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         We can all be Linux experts, provided we invest the time in learning the craft of Linux administration. Pro Linux System Administration makes it easy for small to medium–sized businesses to enter the world of zero–cost software running on Linux and covers all the distros you might want to use, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS. Authors, and systems infrastructure experts James Turnbull, Peter Lieverdink, and Dennis Matotek take a layered, component–based approach to open source business systems, while training system administrators as the builders of business infrastructure.

         If you want to implement a SOHO or SMB Linux infrastructure, Pro Linux System Administration clearly demonstrates everything you need. You’ll find this book also provides a solid framework to move forward and expand your business and associated IT capabilities, and you’ll benefit from the expertise and experienced guidance of the authors. Pro Linux System Administration covers

        An introduction to using Linux and free and open source software to cheaply and efficiently manage your business

         A layered model that allows your infrastructure to grow with your business

         Easy and simple–to–understand instructions including configurations, examples, and extensive real–world hints and tips

What you’ll learn

This book will explain and demonstrate

Linux architecture
How to build, back up, and recover Linux servers
Creating basic networks and network services with Linux
Building and implementing Linux infrastructure and services including mail, web, databases, and file and print
Implementing Linux security
Understanding Linux performance and capacity planning issues
Who is this book for

This book is for small to medium–sized business owners looking to run their own IT, system administrators considering migrating to Linux, and IT systems integrators looking for an extensible Linux infrastructure management approach.

About the Apress Pro Series

The Apress Pro series books are practical, professional tutorials to keep you on and moving up the professional ladder.

You have gotten the job, now you need to hone your skills in these tough competitive times. The Apress Pro series expands your skills and expertise in exactly the areas you need. Master the content of a Pro book, and you will always be able to get the job done in a professional development project. Written by experts in their field, Pro series books from Apress give you the hard–won solutions to problems you will face in your professional programming career.

Book Details
Paperback: 1080 pages
Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (June 22, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1430219122
ISBN-13: 978-1430219125
File Size: 9.8 MiB
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