Using Linux System Administration

Description

It's no secret that Linux is the up-and-coming operating system, with usage rates growing at lightning speed. But the user group that benefits most from Linux at this time is not the end user. Linux has gained enormous popularity in the server market, which is why learning solid fundamentals of system administration and growth of that knowledge is essential. Enter Special Edition Using Linux Administration. It is the complete, comprehensive reference book for the experienced administrator who needs to learn to run a Linux system and successfully manage it. This book covers all of the issues that a system administrator needs to learn and understand to be fully competent and get maximum use of Linux on their network, particularly in a business setting where Linux is gaining a strong foothold. This book will have a great appeal to those administrators whose knowledge is limited to Windows or NetWare networks as they integrate Linux into their infrastructure. Current Linux or Unix users wishing to apply their knowledge towards system administration will also find it invaluable. Featured topics the reader will find useful include: Linux deployment and installation, User administration, Samba and NT-Linux integration, Linux process management and daemons, Network configuration and TCP/IP, Routing with Linux, Linux and firewalls, Using Linux as an Intranet server, and Linux database servers.