Red Hat Linux Administration A Beginner S Guide

Perfect for systems and network administrators migrating from Windows NT to Linux, or experimenting with bringing Linux into their network topology. Even novice users will find plenty of helpful information on administering the open source operating system—including installation, initial configuration, using the bash command shell, managing files, managing software, and granting rights to users.

The definitive guide to administering a Red Hat EnterpriseLinux 6 network Linux professionals who need a go-to guide on version 6 of RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) will find what they need in thiscomprehensive Sybex book. It covers RHEL administration in detail,including how to set up and manage web and mail services, use RHELin enterprise environments, secure it, optimize storage, configurefor virtualization and high availability, and much more. It alsoprovides a great study aid for those preparing for either the RHCSAor RHCE certification exam. Red Hat is the Linux market leader, and Red Hat administratorsare in demand This Sybex guide is a comprehensive resource on Red HatEnterprise Linux administration and useful for those preparing forone of the Red Hat certification exams Covers setting up and managing web and mail services, usingRHEL in enterprise environments, securing RHEL, and optimizingstorage to fit your environment Explores advanced RHEL configurations, including virtualizationand high availability Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Administration is the guideLinux professionals and Red Hat administrators need to stay currenton the newest version.

* Essential reading for administrators of Red Hat Linux who download the software * The book to read after The Official Red Hat Linux User's Guide (0-7645-4967-7) * Includes high-end Red Hat administration instruction on features such as GRUB and ext3 * Advanced topics cover creating network scripts, configuring Apache and Samba, Kickstart installations, and configuration of major protocols such as SSH, LDAP, DHCP, and BIND RED HAT PRESS(TM) Linux Solutions from the Experts at Red Hat Red Hat-the world's leading Linux company-presents a series of unrivaled guides that are reviewed and approved by the experts at Red Hat. Each book is packed with invaluable tips and techniques that are ideal for everyone from beginning to advanced network and systems professionals, as well as home and small businesses.

Have you ever wanted to become a Linux System Administrator? Or did you want to learn more about the operating system? If you answered yes to these questions, you have come to the right place. The motive of this book is to get you well versed with the Linux operating system and the profile known to the world as Linux System Administration. A Linux system admin is basically a superhero who owns the servers of an organization and makes sure that they never go down. Servers in an organization contain user data, which is the most important thing in the modern world. Loss of data can result in huge losses for an organization and even lawsuits. Over the course of the book, you will gather information about the following: This book will prepare you with the knowledge that is essential to enter the field of Linux system administration. You will learn about the operating system called Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and how to install it. After installing you will learn about the tasks that are essential for a system in their day-to-day life. You will learn about the command line in Linux, which is used extensively by system admins to perform tasks using important commands. You will further get to know about the Linux File System hierarchy and how to navigate your way through files and directories in the Linux operating system. You will also understand how processes work in the Linux system and how you can use commands and signals to manage system processes as well as processes started manually. You will learn about SSH, which is one of the most used tools in Linux systems to create secure connections between two Linux systems on a private network or over the Internet. You will study how to analyze logs in the Linux system and how to read them to understand errors and how to fix those errors. And much more ! All in all, the book is aimed at preparing you to enter the world of Linux system administration such that you can pursue a career in an organization, which demand this role on a very large scale.

Trust the best-selling Cert Guide series from Pearson IT Certification to help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. Cert Guides are built with the objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are fully prepared for your certification exam. Master Red Hat RHCSA (EX200) and RHCE (EX300) exam topics Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks Test yourself with 4 practice exams (2 RHCSA and 2 RHCE) Gain expertise and knowledge using the companion website, which contains over 40 interactive exercises, 4 advanced CLI simulations, 40 interactive quizzes and glossary quizzes (one for each chapter), 3 virtual machines and more. Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE 7 Cert Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending labs help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE 7, Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test focuses specifically on the objectives for the newest Red Hat RHCSA (EX200) and RHCE (EX300) exams reflecting Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. Expert Linux trainer and consultant Sander van Vugt shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, comprehensive design scenarios, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will allow you to succeed on the exam the first time. This study guide helps you master all the topics on the new RHCSA (EX200) and RHCE (EX300) exams, including Part 1: RHCSA Basic System Management: Installation, tools, text files, server connections; user, group, and permissions management; network configuration Operating Running Systems: Process management, VMs, package installation, task scheduling, logging, managing partitions and LVM logical volumes Advanced System Administration: Basic kernel management, basic Apache server configuration, boot procedures/troubleshooting Managing Network Services: Using Kickstart; managing SELinux; configuring firewalls, remote mounts, FTP, and time services Part 2: RHCE System Configuration/Management: External authentication/authorization, iSCSI SANs, performance reporting, optimization, logging, routing/advanced networking, Bash scripting System Security: Configuring firewalls, advanced Apache services, DNS, MariaDB, NFS, Samba, SMTP, SSH, and time synchronization

Perfect for systems and network administrators migrating from Windows NT to Linux, or experimenting with bringing Linux into their network topology. Even novice users will find plenty of helpful information on administering the open source operating system--including installation, initial configuration, using the bash command shell, managing files, managing software, and granting rights to users.

* Ideal to help Red Hat Linux beginners get up and running with Red Hat Linux * Provides complete beginner-level coverage and offers comprehensive overview of user-level topics and basic administrator-level chores, such as the shell prompt, building a basic firewall, and managing users * Explores the Red Hat Network, technical support, and frequently asked questions about Red Hat Linux * CD-ROM contains a 2-CD distribution of the latest version of Red Hat Copyright © 2004 by Red Hat, Inc. Material may be distributed only subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Open Publication License, V1.0 or later (the latest version is presently available at http://www.opencontent.org/openpub/).