Red Hat Linux Survival Guide
Published on 29. December 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
XXIV, 624 pages
978-0-7645-3631-1 (ISBN)
Description
Your Official Red Hat(R) Linux(R) Survival Guide Reviewed and approved by the experts at Red Hat, this handy reference delivers the essential information you need to set up a Red Hat Linux system, at work or at home. Beginning with exceptionally clear instructions for installation, upgrades, and dual-booting, Linux expert Mohammed Kabir shows you step by step how to get up and running with a Red Hat Linux workstation or server. From setting up a network and running programs to configuring the X Window System and establishing Web services, this handy guide is all you need to tackle typical challenges - and get down to work.
Authoritative Advice on Setting Up a Red Hat Linux System Install or upgrade Red Hat Linux as a standalone or dual-boot systemConfigure the X Window System and use the GNOME desktopRun programs, manage users, and work with files and directoriesCustomize the Linux kernel to suit your needsSet up Apache Web server, sendmail mail server, Wu-FTPD FTP server, and BIND DNS server(R)Share files and printers with other computers using Samba and NFS serversLook up common Linux commands and basic IP information in the handy appendixesReviewed and Approved by the Experts at Red Hat www redhat.com www hungryminds.com
Authoritative Advice on Setting Up a Red Hat Linux System Install or upgrade Red Hat Linux as a standalone or dual-boot systemConfigure the X Window System and use the GNOME desktopRun programs, manage users, and work with files and directoriesCustomize the Linux kernel to suit your needsSet up Apache Web server, sendmail mail server, Wu-FTPD FTP server, and BIND DNS server(R)Share files and printers with other computers using Samba and NFS serversLook up common Linux commands and basic IP information in the handy appendixesReviewed and Approved by the Experts at Red Hat www redhat.com www hungryminds.com
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Person
MOHAMMED J. KABIR is the founder and CEO of Evoknow, Inc., a company specializing in the development of customer relationship management software. His books include Red Hat Linux 7 Server, Red Hat Linux Administrator's Handbook, Red Hat Linux Security and Optimization, and Apache Server 2 Bible.
Content
Preface. Acknowledgments. PART I: Installation and Basic Configuration. Chapter 1: Installing a Fresh Linux System. Chapter 2: Upgrading Red Hat Linux. Chapter 3: Dual-Booting Red Hat Linux with Windows. Chapter 4: Booting and Shutting Down. Chapter 5: Configuring the X Window System. Chapter 6: Setting Up Networking. PART II: Getting Started. Chapter 7: Managing Users. Chapter 8: Working with Files and Directories. Chapter 9: Running Programs. Chapter 10: Using the GNOME Desktop. Chapter 11: Configuring the Kernel. PART III: Configuring Services. Chapter 12: The Apache Web Server. Chapter 13: Configuring E-mail Services. Chapter 14: Configuring FTP Services. Chapter 15: Configuring DNS. Chapter 16: Sharing Files and Printers with Windows. PART IV: Appendixes. Appendix A: Common Linux Commands. Appendix B: IP Networking Basics. Appendix C: Internet Resources for Linux. Appendix D: Recovering from a System Crash. Index.