Fedora 7 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible (Paperback)

Description

* The Fedora 7 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible gives clear thorough instructions for the basic user and administrator skills needed to master the latest version of Fedora and RHEL. The book includes: step-by-step instructions for making Linux installation simple and painless; how to take advantage of the desktop interface (including coverage of AIGL and XGL); how to use the Linux shell, file system, and text editor; key system administration skills including setting up users, automating system tasks, backing up and restoring files, and understanding the latest security issues and threats; using and customizing the desktop menus, icons, window manager, and xterm; and, how to create and publish formatted documents with Linux applications.
* DVD and 2 CDs: full Fedora Core Linux 7 on DVD, an official Fedora LiveCD, plus a CD of Fedora Extras.
* New features focus on new features in Fedora 7 destined for the next release of RHEL such as The book will enhance the Linux experience for people moving from Windows with expanded sections on WINE, and VMware for getting Windows applications running in Linux, and details on coverting documents from Microsoft formats to those used by OpenOffice.org. Additional coverage includes running on newer platforms such as 64-bit architecture, The Macintosh and in virtual environments via XEN virtualization.

 

 

Table of Contents

Part I. Getting Started in Fedora and RHEL.

Chapter 1. An Overview of Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Chapter 2. Installing Fedora.

Chapter 3. Getting Started with the Desktop.

Chapter 4. Using Linux Commands.

Part II. Using Fedora and RHEL.

Chapter 5. Accessing and Running Applications.

Chapter 6. Publishing with Fedora and RHEL.

Chapter 7. Gaming in Fedora and RHEL.

Chapter 8. Music, Video, and Images in Linux.

Chapter 9. Using the Internet and the Web.

Part III. Administering Fedora and RHEL.

Chapter 10. Understanding System Administration.

Chapter 11. Setting Up and Supporting Users.

Chapter 12. Automating System Tasks.

Chapter 13. Backing Up and Restoring Files.

Chapter 14. Computer Security Issues.

Part IV. Fedora and RHEL Network and Server Setup.

Chapter 15. Setting Up a Local Area Network.

Chapter 16. Connecting to the Internet.

Chapter 17. Setting Up a Print Server.

Chapter 18. Setting Up a File Server.

Chapter 19. Setting Up a Mail Server.

Chapter 20. Setting Up an FTP Server.

Chapter 21. Setting Up a Web Server.

Chapter 22. Setting Up an LDAP Address Book Server.

Chapter 23. Setting Up Boot Servers. DHCP and NIS.

Chapter 24. Setting Up a MySQL Database Server.

Chapter 25. Making Servers Public with DNS.

Chapter 26. Integrating Fedora with Apple Macs.

Appendix A. About the Media.

Appendix B. Running Network Services.

Appendix C. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Features.

Index.