Linux System Administration

by Vicki Stanfield, Roderick W. Smith

P"Most Indispensable Linux Book"P#8212;2001 iLinux Journal/i Readers Choice Awards PbAuthoritative Answers to All Your Linux Questions/b PYou can rely on the fully updated second edition of iLinux System Administration/i for answers to all your questions about installing, configuring, and administering Linux. Written by two Linux experts, this book teaches you, step-by-step, all the standard and advanced techniques you need to know to set up and maintain a secure, effective Linux environment. Scores of clear, consistent examples illustrate these techniques in detail#8212;so you stay on track and accomplish all your goals. Coverage includes#58;PulPliInstalling a Linux serverPliSetting up and maintaining user and group accountsPliSetting up Linux system securityPliSharing files using Samba and NFSPliImplementing a backup strategyPliTroubleshooting common Linux problemsPliSetting up the X Window SystemPliSetting up TCP/IP and connecting to the InternetPliSetting up a mail serverPliMaintaining filesystems and partitionsPliConfiguring printersPliImproving system performancePliWriting shell scriptsPliUsing Webmin for cross-distribution GUI administrationP/ulPbThe Craig Hunt Linux Library/bPThe Craig Hunt Linux Library provides in-depth, advanced coverage of the key topics for Linux administrators. Topics include Samba, Network Servers, DNS Server Administration, Apache, Security, and Sendmail. Each book in the series is either written by or meticulously reviewed by Craig Hunt to ensure the highest quality and most complete coverage for networking professionals working specifically in Linux environments.

656 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2001