Beginning Fedora: From Novice to Professional guides you through the tasks most new Linux users desire to perform while explaining potentially confusing concepts along the way. It will steer you through system customization opportunities and common tasks like listening to audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, and performing office- and Internet-related jobs. A large part of the book is dedicated to advanced command-line techniques necessary to maintain your system and become a true Linux master!
Upgrade and configure your hardware to boost performance*Customize the kernel and tune the filesystem for optimal results*Use JFS and LVM to enhance the filesystem reliability and manageability*Tweak Apache, Sendmail, Samba, and NFS servers for increased speed*Protect against root compromises by enabling LIDS and Libsafe in the kernel*Use PAM, OpenSSL, shadow passwords, OpenSSH, and xinetd to enhance network security*Set up sensible security on Apache and reduce CGI and SSI risks*Secure BIND, Sendmail, ProFTPD, Samba, and NFS servers*Create a highly configurable packet filtering firewall to protect your network*Build a secure virtual private network with FreeS/WAN*Use port scanners, password crackers, and CGI scanners to locate vulnerabilities before the hackers doReviewed and Approved by the Experts at Red Hat CD-ROM Features Security tools, including cgichk.pl, gShield, IP Filter, John the Ripper, Lids, LSOF, Nessus, Netcat, Ngrep, Nmap, OpenSSH, OpenSSL, Postfix, SAINT trial version, SARA, Snort, Swatch, tcpdump, Tripwire Open Source Linux Edition, Vetescan, and Whisker Scripts from the book
It’s the fastest-growing, coolest Linux distribution out there, and now you can join the excitement with this information-packed guide. Want to edit graphics? Create a spreadsheet? Manage groups? Set up an NFS server? You’ll learn it all and more with the expert guidance, tips, and techniques in this first-ever soup-to-nuts book on Ubuntu. From the basics for newcomers to enterprise management for system administrators, it’s what you need to succeed with Ubuntu.
* Master the fundamentals for desktop and networks
* Send e-mail, share files, edit text, and print
* Download music, watch DVDs, and play games
* Use Ubuntu on laptops, go wireless, or synch it with your PDA
* Set up Web, mail, print, DNS, DHCP, and other servers
Aimed squarely at aspiring Linux power users and professional administrators, the Ubuntu Linux Toolbox offers more than 1000 examples of useful Linux command lines. This compact, handy reference is made to carry with you, whether you are maintaining hundreds of Linux systems or just want to dig beneath the surface of your Ubuntu desktop system. This is the Linux reference book you need to step up to the next level.
Ubuntu is a complete, free operating system that emphasizes community, support, and ease of use while refusing to compromise on speed, power, and flexibility. It’s Linux for human beings–designed for everyone from computer novices to experts. Ubuntu is the most in-demand Linux distribution, and this official guide will get you up and running quickly.
