troubleshooting sections have been added at the end of most sessions that explain common problems that arise.