Linux for Networking Professionals
Strengthen your networking and security efforts with Linux
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 7. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-83588-110-1 (ISBN)
Description
Sharpen your networking and security skills by learning common and advanced Linux configurations, tools, and services
Key Features
Solve critical networking problems using real-world examples
Configure common networking services step by step in an enterprise environment
Build infrastructure with defense against common attacks in mind
Support and defend your network infrastructure with Linux
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionWith Linux gaining popularity, more network services are being deployed on it due to its cost-effectiveness and flexibility. If you are a networking professional or an infrastructure engineer involved with networks, in-depth knowledge of Linux networking is paramount.
Linux for Networking Professionals, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide to building a strong foundation of Linux networking concepts. From basic Linux network configurations to major distributions and picking the right distro for your specific needs - this book covers it all.
As you progress through the chapters, you'll also find insights into diagnosing network issues, setting up robust firewall protection, and using Linux as a host for network services. The book takes you through a wide range of network services, explains why they're important, and how to configure them in an enterprise environment. With real-world examples, you'll learn how to securely configure various services and safeguard them against common attacks.
As you advance to the final chapters, you'll be well on your way towards building the foundation for an all-Linux data center. By the end of this book, you'll be able to not only configure common Linux network services confidently, but also use tried-and-tested methodologies for future Linux installations.What you will learn
Use Linux as a troubleshooting and diagnostics platform
Explore Linux-based network services
Configure Linux firewall and set it up for network services
Deploy and configure DNS, IPS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) services securely
Configure Linux for load balancing, authentication, and authorization services
Leverage Linux as a logging platform for network monitoring
Implement Honeypot solutions to detect and foil attacks
Use virtualization in Linux to support network operations and services
Who this book is forThis book is for IT and Windows professionals and admins looking for guidance in managing Linux-based networks. It will help you build a solid foundation of how to securely configure and operate Linux networks in a corporate IT environment. Basic knowledge of networking is necessary to get started with this book.
Key Features
Solve critical networking problems using real-world examples
Configure common networking services step by step in an enterprise environment
Build infrastructure with defense against common attacks in mind
Support and defend your network infrastructure with Linux
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionWith Linux gaining popularity, more network services are being deployed on it due to its cost-effectiveness and flexibility. If you are a networking professional or an infrastructure engineer involved with networks, in-depth knowledge of Linux networking is paramount.
Linux for Networking Professionals, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide to building a strong foundation of Linux networking concepts. From basic Linux network configurations to major distributions and picking the right distro for your specific needs - this book covers it all.
As you progress through the chapters, you'll also find insights into diagnosing network issues, setting up robust firewall protection, and using Linux as a host for network services. The book takes you through a wide range of network services, explains why they're important, and how to configure them in an enterprise environment. With real-world examples, you'll learn how to securely configure various services and safeguard them against common attacks.
As you advance to the final chapters, you'll be well on your way towards building the foundation for an all-Linux data center. By the end of this book, you'll be able to not only configure common Linux network services confidently, but also use tried-and-tested methodologies for future Linux installations.What you will learn
Use Linux as a troubleshooting and diagnostics platform
Explore Linux-based network services
Configure Linux firewall and set it up for network services
Deploy and configure DNS, IPS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) services securely
Configure Linux for load balancing, authentication, and authorization services
Leverage Linux as a logging platform for network monitoring
Implement Honeypot solutions to detect and foil attacks
Use virtualization in Linux to support network operations and services
Who this book is forThis book is for IT and Windows professionals and admins looking for guidance in managing Linux-based networks. It will help you build a solid foundation of how to securely configure and operate Linux networks in a corporate IT environment. Basic knowledge of networking is necessary to get started with this book.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-83588-110-1 (9781835881101)
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Person
Rob VandenBrink is a consultant with Coherent Security in Ontario, Canada. He is a volunteer with the Internet Storm Center, a site that posts daily blogs on information security and related stories. Rob also contributes as a volunteer to various security benchmarks at the Center for Internet Security, notably the Palo Alto Networks Firewall benchmark, the Cisco Nexus benchmark and the Cisco FirePower benchmark.
His areas of specialization include all facets of information security, network infrastructure, network and datacenter design, IT automation, orchestration, and virtualization. Rob has developed tools for ensuring policy compliance for VPN access users, a variety of networking tools native to Cisco IOS, as well as security audit/assessment tools for both Palo Alto Networks Firewall and VMware vSphere.
Rob has a master's degree in information security engineering from the SANS Technology Institute and holds a variety of SANS/GIAC, VMware, and Cisco certifications.
His areas of specialization include all facets of information security, network infrastructure, network and datacenter design, IT automation, orchestration, and virtualization. Rob has developed tools for ensuring policy compliance for VPN access users, a variety of networking tools native to Cisco IOS, as well as security audit/assessment tools for both Palo Alto Networks Firewall and VMware vSphere.
Rob has a master's degree in information security engineering from the SANS Technology Institute and holds a variety of SANS/GIAC, VMware, and Cisco certifications.
Content
Table of Contents
Picking a Linux Distro
Basic Linux Network Configuration
Using Linux tools for Network Diagnostics
The Linux Firewall
Using Linux Hosts for Network Services
DNS Services
DHCP Services
Certificates and PKI
RADIUS Services
Load balancer
Packet Capture
Using Linux for Network Monitoring
Using Linux for Intrusion Prevention Services (IPS)
Honeypot solutions
Virtualization on Linux - Background
Picking a Linux Distro
Basic Linux Network Configuration
Using Linux tools for Network Diagnostics
The Linux Firewall
Using Linux Hosts for Network Services
DNS Services
DHCP Services
Certificates and PKI
RADIUS Services
Load balancer
Packet Capture
Using Linux for Network Monitoring
Using Linux for Intrusion Prevention Services (IPS)
Honeypot solutions
Virtualization on Linux - Background