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This comprehensive, hands-on guide to Linux system administration provides the student with the deeper understanding of the inner workings of Linux and pragmatic techniques needed to become an outstanding Linux system administrator. Written for both those who are new to Linux as well as those who are already proficient and wish to hone their skills, this book starts with the basics and builds up to more sophisticated material. Using standard Linux tools (PostgreSQL, Apache, Perl, and more) this book teaches the student to deploy a feature-rich corporate intranet featuring online discussion groups, bulletin boards, a company phone directory, and a document center. The student will also learn everything you need to install a complete electronic mail and Internet gateway solution for an office on a single, shared connection. In addition, numerous anecdotes from the trenches, smaller examples of techniques to try, and plenty of experience-based advice bring important concepts to life.

The definitive, real-world guide to Linux system administration!

• Hands-on, example-rich coverage for sys admins at all levels, using any leading distribution.
• Installation, user management, monitoring, printing, security, and more.
• By Marcel Gagné, well-known Linux Journal "Cooking with Linux" and Sys Admin columnist.

Acknowledgments.


1. Introduction.

2. Linux versus Linux versus UNIX.

3. Help (and the Truth) Is Out There.

4. Linux System Installation.

5. Taking Command of Linux.

6. Daemons and Runlevels.

7. Users and Groups.

8. Disks and File Systems.

9. X and the Graphical Desktop.

10. Dialing Up to the Internet with PPP.

11. Finding, Building, and Installing Software.

12. Kernel Building and Renovation.

13. Printers and Printing.

14. Scripting and Scripting Languages.

15. Simplified Administration through Automation.

16. Devices, Devices, and More Devices.

17. Backups and Restores.

18. Network Administration.

19. Tools, Tools, and More Tools.

20. Proof of Concept, Part 1.

21. Proof of Concept, Part 2.

22. Integrating Windows with Linux.

23. System Logs and Accounting.

24. Secure Computing.

25. Security: The Battle for Your System.

26. Performance Monitoring and Tuning.

Appendix A: The All-Linux Office?


Appendix B: The GNU General Public License.


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Marcel Gagné is best known as author of the Linux Journal's "Cooking with Linux" series, which has earned the magazine's Readers' Choice award for favorite column four years in a row, and as the regular "Linux Guy" on G4/TechTV Canada. His books include Moving to the Linux Business Desktop and Linux Administration: A User's Guide (both from Addison-Wesley.) He is one of the Linux world's most familiar and respected voices.

"Gagne is clearly an insider in the Linux community, familiar with both the technical details and the culture, which sets this book apart from others in the field."

--Joseph Sloan, Lead System Administrator, Mirai Consulting

This comprehensive, hands-on guide to Linux system administration provides you with the deeper understanding of the inner workings of Linux and the pragmatic techniques you need to become an outstanding Linux system administrator--whether you are a career administrator in a corporate environment or simply administering your home system.

Written both for those who are new to Linux and those who are already proficient and wish to hone their skills, Linux System Administration starts with the basics and builds up to more sophisticated material.

You will find complete coverage of all major system administration topics:

• Linux versus UNIX
• Installation tips and tricks
• Working effectively with the Linux command line
• Organizing and working with system users
• Disks, file systems, backup, and restore
• The inner workings of X and the graphical desktop
• Configuring and using scanners, CD-Recordables, and other devices
• Internet connectivity
• Finding, building, and installing software
• Kernel building and renovation
• Scripting and automation
• Network administration, electronic mail, and Web services
• Integrating Windows with Linux
• System logs and accounting
• Security and firewalls
• Performance monitoring and tuning

Using standard Linux tools (PostgreSQL, Apache, Perl, and more) this book will help you deploy a feature-rich corporate intranet featuring online discussion groups, bulletin boards, a company phone directory, and a document center. You will also learn everything you need to know to install a complete electronic mail and Internet gateway solution for your home or office on a single, shared connection. In addition, numerous anecdotes from the trenches, examples of techniques to try, and plenty of experience-based advice bring important concepts to life.

Written with good humor and enthusiasm for the profession of system administration, as well as a deep appreciation for the power and flexibility of Linux, Linux System Administration will teach you the tricks of the trade, guide your efforts, and serve as a definitive and comprehensive reference.

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