Linux Network Administrator’s Guide: Infrastructure, Services, and Security
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The Linux Network Administrator’s Guide, Third Edition dispenses all the practical advice you need to join a network. Along with some hardware considerations, this highly acclaimed guide takes an in-depth look at all of the essential networking software that comes with the operating system–including basic infrastructure (TCP/IP, wireless networking, firewalling) and the most popular services on Linux systems. But as the follow-up to a classic, the third edition of the Linux Network Administrator’s Guide does more than just spruce up the basics. It also provides the very latest information on the following cutting-edge services: Wireless hubs OpenLDAP FreeS/WAN IMAP Spam filtering OpenSSH BIND IPv6 Featuring a litany of insider tips and techniques, the Linux Network Administrator’s Guide, Third Edition is an invaluable companion for any network administrator interested in integrating Linux into their Windows environment Authored by Terry Dawson, Tony Bautts, and Gregor N. Purdy, the Linux Network Administrator’s Guide, Third Edition emerged from the Linux Documentation Project (LDP). The LDP’s goal is to centralize all of the issues of Linux documentation, ranging from online documentation topics such as installing, using, and running Linux.
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ASIN : 0596005482
Publisher : O’Reilly Media
Publication date : March 15, 2005
Edition : 3rd
Language : English
Print length : 362 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780596005481
ISBN-13 : 978-0596005481
Item Weight : 1.25 pounds
Dimensions : 7 x 0.88 x 9.19 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #488,397 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #16 in Intranets & Extranets #23 in Wireless Computer Networks #99 in Linux Networking & System Administration
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Bit Twiddler –
Got me started
I have been experimenting with Linux since SUSE Version 7 but never really dug into networking. I retired so decided it was time to take on networking – DHCP, file sharing, etc so ordered this book. It was great help. Got me up and running. Was easy to understand, although I have 30 years IT experience so some background to learn from. Answered all my questions and helped me through the setup phase. This book will remain on the shelf next to the server as it is also a good reference book.
Luke –
Setting up a SHO Linux Network
This is an excellent book to start with if you are considering setting up a Linux network for your home or small office. The intended audience is assumed to have some basic programming skills and understands the priority of network security. If you have never written a make file or know what make is, you might want to start with a more fundamental book; you will struggle understanding the concepts of this book. If you have never used UNIX or Linux, you will be quickly LOST!It is important to realize that this book is a guide and not a reference. Each chapter covers a major system vital to the Linux operating system. Book(s) are written for each system, yet the author covers enough information to get you started and keep you from being dangerous.The book also indoctrinates you to the procedures and mindsets of Linux. If a specific tool is not covered in this book, you will know how to search for it, read the configuration man pages, build it, and install it.My background: Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer (20 years), C/C++, C#, Perl Literate. Converting from Win2K OS to Linux because of corporate directive. I have been a user of UNIX and Windows OS for 25 years, however, I never had to administer a network. I wanted to start up a Linux network at home to act as a Subversion server and a general file server.
Jure Kodžoman –
I Loved it!
I was very suspicious of this book, because I knew it was available online for download. I thought at first, why not just print it and read it. A friend of mine told me this is something completely different. And he was right. It was worth every penny (cent).The book is a great introduction to Linux networking theory and practices. Although it’s lightweight in size, it makes it up with easy to read high quality content. I think even some experienced sysadmins might find a lot of interesting information inside.The guide is very well written, with nice and self explaining graphics.
John Matlock –
Printed Professional Quality Book
This book fits into the space between the general everything there is to know about Linux books (which give limited space to each subject) and highly specialized books that cover only one application such as Apache or sendmail. It’s a niche book intended for people aministering a Linux network. It contains what you need to know to set up a network and keep it up.This is the third printed edition of this book. This has given time for the original work to be expanded and rewritten to satisfy the needs of readers who down through the years have sent in questions on various subjects.This book is based on the on-line Linux documentation but bound into a convenient book, cleaned up professional illustrations, better indexing. While it costs a bit, it is probably no more than the cost of the ink cartridge it would take to print it out.
Ricardo Muiña –
Four Stars
I recommend it.
Ari Constancio –
To the point…
I received the book this week, and truly I’m delighted with it. It’s not a big book, and probably that’s one of its main virtues: each chapter is very focused and manageable and, in a few hours (or minutes, depending on whom), matters can be applied with confidence. I liked especially those chapters concerning wireless networking and LDAP.As it’s based on the LDP (Linux Documentation Project), the subjects are accessible there ([…] I’m one of those who still prefer an O’Reilly book :).
Christoph Simmons –
Good for Overview and Common Practices
This is a good first book to purchase if you’re getting into Linux Administration. It focuses more on common practices rather than configurations and how-to’s. If you’re looking to get an idea of how to build your environment (or make it better), this is a good book to start with, then purchase the specific manuals once you’ve decided on a course of action.
Emir –
Nice book
Ferenc Botos –
The book covers the basics of networking, but it is quite outdated. Not really useful for me.