Linux Books

Networking Cook Book

2008-04-21T00:34:00.005+05:30

This soup-to-nuts collection of recipes covers everything you need to know to perform your job as a Linux network administrator, whether you're new to the job or have years of experience. With Linux Networking Cookbook, you'll dive straight into the gnarly hands-on work of building and maintaining a computer network. Running a network doesn't mean you have all the answers. Networking is a complex subject with reams of reference material that's difficult to keep straight, much less remember. If you want a book that lays out the steps for specific tasks, that clearly explains the commands and configurations, and does not tax your patience with endless ramblings and meanderings into theory and obscure RFCs, this is the book for you. You will find recipes for: Building a gateway, firewall, and wireless access point on a Linux network Building a VoIP server with Asterisk Secure remote administration with SSH Building secure VPNs with OpenVPN, and a Linux PPTP VPN server Single sign-on with Samba for mixed Linux/Windows LANs Centralized network directory with OpenLDAP Network monitoring with Nagios or MRTG Getting acquainted with IPv6 Setting up hands-free networks installations of new systems Linux system administration via serial console And a lot more. Each recipe includes a clear, hands-on solution with tested code, plus a discussion on why it works.

Orelly System Administration

2008-04-03T01:12:00.006+05:30

Linux is now a standard corporate platform with users numbering in the hundreds of millions, and there is a definite shortage of talented administrators. Linux System Administration is ideal as an introduction to Linux for Unix veterans, MCSEs, and mainframe administrators, and as an advanced (and refresher) guide for existing Linux administrators who will want to jump into the middle of the book.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

*Set up a stand-alone Linux server
*Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a DNS server using BIND
*Build an Internet server to manage sites, perform email and file transfers, and more
*Set up an email service for a small-to-medium-sized site, complete with authentication
*Install and configure Apache, PHP, and MySQL on a web server built from scratch
*Combine computers into a load-balanced Apache web server cluster based on the free Linux Virtual Server
*Set up local network services from distributed file systems to DHCP services, gateway services, print services, user management and more
*Use Linux virtualization with Xen or VMWare to run multiple kernels on one piece of hardware;
*manage each kernel's access to processor time, devices, and memory
*Create shell scripts and adapt them for your own needs
*Back up and restore data with rsync, tar, cdrecord, Amanda, and MySQL tools

OReilly.Linux Server Hacks.

2008-04-03T00:58:00.004+05:30

This handy reference offers 100 completely new server management tips and techniques designed to improve your productivity and sharpen your administrative skills. Each hack represents a clever way to accomplish a specific task, saving you countless hours of searching for the right answer. No more sifting through man pages, HOWTO websites, or source code comments -- the only resource you need is right here. And you don't have to be a system administrator with hundreds of boxen to get something useful from this book as many of the hacks apply equally well to a single system or a home network.

Compiled by experts, these hacks not only give you the step-by-step instructions necessary to implement the software, but they also provide the context to truly enable you to learn the technology. Topics include:

*Authentication
*Remote GUI connectivity
*Storage management
*File sharing and synchronizing resources
*Security/lockdown instruction
*Log files and monitoring
*Troubleshooting
*System rescue, recovery, and repair

Ubuntu For DUMMIES

2008-04-02T13:23:00.000+05:30

What has made Ubuntu the most popular Linux distribution in recent years? It's the emphasis on ease of installation and use. It gets even easier when paired with Ubuntu Linux For Dummies. This friendly reference shows you how to run Ubuntu directly from CD-ROM and install it on a PC as a personal workstation and network server. You¡¯ll find out how to download Ubuntu and start using it right away.

You'll also discover how to:

*Connect to a LAN via a wireless and Ethernet
*Use OpenOffice.org and Mozilla Firefox drawing and editing
*Tap into multimedia, graphics and other applications using services for a home or small business network
*Generate and manage web pages, print services, and more
*Find helpful information about Ubuntu and and fix problems

How To Cheat AT Securing Linux

2008-04-02T13:20:00.001+05:30

Linux servers now account for 33% of all networks servers running worldwide (Source: IDC). The top 3 market share holders in the network server space (IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell) all use Linux as their standard operating system for the majority of their servers designed for medium to large size businesses. As with any technologies, increased usage results in increased attention from malicious hackers. For years a myth existed that Windows was inherently less secure than Linux, because there were significantly more attacks against Windows machines than Linux. But this was a fallacy. There were more attacks against Windows machines because there were simply so many more Windows machines to attack. Now, the numbers tell the exact OPPOSITE story. Linux servers account for 1/3 of all servers worldwide, but in 2005 there were 3 times as many high-severity security vulnerabilities discovered on Linux servers.

