Red Hat Linux 7.1 Bible

Red Hat Linux 7.1 Bible Review

Whether you're a Linux newbie looking for goof-proof installation tips or a Red Hat veteran who wants the scoop on the latest networking, desktop, and server enhancements, this authoritative guide delivers all the information you need to make the most of Red Hat Linux 7.1. From customizing a desktop system to troubleshooting a network or setting up a Web server, it's the only reference you'll ever need to become a Red Hat Linux pro. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Red Hat Linux
* Take advantage of expert tips for fast, painless installation
* Learn your way around the Linux shell, file system, and X Window system
* Master Linux administration, from automating system tasks to locking in security
* Discover how easy it is to set up a LAN and connect to the Internet
* Find expert help on tracking down and fixing typical network problems
* Get the scoop on configuring servers, from Web and print servers to e-mail and FTP servers
Red Hat Linux 7.1 on three CD-ROMs
* GNOME and KDE
* Apache Web Server
* New Linux 2.4 kernel
* Plus networking tools, Internet applications, text editors, graphics software, UNIX utilities, and much more
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Red Hat Linux 7.2 Unleashed

Red Hat Linux 7.2 Unleashed Review

With the advent of the new 2.4-series kernels, a new XFree86 architecture and distribution, and advances soon slated to hit the KDE and GNOME markets, the time is ripe to craft the definitive and classic intermediate to advanced work covering Red Hat Linux. Red Hat Linux X Unleashed does not incorporate any previous material. All chapters concentrate on Red Hat Linux software and tools, and more specifically those software packages included with Red Hat Linux. There is new topic coverage in areas such as the architecture of the new Linux kernel, use of the new version 4.0 of the rpm command, USB, KDE 2.1/2.2, GNOME 1.4, Ximian GNOME, broadband access issues, routing, gateways, firewalling (SOHO networking), support for new filesystems, the new XFree86 architecture and features, disk tuning, new printing services (Red Hat now uses LPRng), and security.

RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Practice Exams with Virtual Machines (Exams EX200 & EX300)

RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Practice Exams with Virtual Machines (Exams EX200 & EX300) Review

Featuring 100+ hands-on labs AND three virtual machines, this self-study system helps you prepare for and pass both the Red Hat Certified System Administrator and Certified Engineer exams.

Designed to simulate Red Hat’s performance-based exams, RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Practice Exams with Virtual Machines (Exams EX200 & EX300) contains 100+ practice labs that task you to perform assignments on a live system. Each lab is accompanied by an in-depth answer explanation as the book serves as both an exam-focused study aid and resource.

The organization of the book follows RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide, Sixth Edition, allowing you to focus on specific topics and tailor your studies based on your areas of expertise and weakness. Four complete practice exams are included, two for each exam, which can be used as the final step in exam preparation or as measurements of progress. The book comes complete with a DVD that contains three virtual machines preloaded with all of the labs and practice exams.

• Companion to the bestselling RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide, Sixth Edition
• Complete with THREE virtual machines on DVD which allow you to take the labs without having to first configure your environment to meet the exam specifications
• Practice exams simulate the actual exams which are hands-on, performance-based exams given in a live environment

Full coverage of all exam topics:
Fundamental Command Line Skills; RHCSA-Level Security Options; The Boot Process; Linux Filesystem Administration; Package Management; User Administration; RHCSA-Level System Administration Tasks; A Security Primer; System Services and SELinux; RHCE Administrative Tasks; Electronic Mail; The Apache Web Server; The Samba File Server; More File Sharing Services; Administrative Services: DNS, NTP, and Logging

Red Hat Linux 6 Fast & Easy

Red Hat Linux 6 Fast & Easy Review

If you're new to Linux, this book is designed for you. Red Hat Linux 6 Fast & Easy gives immediate answers to your most pressing "how to" questions for this hot new operating system thats giving Windows a run for its money. Each page is filled with visual examples and step-by-step instructions so you know exactly what to do to get results. Learn how to handle the sometimes complex Linux installation with ease. Use new features to customize Linux for your needs. Tips and tricks throughout the book get you productive beyond the basics. Covers the basics of working within the Linux environment, Linux applications, printing files, faxing documents, managing the file system, and getting on the Internet.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) Review

• Provides just what administrators need to configure, manage, maintain, and upgrade a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system
• Red Hat is the most popular Linux distribution, with 70 percent of the U.S. market; RHEL subscriptions climbed to 87,000 during the quarter ending February 2004-up 85 percent
• Covers all four RHEL versions-Desktop, Workstation, Enterprise Server, and Application Server
• Delivers the lowdown on the X Window System, printer configuration, Samba, Internet server set up, administration of users and groups, backups and file restoration, and security

Fedora Linux: A Complete Guide to Red Hat's Community Distribution

Fedora Linux: A Complete Guide to Red Hat's Community Distribution Review

"Neither a "Starting Linux" book nor a dry reference manual, this book has a lot to offer to those coming to Fedora from other operating systems or distros."

