Red Hat Linux 6 Server [With *] Paperback - 1999 - 1st Edition

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Red Hat^(R) Linux^(R) 6 Server The open-source Linux operating system is gaining ground fast in businesses and universities around the world, and many commercial versions of the software make it reliable and user-friendly enough for any organization. In Red Hat Linux 6 Server, Unix expert Mohammed Kabir shows you step-by-step how to deploy Linux servers for your intranet or the Internet, from initial installation through security implementation and performance fine-tuning. In-depth coverage of the issues you'll face, plenty of real-world examples, an easy-to-understand guide to common commands, and a comprehensive listing of Linux resources on the Internet make this an indispensable resource, whether you're working for a small nonprofit or a large corporation. Working Solutions for the Linux 6 Server:

• Master the ins and outs of Linux installation and configuration
• Manage privileged and ordinary users, groups, and disk quotas
• Control, monitor, prioritize, and automate programs
• Set up DNS, SMTP, POP3, HTTP, FTP, IRC, and SQL servers
• Secure your server using firewalls and tools such as SATAN and COPS
• Design a load-balanced, multiserver Apache-based Web network
• Set up Samba and NFS fileserver for your office network

• Linux Kernel 2.2.5
• Installation and configuration tools
• GNOME and KDE graphical user interfaces
• Full TCP/IP networking
• Dial-up networking tools for ISP access
• Complete suite of Internet applications, including e-mail, news, and Telnet
• Apache Web Server 1.3.6
• Netscape Communicator 4.51
• And much more

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