The Perfect Reference for the Multitasked Sys Admin

* Discover Why "Measure Twice, Cut Once" Applies to Securing Linux
* Complete Coverage of Hardening the Operating System, Implementing an Intrusion Detection System, and Defending Databases

Linux Newbie Guide

2008-04-02T13:13:00.002+05:30

A complete reference for new Linux users wishing to set up and maintain their own Linux desktop computer, and/or administer their home or small office network The answers are meant to be simple, with just sufficient detail, and always supported with readily applicable examples. The work is still in progress, but we hope the Guide is quite usable . We welcome your corrections, advice, criticism, links, translations, and CONTRIBUTIONS. Pls note that there are no ad banners on our pages.

Administrators Security Guide

2008-04-02T13:02:00.002+05:30

by Kurt Seifried

This guide is specifically about securing the
Linux operating system against general and specific threats.

The Linux Kernel (by David A Rusling)

2008-04-02T12:45:00.003+05:30

This book is for Linux enthusiasts who want to know how the Linux kernel works. It is not an internals manual. Rather it describes the principles and mechanisms that Linux uses; how and why the Linux kernel works the way that it does. Linux is a moving target; this book is based upon the current, stable, 2.0.33 sources as those are what most
individuals and companies are now using.

SUSE Linux TOOLBOX

2008-04-02T12:32:00.001+05:30

SUSE Linux Toolbox provides you with more than 1000 specific command lines to help you become a Linux power user. Whether you are a systems administrator or desktop user, the book will show you commands to create file systems, troubleshoot networks, lock down security, and dig out almost anything you care to know about your Linux system.

This book’s focus for your Linux command-line journey is open SUSE, the community based Linux distribution sponsored by Novell, Inc. and SUSE Linux Enterprise. Tapping into the skills needed to run those systems can help you to work with your own Linux systems and to learn what you need as a Linux professional.

Hacking Ubuntu: Serious Hacks Mods and Customizations

2008-03-31T20:33:00.005+05:30

It's an irresistible package of usability, security, and support features. But a power user like you is just itching to teach it some new tricks. Show it how to play nicely with other systems. Develop its multitasking and communication skills. Free its inner video nd graphics talents. And make sure that when it ventures into the wild and wooly world of wireless, it keeps its doors locked. Here's how to do all that and more.
Things you can do with Ubuntu
Step-by-step directions for all this and lots of other fun stuff
*Create an awesome interface
*Fine-tune Firefox®
*Expand your desktop across monitors or other computers
*Add VoIP and instant messaging
*Discover the joys of emulators
*Focus on cameras and scanners
*Customize application windows
*Configure wireless networks
*Boost boot-up efficiency
*Tune kernel parameters

Linux Bible, 2008 Edition: Boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 11 Other Distri

2008-03-31T20:12:00.007+05:30

Linux Bible 2008 Edition is the best first Linux book for new or migrating users. By focusing on the building-block nature of Linux, and offering true up-to-date descriptions of Linux technology, the Bible helps the reader learn how to jump headlong into Linux, regardless of the Linux distribution they choose. Descriptions of different Linux distributions helps users choose the Linux distribution that's right for them. Detailed installation instructions, step-by-step descriptions of key desktop and server components, and the actual distributions on CD and DVD, let readers get started using Linux immediately. The Bible will serve a broad range of readers, from those starting with Linux to anyone looking to evaluate different Linux distributions. It also covers broad usage including Linux desktops, servers, and firewall/routers.
* New features: Instead of just telling you about how the technology works, new "Bringing Linux In" sections describe how people have implemented Linux in the real world. New sections describe real-life examples, such as how:
* A Small office created an inexpensive Web, print, and file server
* A do-it-yourselfer combined Linux audio and video features to create a home multimedia center
* A school build a computer lab with free educational software
* A large corporation deployed thousands of Linux systems
* Unique CD and DVD: No other book on the market includes so many Linux distributions on CD and DVD. Our DVD and CD will include the latest versions of at least the following Linux distributions: Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, KNOPPIX, Gentoo, Slackware, Mandriva, Damn Small Linux, SLAX, BackTrack, GeeXbox, and others.