-- Behdad Esfahbod, Fedora developer

This book will get you up to speed quickly on Fedora Linux, a securely-designed Linux distribution that includes a massive selection of free software packages. Fedora is hardened out-of-the-box, it's easy to install, and extensively customizable - and this book shows you how to make Fedora work for you.

Fedora Linux: A Complete Guide to Red Hat's Community Distribution will take you deep into essential Fedora tasks and activities by presenting them in easy-to-learn modules. From installation and configuration through advanced topics such as administration, security, and virtualization, this book captures the important details of how Fedora Core works--without the fluff that bogs down other books and help/how-to web sites. Instead, you can learn from a concise task-based approach to using Fedora as both a desktop and server operating system.

In this book, you'll learn how to:

• Install Fedora and perform basic administrative tasks
• Configure the KDE and GNOME desktops
• Get power management working on your notebook computer and hop on a wired or wireless network
• Find, install, and update any of the thousands of packages available for Fedora
• Perform backups, increase reliability with RAID, and manage your disks with logical volumes
• Set up a server with file sharing, DNS, DHCP, email, a Web server, and more
• Work with Fedora's security features including SELinux, PAM, and Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Whether you are running the stable version of Fedora Core or bleeding-edge Rawhide releases, this book has something for every level of user. The modular, lab-based approach not only shows you how things work-but also explains why--and provides you with the answers you need to get up and running with Fedora Linux.

Chris Tyler is a computer consultant and a professor of computer studies at Seneca College in Toronto, Canada where he teaches courses on Linux and X Window System Administration. He has worked on systems ranging from embedded data converters to Multics mainframes.

Red Hat Linux 9 Professional Secrets

Red Hat Linux 9 Professional Secrets Review

* The ultimate guide to what's under the hood of Red Hat Linux 9, completely revised to unlock its deepest secrets
* Designed to answer the questions of intermediate-to-advanced Red Hat Linux users who really want to understand the ins and outs of Red Hat Linux and what goes on behind the scenes
* Takes the reader beyond the obvious information about this complicated operating system, revealing hidden features, tricks and alternate methods that can't be easily found elsewhere: little-known installation options, ways to tweak the TCP/IP configuration files for maximum network efficiency, techniques for optimizing OpenOffice, and much more
* Includes two CD-ROMS containing Red Hat Linux 9 Publisher's Edition

Red Hat Linux 7.3 Bible

Red Hat Linux 7.3 Bible Review

"The best overall Red Hat user's book, hands down, no contest."
-Al Stevens, C Programming Columnist, Dr. Dobb's Journal, on a previous edition
* Master new techniques for installation, network configuration, and server setup
* Discover material on iptables firewall setup, DNS servers, wireless Linux LAN, WINE, and more
* Explore print and mail service switching, vsFTP server configuration, and other new features

If Red Hat Linux 7.3 can do it, you can do it too . . .

Whether you're a Linux newbie looking for goof-proof installation tips or a Red Hat veteran who wants the scoop on the latest networking, desktop, and server enhancements, this authoritative guide delivers all the information you need to make the most of Red Hat 7.3. From customizing a desktop system to troubleshooting a network or setting up a Web server, it's the only reference you'll ever need to become a Red Hat Linux pro.

Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Red Hat Linux 7.3
* Find updated instructions and procedures for setting up basic services in version 7.3
* Take advantage of expert tips for fast, painless installation
* Learn your way around the Linux shell, file system, and X Window system
* Get the latest on Webcams, TV cards, and other multimedia and Internet features
* Master Linux administration, from automating system tasks to managing modules and drivers
* Discover how easy it is to set up a LAN and connect to the Internet
* Delve into the latest security solutions, from setting up firewalls (ipchains or iptables) and monitoring LAN traffic to tracking system logs
* Find expert help on tracking down and fixing typical network problems
* Get the scoop on configuring servers, from Web and print servers to e-mail and FTP servers
* Discover how you can configure DNS to launch your server on the Internet

Red Hat Linux 7.3 on 3 CD-ROMs!
* Linux kernel with enhanced scheduling and SMB performance
* GNOME and KDE graphical desktops, including productivity applications, games, administration and Internet tools, and much more
* Apache Web Server, for publishing Web content on the Internet
* Samba file and print server, for sharing files, folders, and printers with Windows computers
* Routing and firewall tools, for routing data between your LAN and the Internet-and protecting your computer from intruders
* MySQL, for setting up a database server

