Advanced Linux Networking

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by Rod Smith, rodsmith@rodsbooks.com

About the Book

My ninth book, Advanced Linux Networking, is a general-purpose Linux networking book, but its focus is unique: This book covers advanced topics and those that don't get much coverage in typical Linux networking books. For instance, the chapter on Samba includes information on using Samba's scripting features to set up a network-accessible CD-burning station, and there are chapters on time servers, font servers, and other often-overlooked servers. This book is of interest to professional system administrators or advanced Linux hobbyists who want a compact reference and tutorial to help them expand their Linux networking expertise. Page count: 752.

Reviews of this book are available from several sources:

• Michael J. Jordan reviewed the book on Linux Online. He writes "if you want to take advantage of Linux's strengths in a networked environment, this is the book for you. I highly recommend it."
• Roger Burton West reviewed the book at DiverseBooks. He writes "in under 800 pages, the author packs almost all the knowledge needed to administer a Linux system in a hostile environment."
• Aleksandar Stancin reviewed the book at Help Net Security. He writes "my reccomendation to you is to go out and get it. "

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Here's a list of the book's chapters:

Part I. Low-Level Configuration
1. Kernel Network Configuration
2. TCP/IP Network Configuration
3. Alternative Network Stacks
4. Starting Servers
   
   Part II. Local Network Servers
5. Configuring Other Computers via DHCP
6. Authenticating Users via Kerberos
7. File and Printer Sharing via Samba
8. File Sharing via NFS
9. Printer Sharing via LPD
10. Maintaining Consistent Time: Time Servers
11. Pull Mail Protocols: POP and IMAP
12. Running a News Server
13. Maintaining Remote Login Servers
14. Handling GUI Access with X and VNC Servers
15. Providing Consistent Fonts with Font Servers
16. Maintaining a System from a Distance
17. Performing Network Backups
    
    Part III. Internet Servers
18. Administering a Domain via DNS
19. Push Mail Protocol: SMTP
20. Running Web Servers
21. Running FTP Servers
    
    Part IV. Network Security and Router Functions
22. General System Security
23. Configuring a chroot Jail
24. Advanced Router Options
25. Configuring iptables
26. Using a VPN
    
    

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