A Practical Guide to Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Fifth Edition

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Master essential techniques for success with Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up key Internet servers like Samba, Apache, sendmail, DNS, and FTP. It features a new chapter on Perl scripting to automate and streamline administration. You'll learn to navigate both GUI-based admin tools and the powerful Linux command line (CLI). Renowned Linux expert Mark Sobell presents comprehensive knowledge for real-world application, assuming no prior Linux experience. He starts from the basics, guiding you through installation and configuration using the included DVD, navigating graphical interfaces, providing file/print sharing and Internet services, and ensuring security for Linux desktops and networks. You'll also gain skills in efficient administration and automation with Perl scripts. This edition offers complete, up-to-date coverage of Fedora 12 and RHEL 5, with deeper insights into command line usage and desktop customization. It includes practical guidance on file sharing, Internet server configuration, and advanced security techniques, such as SELinux and firewall setup. Additionally, it covers system/network administration tasks and network monitoring with Cacti, along with instructions for keeping systems updated using yum. A comprehensive glossary and index enhance usability. Plus, the DVD includes the full version of Fedora 12!