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If you’re responsible for delivering results with Linux, the Linux® Quick Fix Notebook brings together all the step-by-step instructions, precise configuration commands, and real-world guidance you need. This distilled, focused, task-centered guide was written for sysadmins, netadmins, consultants, power users…everyone whose livelihood depends on making Linux work, and keeping it working.

This book’s handy Q&A format gives you instant access to specific answers, without ever forcing you to wade through theory or jargon. Peter Harrison addresses virtually every aspect of Linux administration, from software installation to security, user management to Internet services—even advanced topics, such as software RAID and centralized LDAP authentication. Harrison’s proven command-line examples work quickly and efficiently, no matter what Linux distribution you’re using. Here’s just some of what you’ll learn how to do:

* Build Linux file/print servers and networks from scratch
* Troubleshoot Linux and interpret system error messages
* Control every step of the boot process
* Create, manage, secure, and track user accounts
* Install, configure, and test Linux-based wireless networks
* Protect your network with Linux iptables firewalls
* Set up Web, email, DNS, DHCP, and FTP servers
* Configure secure remote logins via SSH and use them to administer Linux systems
* Monitor server performance using Linux SNMP, MRTG, Webalizer, TOP, VMSTAT, and FREE utilities
* Automate Linux installation across the network for large-scale deployments
* Provide fail-safe data storage with Linux software RAID
* Manage disk usage with quotas
* Authenticate users logging into any device—even if it doesn’t run Linux
* Control users’ Web access with Squid
* Modify the Linux kernel to improve performance
* Configure MySQL to support third-party Linux applications
* Secure site-to-site communication with a Linux-based VPN
* And much more…

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