Virtualization Essentials

Virtualization Essentials Review

A full-color beginner's guide to the core concepts and skills of virtualization

Virtualization is the IT world's hottest trend in recent years, and many colleges do not yet have curricula in place to prepare students for this important area. This guide fills the need, with a learn-by-doing approach to mastering the core elements of virtualization. Each chapter clearly outlines what is covered, thoroughly discusses the concepts, and engages readers with hands-on tutorials. The book covers how virtualization software operates; hypervisor products; how to manage CPU, memory, storage, and networking; and much more.

• Fills the gap left by the many colleges and universities that are unprepared to educate IT students on virtualization, a megatrend in the IT world
• Covers the fundamental concepts and skills, including how virtualization software operates within a computing environment
• Explains the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors and tells how to create a virtual machine from scratch or by migrating from physical to virtual
• Tells how to manage the basics and how to configure supporting devices for a virtual machine

Virtualization Essentials gets IT students and practitioners up to speed on one of the most important aspects of today's IT environment.

Red Hat Linux for Dummies

Red Hat Linux for Dummies Review

The complete version of Red Hat Linux 6.2 on 2 CD-ROMs

Includes tips on navigating the GNOME interface

Install Red Hat Linux on your PC — and join the open source revolution! Based on the bestselling Linux^® For Dummies^®, this friendly guide shows you step by step how to set up Red Hat Linux on your personal computer — and declare independence from Windows. From dealing with shells and scripts to customizing your desktop, it delivers just what you need to go open source. all this on 2 bonus CD-ROMs Red Hat Linux 6.2, including Kernel 2.2.15, Apache Web Server 1.3.11, and Samba 2.0.6 Plus a firewall script, Internet utilities, tools to create images, games, and more! System Requirements: Linux compatible PC with hard drive, CD-ROM & 3 ½" floppy drive. See CD Appendix for important information about using IBM-compatible PCs with Linux Plus leading Internet software

Discover how to: Install Red Hat Linux, step by step Work with files and directories Rev up Linux performance Get comfortable with the new GNOME interface Create documents with ApplixWare Troubleshoot common problem areas

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Teach Yourself Red Hat Linux Visually (Version 6.1)

Teach Yourself Red Hat Linux Visually (Version 6.1) Review

"....the best graphics, easy-to-understand wording, and methodological approach. I appreciate the brevity and clarity..." - Deborah DiStasios

Practical Guide to Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, A (6th Edition)

Practical Guide to Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, A (6th Edition) Review

“I have found this book to be a very useful classroom text, as well as a great Linux resource. It teaches Linux using a ground-up approach that gives students the chance to progress with their skills and grow into the Linux world. I have often pointed to this book when asked to recommend a solid Linux reference.”

–Eric Hartwell, Chair, School of Information Technology, ITT Technical Institute

The #1 Fedora and RHEL resource—a tutorial AND on-the-job reference

Master Linux administration and security using GUI-based tools, the command line, and Perl scripts

Set up key Internet servers, step by step, including Samba, Apache, sendmail, DNS, LDAP, FTP, and more

 

Master All the Techniques You Need to Succeed with Fedora™ and Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®

 

In this book, one of the world’s leading Linux experts brings together all the knowledge you need to master Fedora or Red Hat Enterprise Linux and succeed with it in the real world. Best-selling author Mark Sobell explains Linux clearly and effectively, focusing on skills you’ll actually use as a user, programmer, or administrator. Now an even more versatile learning resource, this edition adds skill objectives at the beginning of each chapter.

 

Sobell assumes no prior Linux knowledge. He starts at the beginning and walks you through every topic and task that matters, using easy-to-understand examples. Step by step, you’ll learn how to install and configure Linux from the accompanying DVD, navigate its graphical user interface, provide file/print sharing, configure network servers, secure Linux desktops and networks, work with the command line, administer Linux efficiently, and even automate administration with Perl scripts.

 

Mark Sobell has taught hundreds of thousands of Linux and UNIX professionals. He knows every Linux nook and cranny—and he never forgets what it’s like to be new to Linux. Whatever you want to do with Linux—now or in the future—you’ll find it here.

