The Craig Hunt Linux Library provides the advanced information that Linux professionals and systems administrators need to keep their Linux servers up and running at maximum efficiency. Developed by noted Linux and TCP/IP guru Craig Hunt and written by acknowledged Linux experts, these books dig deeper into each of the eight key Linux topics -- Samba, Apache, DHCP, NFS and Automounter, Sendmail, DNS, security, and system administration -- than any other book on the market. -- Erez Zadok, creator of the latest release of Automounter Daemon (Amd) pens this comprehensive look inside the most popular Linux/Unix distributed file system. -- Learn how to install and configure Amd and NFS for optimum speed and reliability. -- This addition to the popular Craig Hunt Linux Library gives you an in-depth look at troubleshooting NFS access problems, server-side and client security, plus using the Automounter query tool (Amq).
Authors M. Carling and Jim Dennis provide system administrators with expert advice on managing their Linux systems on a daily basis. In-depth coverage delves into the issues of integrating Linux into corporate heterogeneous network environments.
"Most Indispensable Linux Book" --2001 Linux Journal Readers Choice Awards Authoritative Answers to All Your Linux Questions You can rely on the fully updated second edition of Linux System Administration for answers to all your questions about installing, configuring, and administering Linux. Written by two Linux experts, this book teaches you, step-by-step, all the standard and advanced techniques you need to know to set up and maintain a secure, effective Linux environment. Scores of clear, consistent examples illustrate these techniques in detail--so you stay on track and accomplish all your goals. Coverage includes: * Installing a Linux server * Setting up and maintaining user and group accounts * Setting up Linux system security * Sharing files using Samba and NFS * Implementing a backup strategy * Troubleshooting common Linux problems * Setting up the X Window System * Setting up TCP/IP and connecting to the Internet * Setting up a mail server * Maintaining filesystems and partitions * Configuring printers * Improving system performance * Writing shell scripts * Using Webmin for cross-distribution GUI administration 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, Network Servers, 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.
“As this book shows, Linux systems are just as functional, secure, and reliable as their proprietary counterparts. Thanks to the ongoing efforts of thousands of Linux developers, Linux is more ready than ever for deployment at the frontlines of the real world. The authors of this book know that terrain well, and I am happy to leave you in their most capable hands.” –Linus Torvalds “The most successful sysadmin book of all time–because it works!” –Rik Farrow, editor of ;login: “This book clearly explains current technology with the perspective of decades of experience in large-scale system administration. Unique and highly recommended.” –Jonathan Corbet, cofounder, LWN.net “Nemeth et al. is the overall winner for Linux administration: it’s intelligent, full of insights, and looks at the implementation of concepts.” –Peter Salus, editorial director, Matrix.net Since 2001, Linux Administration Handbook has been the definitive resource for every Linux® system administrator who must efficiently solve technical problems and maximize the reliability and performance of a production environment. Now, the authors have systematically updated this classic guide to address today’s most important Linux distributions and most powerful new administrative tools. The authors spell out detailed best practices for every facet of system administration, including storage management, network design and administration, web hosting, software configuration management, performance analysis, Windows interoperability, and much more. Sysadmins will especially appreciate the thorough and up-to-date discussions of such difficult topics such as DNS, LDAP, security, and the management of IT service organizations. Linux® Administration Handbook, Second Edition, reflects the current versions of these leading distributions: Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® FedoraTM Core SUSE® Linux Enterprise Debian® GNU/Linux Ubuntu® Linux Sharing their war stories and hard-won insights, the authors capture the behavior of Linux systems in the real world, not just in ideal environments. They explain complex tasks in detail and illustrate these tasks with examples drawn from their extensive hands-on experience.
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.
