Publisher's Synopsis
Red Hat® Linux® 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