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The only Linux sysadmin guide that's been tested and proven by 50, 000+ Web users! *The proven Linux sysadmin's guide--read by 50, 000+ Web users worldwide! *The only comprehensive system administration reference that's portable across all Linux distributions *Networking, security, shell scripting, kernel, TCP/IP, DNS, Web, mail, Samba, and much more *CD-ROM includes a complete HTML version of the book--the perfect portable reference! Ready to truly master Linux system administration? Rely on the book that's been tested and proven by more than 50, 000 Web users and Linux trainers worldwide: Paul Sheer's LINUX: Rute Users Tutorial and Exposition. Sheer presents in-depth, real-world coverage of every key aspect of system administration: user management, security, networking, Internet services, package management, C programming, kernel compilation, hardware configuration, and much more. Unlike many competitive guides, it also contains extensive coverage of shell scripting and UNIX access controls. Real-life examples give working sysadmins a powerful resource for streamlining their work. It even contains detailed cross-references to LPI and RHCE certification topics, making it an exceptionally useful resource for exam preparation. *Linux configuration files-in extraordinary detail *Comprehensive networking coverage: TCP/IP, routing, Apache, Exim, Sendmail, Samba, name server configuration, and more *Linux commands, regular expressions, processes, and environment variables *Key Linux environments: from vi to X to postgreSQL *Linux filesystem permission model and organization *Linux device configuration: audio, Ethernet, PCI, SCSI, serial devices, CD-RW, and more No matter what kind of Linux systems you're managing, no matter which distributions you use, LINUX: Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition presents the techniques you need to succeed. CD-ROM INCLUDED The accompanying CD-ROM contains a complete electronic version of the book in HTML format--the perfect portable reference for the mobile system administrator!

Full Product Details

Author:   Paul Sheer
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Prentice Hall
Dimensions:   Width: 18.00cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   1.061kg
ISBN:  

9780130333513

ISBN 10:   0130333514
Pages:   672
Publication Date:   11 October 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Chapter Summary. 1. Introduction. 2. Computing Sub-basics. 3. PC Hardware. 4. Basic Commands. 5. Regular Expressions. 6. Editing Text Files. 7. Shell Scripting. 8. Streams and sed-The Stream Editor. 9. Processes, Environment Variables. 10. Mail. 11. User Accounts and Ownerships. 12. Using Internet Services. 13. LINUX Resources. 14. Permission and Modification Times. 15. Symbolic and Hard Links. 16. Pre-installed Documentation. 17. Overview of the UNIX Directory Layout. 18. UNIX Devices. 19. Partitions, File Systems, Formatting, Mounting. 20. Advanced Shell Scripting. 21. System Services and lpd. 22. Trivial Introduction to C. 23. Shared Libraries. 24. Source and Binary Packages. 25. Introduction to IP. 26. TCP and UDP. 27. DNS and Name Resolution. 28. Network File System, NFS. 29. Services Running Under inetd. 30. exim and sendmail. 31. lilo, initrd, and Booting. 32. init, ?getty, and UNIX Run Levels. 33. Sending Faxes. 34. uucp and uux. 35. The LINUX File System Standard. 36. httpd-Apache Web Server. 37. crond and atd. 38. postgres SQL Server. 39. smbd-Samba NT Server. 40. Named-Domain Name Server. 41. Point-to-Point Protocol-Dialup Networking. 42. The LINUX Kernel Source, Modules, and Hardware Support. 43. The X Window System. 44. UNIX Security. A: Lecture Schedule. B: LPI Certification Cross-Reference. C: RHCE Certification Cross-Reference. D: LINUX Advocacy FAQ. E: The GNU General Public License Version 2. Index.

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PAUL SHEER owns Paul Sheer Consulting IT Services, a firm specializing in Linux consulting, programming, and training; Web database integration; cryptography; embedded systems; and related technologies. The electronic version of hisLINUX:Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition has become one of the Web's most popular resources for mastering Linux administration. Sheer is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

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