Linux+ Certification Bible :

2008-03-26T15:33:00.021+05:30

Trevor Kay

The only guide you need for Linux+ exam success… You're holding in your hands the most comprehensive and effective guide available for the CompTIA Linux+ exam. Trevor Kay delivers incisive, crystal-clear explanations of every Linux+ topic, highlighting exam-critical concepts and offering hands-on tips that can help you in your real-world career. Throughout, he provides pre-tests, exam-style assessment questions, and scenario problems — everything you need to master the material and pass the exam. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Linux+ exam objectives.
* Get up to speed on Linux basics and understand the differences between different Linux distributions

* Tackle Linux installation, from planning to network configuration, dual-boot systems, and upgrades

* Get the scoop on managing Linux disks, file systems, and processes; implementing security; and backing up your system

* Learn the ins and outs of configuring the X Window system and setting up a network

* Find out how to establish users and groups, navigate the Linux file system, and use Linux system commands

* Delve into troubleshooting techniques for the boot process, software, and networking

* Get a handle on maintaining system hardware, from CPU and memory to peripherals

RHCE Red Hat Certified Engineer Linux Study Guide (Exam RH302)

2008-03-26T00:16:00.006+05:30

This book contains hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for the challenging RHCE exam (RH302).

SUSE Unleashed :

2008-03-24T21:55:00.012+05:30

This book provides details on openSUSE¡¯s acclaimed YaST administration tools, web programming, networking, and choosing from a wide selection of graphical interfaces and desktop environments, including both KDE and GNOME.

*Plan your openSUSE installation based on your computing needs
*Configure and use the X Window System¨Cthe Linux graphical interface¨Cand the two primary desktop environments for Linux¨CKDE and GNOME
*Run OpenOffice.org and other productivity tools
*Create your own websites and weblogs
*Manage the kernel and its modules
*Set up networks
*Run the Apache web server
*Use the LAMP web programming suite: Linux, Apache, MySQL, and the scripting languages Perl, Python, and PHP
*Play music, video, and games
*Preserve an existing Windows installation for dual-boot launching

Xen Virtualization: Handbook

2008-03-19T22:29:00.006+05:30

This concise handbook targeted at Linux administrators and virtualization enthusiasts is ideal for professionals wanting an easy-to-navigate reference when working with Xen and virtualization. It offers bite-sized practical walkthroughs and experiential solutions for many common virtualization tasks using Xen. Using Fedora Core as host operating system, it shows how to add Xen support and create guest domains running different operating systems, then dissects a range of common virtualization tasks. Originally developed in 2003 at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory,Xen is an open-source paravirtualization technology allowing multiple operating systems to run on one physical hardware resource with near native performance. Xen supports several operating systems-Linux, FreeBSD, Windows, and NetBSD. There are now commercial versions of Xen that build on of the open-source version with additional enterprise features; this book explores and uses the open-source version of Xen.

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Virtualization With Xen

2008-03-19T22:15:00.009+05:30

Xen is an open source virtualization technology that allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical computer system, providing cost savings and increased efficiency. This book presents you with a complete foundation on this exciting technology and shows you how Xen virtualization offers faster response times for new server and service requests, a simplified system administration for multiple systems, and better availability for critical computing resources

This Book Contains:

*How Xen offers significant savings in infrastructure costs, such as power and cooling
*Ways to better document system configuration and characteristics
*How to build Xen from source code and the software requirements for building Xen
*Techniques for building virtual machine filesystems
*How to troubleshoot Xen configuration files and virtual machines

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SuSE Linux USER GUIDE :

2008-03-11T10:01:00.008+05:30

This Book Describes about encryption in SuSE Linux explains how KGpg works and how you can use it for managing your keys. kaddressbook is a comfortable application for managing your addresses. and about korganizer shows how to manage appointments and tasks. Instructions for synchronizing your PalmPilot with your Linux system using kpilot. Mozilla has been included in the list of documented web browsers.

Linux Kernel in a Nutshell :

2008-03-10T00:43:00.009+05:30

By Greg Kroah-Hartman

Linux Kernel in a Nutshell covers the entire range of kernel tasks, starting with downloading the source and making sure that the kernel is in sync with the versions of the tools you need. In addition to configuration and installation steps, the book offers reference material and discussions of related topics such as control of kernel options at runtime.

Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide

2008-03-09T23:08:00.006+05:30

This book is about writing Linux Kernel Modules. It is, hopefully, useful for programmers who know C and want to learn how to write kernel modules. It is written as an ‘How-To’ instruction manual, with examples of all of the important techniques.

Beginning Ubuntu Linux

2008-03-09T01:59:00.006+05:30

Keir Thomas

Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Second Edition is split into seven parts, each of which contains chapters about a certain aspect of Ubuntu use. These parts can be read in sequence, or you can dip in and out of them at will. Whenever a technical term is mentioned, a reference is made to the chapter where that term is explained.

Linux Network Security

2008-03-09T01:47:00.007+05:30

by Peter G. Smith.

