Synopses & Reviews
The Most Comprehensive Red Hat Linux Resource Available
Master Red Hat Linux--including version 7.2--using this authoritative reference. Linux guru Richard Petersen provides details on networking, kernel management, Internet servers, system administration, and much more. You'll also get full coverage of Internet clients, office suites, file systems, firewalls, encryption, and access to Windows networks (Samba). Understand the workings of the GNOME 1.4 and the Nautilus file manager as well as KDE 2.2. Clearly and logically organized, this resource explains the different ways of setting up Red Hat Linux as a desktop workstation, a network workstation, or an administrative platform. Plus, the bonus CD-ROM includes the publisher's version of Red Hat Linux 7.2.
- Install, manage, and troubleshoot Red Hat Linux 7.2 and kernel 2.4
- Learn how to set up, configure, and administer a local network with DNS, Sendmail, and Samba
- Work with and configure GNOME 1.4 (Nautilus) and the K Desktop--KDE 2.2
- Set up Internet servers, FTP (ProFTP), Web (Apache), DNS (Bind), proxy (Squid), printer (LPRng and CUPS), and mail (Sendmail) servers
- Update software either automatically with the Red Hat Network or manually with RPM
- Protect your network with firewalls, public key encryption, and intrusion protection
- Enable network access to remote file systems and to Windows clients, including Windows XP
- Administer TCP/IP networks using CIDR and class-based addressing
Synopsis
The most complete Red Hat Linux resource available! Get in-depth details on Red Hat Linux installation, administration, management, and troubleshooting. You'll master the major GUIs, Gnome, KDE, and the FVWM Windows Manager, and you'll find step-by-step coverage of dual boot installation.
Table of Contents
PART 1: Introduction
Ch. 1: Introduction to Linux
Ch. 2: Installing Red Hat Linux
Ch. 3: Interface Basics
PART 2: Basic Setup
Ch. 4: System Configuration
Ch. 5: Red Hat Network Configuration
Ch. 6: Security Configuration
Ch. 7: Setting up a Local Network with Red Hat
PART 3: Red Hat Desktop Workstation
Ch. 8: Gnome
Ch. 9: The K Desktop Environment: KDE
Ch. 10: Window Managers
Ch. 11: The Shell
Ch. 12: The Linux File Structure
Ch. 13: Shell Configuration
Ch. 14: Office Applications
Ch. 15: Database Management Systems, Graphic Tools, and Multimedia
Ch. 16: Editors
PART 4: Red Hat Network Workstation
Ch. 17: Mail Clients
Ch. 18: Usenet and Newsreaders
Ch. 19: FTP Clients
Ch. 20: The World Wide Web
Ch. 21: Network Tools
PART 5: Red Hat Servers
Ch. 22: Internet Servers
Ch. 23: FTP Servers
Ch. 24: Red Hat Web Servers: Apache, Tux, thttpd, Stronghold
Ch. 25: Domain Name System
Ch. 26: Mail Servers: SMTP, POP, and IMAP
Ch. 27: News, Proxy, Print, and Search Servers
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