Authoritative Answers to All Your Linux Network Server Questions—Specifically for Linux Administrators

Tap into Linux's impressive capabilities as a network server. Written by one of the world's leading Linux system administration experts, Linux Network Servers teaches you, step-by-step, all the standard and advanced techniques you need to know to configure and administer a full range of network services, from file and printer sharing to email and the Web. Hundreds of clear, consistent examples illustrate these techniques in detail—so you stay on track and accomplish all your goals. Coverage includes the following:

Installing Linux
Understanding the boot process
Working with the network interface
Setting up login services
Using Linux name services
Configuring a mail server
Setting up Apache Web server
Configuring network gateway services
Configuring desktop configuration server
Setting up file sharing
Setting up printer services
Securing your server
Troubleshooting

The Craig Hunt Linux Library
The Craig Hunt Linux Library provides in-depth, advanced coverage of the key topics for Linux administrators. Topics include Samba, System Administration, DNS Server Administration, Apache, Security, and Sendmail. Each book in the series is either written by or meticulously reviewed by Craig Hunt to ensure the highest quality and most complete coverage for networking professionals working specifically in Linux environments.

Contents

Introduction

Part 1 • The Basics
Chapter 1 • The Boot Process
Chapter 2 • The Network Interface

Part 2 • Internet Server Configuration
Chapter 3 • Login Services
Chapter 4 • Linux Name Services
Chapter 5 • Configuring a Mail Server
Chapter 6 • The Apache Web Server
Chapter 7 • Network Gateway Services

Part 3 • Departmental Server Configuration
Chapter 8 • Desktop Configuration Servers
Chapter 9 • File Sharing
Chapter 10 • Printer Services
Chapter 11 • More Mail Service

Part 4 • Maintaining a Healthy Server
Chapter 12 • Security
Chapter 13 • Troubleshooting

Appendices
Appendix A • Installing Linux
Appendix B • BIND Reference
Appendix C • The m4 Macros for sendmail

Index