Author(s): Christopher Negus
Publisher: Wiley
Year: Jan 2006
ISBN: 0-471-75489-7
Language: English
File type: PDF
Pages: 911
Size (for download): 8.57 MB

Linux Bible 2006 Edition is here to open your eyes to what Linux is, where it came from, and where it’s going. But, most of all, the book is here to hand you Linux and help you get started. Because Linux is the operating system of free speech and free choice, Linux Bible gives you choices in selecting the Linux that is right for you.

Unlike other books on Linux, this book doesn’t tie you to one Linux distribution. The book teaches you the essentials of Linux graphical interfaces, shell commands, and basic system administration. Separate chapters break down most of the major Linux distributions available today. Then descriptions of the major software projects in most Linux distributions (KDE and GNOME desktops, Apache Web servers, Samba file and printer sharing, and so on) guide you in setting up and using those features, regardless of which Linux you choose.

Author(s): James Kirkland, David Carmichael, Christopher L. Tinker, Gregory L. Tinker
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Year: Apr 2006
ISBN: 0-13-185515-8
Language: English
File type: CHM
Pages: 624
Size (for download): 4.06 MB

Linux is a fast-growing operating system with power and appeal, and enterprises worldwide are quickly adopting the system to utilize its benefits. But as with all operating systems, performance problems do occur causing system administrators to scramble into action. Finally, there is a complete reference for troubleshooting Linuxquickly! Linux Troubleshooting for System Administrators and Power Users is THE book for locating and solving problems and maintaining high performance in Red Hat Linux and Novell SUSE Linux systems.

Proven techniques for optimizing web, file, print, database, and application servers Practical introductions to open source performance management tools. Easy-to-understand examples based on Red Hat Enterprise. Linux and Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server An indispensable guide to maximizing Linux system and application performance From Wall Street to Hollywood, Linux runs many of the world s most businesscritical systems. Linux performance now impacts the entire enterprise. In Performance Tuning for Linux Servers, a team of IBM s most-experienced Linux performance specialists shows you how to find bottlenecks, measure performance, and identify effective optimizations. This book doesn t just cover kernel tuning: it shows
how to maximize the end-to-end performance of real-world applications and databases running on Linux.
Throughout, the authors present realistic examples based on today s most popular enterprise Linux platforms, Intel-based Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. These examples are designed for simplicity, clarity, and easy adaptation to any contemporary Linux environment. You ll discover how to Install and configure Linux for maximum performance from the outset Evaluate and choose the right hardware architecture for your Linux environment Understand Linux kernels 2.4 through 2.6: components, performance issues, and optimization opportunities Master core Linux performance tuning principles and strategies Utilize free, open source tools for measurement, monitoring, system tracing, and benchmarking

Are you serious about network security? Then check out SSH, the Secure Shell, which provides key-based authentication and transparent encryption for your network connections. It's reliable, robust, and reasonably easy to use, and both free and commercial implementations are widely available for most operating systems. While it doesn't solve every privacy and security problem, SSH eliminates several of them very effectively. Everything you want to know about SSH is in our second edition of SSH, The Secure Shell: The Definitive Guide. This updated book thoroughly covers the latest SSH-2 protocol for system administrators and end users interested in using this increasingly popular TCP/IP-based solution. How does it work?
Whenever data is sent to the network, SSH automatically encrypts it. When data reaches its intended recipient, SSH decrypts it. The result is "transparent" encryption-users can work normally, unaware that their communications are already encrypted. SSH supports secure file transfer between computers, secure
remote logins, and a unique "tunneling" capability that adds encryption to otherwise insecure network
applications. With SSH, users can freely navigate the Internet, and system administrators can secure
their networks or perform remote administration. Written for a wide, technical audience, SSH, The Secure
Shell: The Definitive Guide covers several implementations of SSH for different operating systems
and computing environments. Whether you're an individual running Linux machines at home, a corporate
network administrator with thousands of users, or a PC/Mac owner who just wants a secure way to telnet
or transfer files between machines, our indispensable guide has you covered. It starts with simple installation
and use of SSH, and works its way to in-depth case studies on large, sensitive computer networks. No matter
where or how you're shipping information, SSH, The Secure Shell: The Definitive Guide will show you how
to do it securely.

* Organized into eight task-oriented minibooks, this comprehensive 816-page guide shows beginning-to-intermediate users how to get up and running with today's top five Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SUSE, Debian, Xandros, and Knoppix
*The companion DVD features the full installable versions of Fedora Core 3 and Knoppix and the ISO images (saving hours of downloading time) for the following distributions: SUSE live, Debian full version, and Xandros Open Circulation version. * Features step-by-step installation instructions for each distribution
* The minibooks offer humorous, easy-to-understand coverage of Linux basics, desktops, networking, the Internet, administration, security, Internet servers, and programming
* Lets readers explore the most popular distributions for desktop and server use