Friday, December 2, 2011

Red Hat Linux Bible: Fedora and Enterprise Edition

Red Hat Linux Bible: Fedora and Enterprise Edition Review



* The latest edition of the top-selling guide to Red Hat Linux
* Provides all the information needed to master the latest version of Red Hat Linux, covering desktop and server basics for Linux newbies as well as advanced techniques and all the latest bells and whistles for Red Hat veterans
* Includes step-by-step instructions that make installation simple and painless
* Explains how to take advantage of the new desktop interface; use the Linux shell, file system, and text editor; automate system tasks; and back-up and restore files
* Features new to this edition include expanded coverage of using Red Hat Linux with Mac OS X, managing and manipulating file systems and disk tuning, system rescue advice, and details on using VmWare and VNC (virtual network computing)
* This is the only book on the market that contains Red Hat's three CD-ROM distribution


Thursday, November 24, 2011

Hacking Red Hat Enteprise Linux

Hacking Red Hat Enteprise Linux Review



This book is to provide security configuration recommendations for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 and 6 operating system. The guidance provided here should be applicable to all variants (Desktop, Server, Advanced Platform) of the product. Recommended settings for the basic operating system are provided, as well as for many commonly-used services that the system can host in a network environment.

  • Covers Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6
  • Install, maintain, and update software
  • Learn how to modify file and directory permissions to prevent unauthorized users
  • Prevent unauthorized people from gaining shell access to accounts, particularly to privileged accounts
  • Master SELinux configuration
  • Configure logging, log monitoring, and auditing, using tools included with RHEL5
  • In-depth coverage of base services that are configured to start up on boot in a RHEL5 default installation

  • Sunday, November 20, 2011

    Red Hat Linux Fedora All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

    Red Hat Linux Fedora All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies Review



    • Completely updated for the newest release of Red Hat Linux, with nine stand-alone, task-oriented minibooks that enable readers to understand all aspects of the Red Hat Linux operating system
    • Includes a new minibook on the OpenOffice.org Desktop Productivity Suite; a new chapter on wireless Ethernet local area networks (LANs); new material on USB devices; and enhanced information on accessing databases, working with graphics and images, and using Linux multimedia tools
    • Written in the friendly, easy-to-understand For Dummies style, the book offers nearly 900 pages of coverage on basic to advanced Red Hat Linux topics, making it the perfect desktop reference to help readers find quick answers or learn how to perform a particular task
    • Includes a DVD that contains all of the CD-ROMs that make up the full Fedora Core distribution, including the source code.


    Friday, November 18, 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, November 16, 2011

    Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible, Second Edition

    Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible, Second Edition Review



    Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible, Second Edition Feature

    • ISBN13: 9781118004425
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    The authoritative guide to Linux command line and shell scripting?completely updated and revised [it's not a guide to Linux as a whole ? just to scripting]

    The Linux command line allows you to type specific Linux commands directly to the system so that you can easily manipulate files and query system resources, thereby permitting you to automate commonly used functions and even schedule those programs to run automatically. This new edition is packed with new and revised content, reflecting the many changes to new Linux versions, including coverage of alternative shells to the default bash shell. For this edition, the author has teamed up with another Linux expert ? with their shared expertise, they take you beyond the basics of shell scripting and guide you through using shell scripting for higher-level applications that are commonly found in Linux environments. In addition, this edition features a host of real-world examples, so you can see how the scripts work in application.

    • Reflects changes to new Linux versions and covers alternate shells to the default bash shell
    • Offers new chapters on working with file system commands and software installation commands
    • Includes a plethora of real-world examples of advanced shell scripting
    • Shows how to use shell scripts in a graphical desktop environment

    With Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible you'll learn to manage file systems, install software, write scripts for graphical desktops, work with alternative shells, and more.


    Monday, November 14, 2011

    Red Hat Linux: Your Visual Blueprint to Open Source Operating Systems

    Red Hat Linux: Your Visual Blueprint to Open Source Operating Systems Review



    * This highly visual two-color guide demonstrates step by step how to accomplish more than 100 key Red Hat Linux tasks, from installation to security
    * Covers the Linux shell, file system, text editor, the X Window System, window manager, and xterm
    * Explains how to use the Mozilla Web browser and instant messaging, how to administer auto-mounting file systems, and how to burn CDs and configure CD writers
    * Features more than 500 fully annotated screenshots, expanded introductions, and tips with real-life examples
    Combining clear, step-by-step screen shots with minimal text, our five Visual series are the ultimate resources for visual learners, who represent up to forty percent of your customers.
    Teach Yourself VISUALLY guides help computer users get up to speed on a wide range of office productivity, graphics, and Web design software. Offering significantly more coverage than our Simplified series, these books provide real-world tips and illustrate basic and intermediate level techniques using crisp full-color screen shots.
    Visual Blueprints apply the proven Visual formula to professional-level programming, Web development, and networking tips. Each two-color guide includes self-contained two-page lessons, covering more than 100 key topics, accompanied by practical tips and code samples as well as examples and bonus software on CD-ROM.


    Friday, November 11, 2011

    A Practical Guide to Red Hat Linux 8

    A Practical Guide to Red Hat Linux 8 Review



    This new book by best-selling author Mark Sobell combines the strengths of a tutorial and those of a reference to give you the knowledge and skills to master Red Hat Linux. Uniquely designed for both beginners and experienced users, A Practical Guide to Red Hat Linux requires no prior programming experience. It begins with an extensive tutorial to bring those with less experience up to speed, and then quickly progresses to detailed chapters on GUIs, networking, popular shells, programming tools, Red Hat Linux filesystems, and system administration. Part two is a comprehensive reference containing descriptions and examples of many utilities. The book takes a truly practical approach to the study of Red Hat Linux by the use of tutorial examples that show you what you will see on the screen each step of the way.