Linux BibleMore than 50 percent new and revised content for today's Linux environment gets you up and running in no time! Linux continues to be an excellent, low-cost alternative to expensive operating systems. Whether you're new to Linux or need a reliable update and reference, this is an excellent resource. Veteran bestselling author Christopher Negus provides a complete tutorial packed with major updates, revisions, and hands-on exercises so that you can confidently start using Linux today.
This practical learning tool is ideal for anyone eager to set up a new Linux desktop system at home or curious to learn how to manage Linux server systems at work. |
Contents
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Moving Around the Filesystem | 93 |
Summary | 437 |
Configuring a Web Server | 439 |
Configuring an FTP Server | 467 |
Configuring a Windows File Sharing Samba Server | 487 |
Configuring an NFS File Server | 515 |
Troubleshooting Linux | 539 |
Learning Linux Security Techniques | 571 |
Managing software and services | 595 |
Working with Text Files | 113 |
Managing Running Processes | 131 |
Writing Simple Shell Scripts | 145 |
The stream editor sed | 158 |
Becoming a Linux System Administrator | 163 |
Learning System Administration | 165 |
Installing Linux | 191 |
Getting and Managing Software | 227 |
Querying rpm information | 247 |
Managing User Accounts | 253 |
Managing Disks and Filesystems | 277 |
Becoming a Linux Server Administrator | 305 |
Checking disk usage with du | 333 |
Administering Networking | 337 |
Starting and Stopping Services | 365 |
Getting Started | 410 |
Configuring a Print Server | 415 |
Configuring CUPS printer options manually | 429 |
Working in the AuditReview Phase | 611 |
Understanding Advanced Linux Security | 615 |
Enhancing Linux Security with SELinux | 659 |
Securing Linux on a Network | 689 |
Using nmap to audit your network services advertisements | 695 |
Working with Firewalls | 702 |
Summary | 715 |
Appendixes | 717 |
Booting Linux from a USB Drive | 727 |
Chapter 2 | 729 |
Troubleshooting Linux | 774 |
Understanding Basic Linux Security | 776 |
Understanding Advanced Linux Security | 777 |
Enhancing Linux Security with SELinux | 779 |
Securing Linux on a Network | 781 |
Index | 783 |
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