 

Compared with the other Linux books out there, A Practical Guide to Fedora™ and Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®, Sixth Edition, delivers

• Complete, up-to-the-minute coverage of Fedora 15 and RHEL 6
• State-of-the-art security techniques, including up-to-date firewall setup techniques using system-config-firewall and iptables, and a full chapter on OpenSSH (ssh)
• Coverage of crucial topics such as using su and sudo, and working with the new systemd init daemon
• Comprehensive coverage of the command line and key system GUI tools
• More practical coverage of file sharing using Samba, NFS, and FTP
• Superior coverage of automating administration with Perl
• More usable, realistic coverage of Internet server configuration, including Apache (Web), sendmail, NFSv4, DNS/BIND, and LDAP, plus new coverage of IPv6
• More and better coverage of system/network administration tasks, including network monitoring with Cacti
• Deeper coverage of essential administration tasks—from managing users to CUPS printing, configuring LANs to building a kernel
• Complete instructions on keeping Linux systems up-to-date using yum
• And much more, including a 500+ term glossary and comprehensive indexes 

Includes DVD! Get the full version of the Fedora 15 release!

Red Hat Linux 8 for Dummies

Red Hat Linux 8 for Dummies Review

Install Red Hat Linux 8, get connected, and get to work
Meet the new, improved GNOME interface and go online with cable and DSL
Want a powerful, versatile, and free PC operating system? This handy guide with two CD-ROMs has what you need to toss those other guys out the Windows. Before you can say "tech support," you'll have Red Hat Linux 8 installed and be cruising the Internet, using the newly integrated OpenOffice Suite and RealPlayer, and working with the friendly, revamped GNOME interface.
All this on 2 bonus CD-ROMs
Includes the Publisher's Edition of Red Hat Linux 8 with Apache Web Server, GNU compiler, GNOME and KDE Desktop, and more
System Requirements: Pentium-class PC with 32MB RAM (96MB recommended), CD-ROM, 650MB hard drive (2.5GB recommended).

Red Hat Linux Network Management Tools (CD-ROM included)

Red Hat Linux Network Management Tools (CD-ROM included) Review

-- Red Hat Linux in the Enterprise -- Linux is taking on Windows NT as the more reliable and cost-effective choice for managing large-scale corporate networks. As a server-side technology, Linux has grown to more than 17% of all network implementations and is accelerating fast.
-- Multiple platforms in the enterprise -- Allows network administrators to manage multi-platform networks (Microsoft, Novell, UNIX) using a single administrative Linux server and cross-platform tools.
-- First-to-market Opportunity -- Red Hat Linux Network Management Tools will be the first book on the market to bring together a comprehensive set of tools that network administrators can implement and use right away. The comprehensive CD-ROM will include all the tools and utilities discussed in the book including LinuxAgent MIB, TCPDUMP and NETSTAT, all critical tools for managing network

Red Hat Linux 8 Server

Red Hat Linux 8 Server Review

* Covers new Linux 2.5 kernel features, including Tux Web server.
* Reviews setting up Bind, Apache, MySQL/Postgres, Sendmail/Postfix, Wu-FTPD/Pro-FTPD, servers for intranet/Internet users.
* Discusses sercuring a server using netfilter, firewalls, and tools such as OpenSSL, Open SSH, and more.
* Addresses improvements including ext3 Journaling Filesystems and ReiserFS Journaling Filesystem.
* The CD-ROM includes major open source tools and custom software.

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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Red Hat Linux All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies

Red Hat Linux All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies Review

Red Hat continues to improve its version of Linux. And Red Hat Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies gives you eight different quick-reference guides in a single book. Taken together, these eight books provide detailed information on installing, configuring, and using Red Hat Linux.

What you’ll like most about this book is that you don’t have to read it sequentially chapter by chapter, or, for that matter, even the sections in a chapter. You can pretty much turn to the topic you want and quickly get the answer to your pressing questions about Red Hat Linux, be it about using the word processor or setting up the Web server. This book is for you if you're looking to

• Install and configure Red Hat Linux from the CD-ROMs included with the book
• Connect the Red Hat Linux PC to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem
• Set up dial-up networking with PPP
• Get tips, techniques, and shortcuts for specific uses of Red Hat Linux

Red Hat Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies has eight books, each of which focuses on a small set of related topics. If you are looking for information on a specific topic, check the book names on the spine or consult the Table of Contents. These different minibooks in the desktop reference explain:

• The basics of Red Hat Linux
• The various aspects of a Red Hat Linux workstation
• Networking
• Using the Internet
• System administration
• Security
• Servers
• Programming

It’s time to get started on your Red Hat Linux adventure. With this guide, you can take out the CDs and install Red Hat Linux. Then, turn to a relevant chapter and let the fun begin. Before you know it, you’ll become an expert at Red Hat Linux!