Summary This classic howto was written in 2002, but it is still a must-read howto for any Linux professionals today.It will guide you how to set up NFS clients and servers. This is a book you should have on your bookshelf. Table of Contents 1. Preamble 1.1. Legal stuff 1.2. Disclaimer 1.3. Feedback 1.4. Translation 1.5. Dedication 2. Introduction 2.1. What is NFS? 2.2. What is this HOWTO and what is it not? 2.3. Knowledge Pre-Requisites 2.4. Software Pre-Requisites: Kernel Version and nfs-utils 2.5. Where to get help and further information 3. Setting Up an NFS Server 3.1. Introduction to the server setup 3.2. Setting up the Configuration Files 3.3. Getting the services started 3.4. Verifying that NFS is running 3.5. Making changes to /etc/exports later on 4. Setting up an NFS Client 4.1. Mounting remote directories 4.2. Getting NFS File Systems to Be Mounted at Boot Time 4.3. Mount options 5. Optimizing NFS Performance 5.1. Setting Block Size to Optimize Transfer Speeds 5.2. Packet Size and Network Drivers 5.3. Overflow of Fragmented Packets 5.4. NFS over TCP 5.5. Timeout and Retransmission Values 5.6. Number of Instances of the NFSD Server Daemon 5.7. Memory Limits on the Input Queue 5.8. Turning Off Autonegotiation of NICs and Hubs 5.9. Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Behavior in NFS 5.10. Non-NFS-Related Means of Enhancing Server Performance 6. Security and NFS 6.1. The portmapper 6.2. Server security: nfsd and mountd 6.3. Client Security 6.4. NFS and firewalls (ipchains and netfilter) 6.5. Tunneling NFS through SSH 6.6. Summary 7. Troubleshooting 7.1. Unable to See Files on a Mounted File System 7.2. File requests hang or timeout waiting for access to the file. 7.3. Unable to mount a file system 7.4. I do not have permission to access files on the mounted volume. 7.5. When I transfer really big files, NFS takes over all the CPU cycles on the server and it screeches to a halt. 7.6. Strange error or log messages 7.7. Real permissions don't match what's in /etc/exports. 7.8. Flaky and unreliable behavior 7.9. nfsd won't start 7.10. File Corruption When Using Multiple Clients 8. Using Linux NFS with Other OSes 8.1. AIX 8.2. BSD 8.3. Tru64 Unix 8.4. HP-UX 8.5. IRIX 8.6. Solaris 8.7. SunOS
This complete guide to setting up and running a TCP/IP network is essential for network administrators, and invaluable for users of home systems that access the Internet. The book starts with the fundamentals -- what protocols do and how they work, how addresses and routing are used to move data through the network, how to set up your network connection -- and then covers, in detail, everything you need to know to exchange information via the Internet.Included are discussions on advanced routing protocols (RIPv2, OSPF, and BGP) and the gated software package that implements them, a tutorial on configuring important network services -- including DNS, Apache, sendmail, Samba, PPP, and DHCP -- as well as expanded chapters on troubleshooting and security. TCP/IP Network Administration is also a command and syntax reference for important packages such as gated, pppd, named, dhcpd, and sendmail.With coverage that includes Linux, Solaris, BSD, and System V TCP/IP implementations, the third edition contains: Overview of TCP/IP Delivering the data Network services Getting startedM Basic configuration Configuring the interface Configuring routing Configuring DNS Configuring network servers Configuring sendmail Configuring Apache Network security Troubleshooting Appendices include dip, ppd, and chat reference, a gated reference, a dhcpd reference, and a sendmail reference This new edition includes ways of configuring Samba to provide file and print sharing on networks that integrate Unix and Windows, and a new chapter is dedicated to the important task of configuring the Apache web server. Coverage of network security now includes details on OpenSSH, stunnel, gpg, iptables, and the access control mechanism in xinetd. Plus, the book offers updated information about DNS, including details on BIND 8 and BIND 9, the role of classless IP addressing and network prefixes, and the changing role of registrars.Without a doubt, TCP/IP Network Administration, 3rd Edition is a must-have for all network administrators and anyone who deals with a network that transmits data over the Internet.
Starts with the basics of Red Hat, the leading Linux distribution in the U.S., such as network planning and Red Hat installation and configuration Offers a close look at the new Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and Fedora Core 4 releases New chapters cover configuring a database server, creating a VNC server, monitoring performance, providing Web services, exploring SELinux security basics, and exploring desktops Demonstrates how to maximize the use of Red Hat Network, upgrade and customize the kernel, install and upgrade software packages, and back up and restore the file system The four CDs contain the full Fedora Core 4 distribution
Surveys the best practices for all aspects of system administration, covering such topics as storage management, email, Web hosting, performance analysis, virtualization, DNS, security, and configuration management.
