Linux Network Administrator's Guide - Infrastructure, Services, and Security

For 10 years, this book has given Linux administrators all the basics they need to add a system to a network and administer a network. This highly acclaimed guide takes an in-depth look at all of the essential networking software and utilities that come with the operating system, including basic infrastructure (TCP/IP, wireless networking, fire- walling) and the other popular services on Linux systems. This third edition adds new coverage of useful services such as Apache, Samba, and OpenLDAP and provides the latest information on cutting-edge services such as wireless, IMAP, and IPv6.

Anyone with a basic understanding of Linux can become a competent network administrator and run a server or firewall after reading this book. Each chapter combines detailed configuration and administration information with the background needed to help administrators get their Linux network up and running.

Included in the book are detailed explanations of essentials such as:

• Configuring the hardware and Ethernet interfaces
• Setting up a nameserver (either BIND or djbdns)
• Connecting over a serial line with PPP
• Setting up a firewall, along with masquerading and accounting
• Running inetd or related superservers
• Logging in remotely through ssh

The book also details how to provide critical services, such as mail (through sendmail and Cyrus IMAP), the Samba file and print server, the Apache web server, and the OpenLDAP directory service. Chapters on IPv6 administration and wireless networking establish this book at the forefront of networking developments.

The Linux Network Administrator's Guide was originally a volunteer effort at the Linux Documentation Project. It remains one of the most highly regarded books on Linux networking.