Linux networks are becoming more common, but security is often overlooked. Using a mix of theory and practical techniques, this text teaches administrators how to install and use security applications, and why they are necessary.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Administration Unleashed

2008-03-09T01:10:00.008+05:30

Tammy Fox

This book is dedicated to helping administrators who manage networks of all sizes. The core audience is Linux system administrators for small-to-medium businesses all the way up to large corporations. The concepts explained in this book can be scaled for a few hundred or a few thousand systems . Other intended readers include decision makers interested in an overview of Red Hat’s enterprise offerings and anyone curious about what Linux can do. Use this book as a concise reference for all the administration tools available in Red HatEnterprise Linux. Knowing what tools and resources are vailable is half the battle of becoming an efficient, flexible system administrator. This book saves administrators time by giving them the foundation they need to learn more details about a particular concept or application as well as assists them in delivering their IT solutions.

FedoraTM 7 & Red Hat Enterprise Linux: The Complete Reference

2008-03-08T00:24:00.005+05:30

by Richard Petersen

This book is designed to help you start using Fedora Linux quickly. It provides an introduction to Red Hat and Fedora Linux, their current features, providing
a list of resources, including software repositories, documentation sites, newsgroups, and Linux news and development sites. The next chapter covers the streamlined installation procedure for most distributions, which takes about 30 minutes or less. The installation program provides excellent commentary, describing each step in detail. In this section you also learn the essentials of using desktop, along with the basic of working on the shellcommand line. System configuration tasks like adding printers and creating new user accounts are presented with the easiest methods And a lot.

Fedora Linux TOOLBOX

2008-03-07T23:11:00.007+05:30

by Christopher Negus ,François Caen

Fedora Linux Toolbox provides you with more than 1,000 specific command lines to help you become a Linux power user. Whether you are a systems administrator or desktop user, the book will show you commands to create file systems, troubleshoot networks, lock down security, and dig out almost anything you care to know about your Linux system.

This book’s focus for your Linux command line journey is Fedora, the community-based Linux distribution sponsored by Red Hat, Inc. Fedora and other Linux systems derived from Fedora, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS, have been installed on
millions of computers around the world. Tapping into the skills needed to run those systems can help you to work with your own Linux systems and to learn what you need as a Linux professional.

LINUX FIREWALLS

2008-03-05T10:44:00.002+05:30

by Michael Rash
(Attack Detection and Response with iptables, psad, and fwsnort)

This book assumes some familiarity with TCP/IP networking concepts and Linux system administration. Knowledge of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model and the main network and transport layer protocols (IPv4, ICMP, TCP, and UDP), as well as some knowledge of the DNS and HTTP application protocols would be most helpful. Although frequent references are made to the various layers of the OSI Reference Model, the network, transport, and application layers (3, 4, and 7, respectively) receive the vast majority of the discussion.

Performance Tuning for Linux® Servers

2008-03-05T00:38:00.002+05:30

By Sandra K. Johnson, Gerrit Huizenga, Badari Pulavarty

The book uses the simple and progressive approach to performance tuning. It starts with a discussion on the Linux kernel followed by Linux servers, performance tools, and tuning techniques. It then takes the reader into the performance characterization of Linux servers followed by tuning examples that can be adapted for use in various situations.

The book focuses on two Linux distributions for illustration purpose: Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. In addition, the Intel-based platform is assumed as the base server hardware. This is mainly the result of its popularity in the Linux community. The performance tuning of Linux servers on other platforms can be easily adapted. The server applications include web server, file and print server, database server, network management server, and web application server. The discussions and examples used in this book are based upon the Linux 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6 kernels.

Beginning Ubuntu Server Administration

2008-03-02T01:54:00.002+05:30

From Novice to Professional Author : Sander van Vugt

This book provides a complete introduction to Ubuntu Server. I’ve written this book for people who are new to Ubuntu Server administration. The target readers are Windows administrators as well as people who are used to managing other flavors of Linux (or UNIX). It was the goal ofthis book to give a no-nonsense introduction to working with Ubuntu Server, and so this book should provide all the basics that are needed to get you going. It also includes many useful tipsthat help you in doing your work in a more efficient manner.

Ubuntu Linux® TOOLBOX

2008-03-01T15:27:00.002+05:30

— Christopher Negus
— François Caen

Ubuntu Linux Toolbox provides you with more than 1000 specific command lines to help you dig deeply into Linux. Whether you are a systems administrator or desktop user, the book will show you commands to create file systems, troubleshoot networks, lock down security, and dig out almost anything you care to know about your Linux system. This book’s focus for your Linux command-line journey is Ubuntu, the communitybased Linux distribution sponsored by Canonical Ltd., and the Debian GNU/Linux system on which it is based. Tapping into the skills needed to run those systems can help you to work with your own Linux systems and to learn what you need as a Linux professional.

