Red Hat Linux 8 Server
1st Edition
Published on 1. January 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
XXX, 738 pages
978-0-7645-3635-9 (ISBN)
Description
* 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.
* 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.
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Person
MOHAMMED J. KABIR is the founder of EVOKNOW, a software development company, and an expert in multiserver Web networks. He is the author of many books, including Red Hat Security and Optimization, Apache 2 Server Bible, Red Hat Linux Administrator's Handbook, and Red Hat Survival Guide, as well as two previous editions of Red Hat Linux Server.
Content
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Part I: Getting Started.
Chapter 1: Why Red Hat Linux?
Chapter 2: Installation and Basic Configuration.
Chapter 3: The Red Hat Network.
Part II: Working as a Superuser.
Chapter 4: The Bootup and Shutdown Processes.
Chapter 5: Working with File Systems.
Part III: Managing Users, Processes, and Networks.
Chapter 6: User Administration.
Chapter 7: Process Administration.
Chapter 8: Network Administration.
Part IV: Setting Up Intranet/Internet Services.
Chapter 9: DNS Server.
Chapter 10: Setting Up E-mail Service.
Chapter 11: Setting Up Web Service.
Chapter 12: FTP Server.
Chapter 13: Squid Proxy Server.
Chapter 14: Samba Server.
Chapter 15: Setting Up MySQL Database Server.
Chapter 16: NFS Server.
Part V: Securing the Server.
Chapter 17: Implementing Kernel-level Security.
Chapter 18: Deploying a Firewall.
Chapter 19: Restricting User Access.
Chapter 20: Protecting Files.
Part VI: Running X Windows.
Chapter 21: Setting Up X Windows.
Chapter 22: Using the X Desktop.
Part VII: Troubleshooting the Server.
Chapter 23: Dealing with Common File System Issues.
Chapter 24: Troubleshooting Your Network.
Part VIII: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Whats on the Web Site.
Appendix B: Everyday Commands.
Appendix C: Linux Resources.
Index.
Acknowledgments.
Part I: Getting Started.
Chapter 1: Why Red Hat Linux?
Chapter 2: Installation and Basic Configuration.
Chapter 3: The Red Hat Network.
Part II: Working as a Superuser.
Chapter 4: The Bootup and Shutdown Processes.
Chapter 5: Working with File Systems.
Part III: Managing Users, Processes, and Networks.
Chapter 6: User Administration.
Chapter 7: Process Administration.
Chapter 8: Network Administration.
Part IV: Setting Up Intranet/Internet Services.
Chapter 9: DNS Server.
Chapter 10: Setting Up E-mail Service.
Chapter 11: Setting Up Web Service.
Chapter 12: FTP Server.
Chapter 13: Squid Proxy Server.
Chapter 14: Samba Server.
Chapter 15: Setting Up MySQL Database Server.
Chapter 16: NFS Server.
Part V: Securing the Server.
Chapter 17: Implementing Kernel-level Security.
Chapter 18: Deploying a Firewall.
Chapter 19: Restricting User Access.
Chapter 20: Protecting Files.
Part VI: Running X Windows.
Chapter 21: Setting Up X Windows.
Chapter 22: Using the X Desktop.
Part VII: Troubleshooting the Server.
Chapter 23: Dealing with Common File System Issues.
Chapter 24: Troubleshooting Your Network.
Part VIII: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Whats on the Web Site.
Appendix B: Everyday Commands.
Appendix C: Linux Resources.
Index.