SUSE Linux 10 For Dummies

2008-03-01T00:24:00.002+05:30

SUSE Linux 10 For Dummies is a beginner’s guide for the upcoming SUSE Linuxdistribution. The approach to the subject matter and the writing style is that of the successful For Dummies series. The focus is on introducing you to the SUSE Linux desktop with all the GUI tools, including the office productivity suite (OpenOffice.org) and multimedia applications (audio player, digital camera, CD burning, image editing, and so on). I include a chapter on connecting to the Internet using cable/DSL modems and setting up a basic home network because these have become necessities for anyone who has more than one PC and, especially, for those who plan to run SUSE Linux on a PC. And also include a part that introduces the basics of routine system administration, how to add and update software, and how to tighten up the system’s
security.

Linux Firewalls and QoS using netfilter, iproute2, NAT, and L7-filter

2008-02-26T12:50:00.002+05:30

Lucian Gheorghe

Learn how to secure your system and implement QoS using real-world scenarios for networks of all sizes.

The two things needed to build firewalls and QoS with Linux are two packages named netfilter and iproute. While netfilter is a packet-filtering framework included in the Linux kernels 2.4 and 2.6, iproute is a package containing a few utilities that allow Linux users to do advanced routing and traffic shaping.

SE Linux by Example Using Security Enhanced Linux

2008-02-26T12:45:00.001+05:30

By Frank Mayer,, Karl MacMillan,, David Caplan

SELinux: Bring World-Class Security to Any Linux Environment!
SELinux offers Linux/UNIX integrators, administrators, and developers a state-of-the-art platform for building and maintaining highly secure solutions. Now that SELinux is included in the Linux 2.6 kerneland delivered by default in Fedora Core, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and other major distributionsit's easier than ever to take advantage of its benefits.
SELinux by Example is the first complete, hands-on guide to using SELinux in production environments. Authored by three leading SELinux researchers and developers, it illuminates every facet of working with SELinux, from its architecture and security object model to its policy language. The book thoroughly explains SELinux sample policies including the powerful new Reference Policyshowing how to quickly adapt them to your unique environment. It also contains a comprehensive SELinux policy language reference and covers exciting new features in Fedora Core 5 and the upcoming Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5.
• Thoroughly understand SELinux's access control and security mechanisms
• Use SELinux to construct secure systems from the ground up
• Gain fine-grained control over kernel resources
• Write policy statements for type enforcement, roles, users, and constraints
• Use optional multilevel security to enforce information classification and manage users with diverse clearances
• Create conditional policies that can be changed on-the-fly
• Define, manage, and maintain SELinux security policies
• Develop and write new SELinux security policy modules
• Leverage emerging SELinux technologies to gain even greater flexibility
• Effectively administer any SELinux system.

Linux 2.4 stateful firewall design

2008-02-18T14:25:00.002+05:30

This guide is not a general security document. This guide is specifically about securing the Linux operating system against general and specific threats. If you need a general overview of security please go buy "Practical Unix and Internet Security" available at www.ora.com. O'Reilly and associates, which is one of my favorite publisher of computer books (they make nice T-shirts to) and listed in the appendix are a variety of other computer books I recommend.

Compiling the Linux Kernel

2008-02-07T20:30:00.001+05:30

If you're relatively new to Linux, or any other UNIX or UNIX-like operating system, and would like to learn how to configure, compile, and install the Linux kernel, then this tutorial is for you. In it, you'll learn what the Linux kernel is, what modules are, and how to download, compile, and install a new kernel. This tutorial will walk you through the complete kernel compilation process.

Linux Administration Made Easy

2008-02-05T19:31:00.006+05:30

by Steve Frampton

The “Linux Administration Made Easy” (LAME) guide attempts to describe day-to-day administration and maintenance issues commonly faced by Linux system administrators. Part of the Linux Documentation Project.

Useful Docs

2008-02-05T19:30:00.003+05:30

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>> RHCE-UPDATER TO RHEL5.

>> Securing-Optimizing-Linux.

>> Advanced Bash−Scripting Guide.

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McGraw.Hill.Linux.The.Complete.Reference 07

2008-02-05T19:23:00.005+05:30

The book designed for all Linux distributions.Written by Linux expert Richard Petersen, this book explains how to get up-and-running on Linux, use the desktops and shells, manage applications, deploy servers, implement security measures, and handle system and network administration tasks.

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The Essential Unix-Linux Reference.