Learn CentOS Linux Network Services


Book Description

Learn to set up the latest CentOS Linux network services including DNS, DHCP, SSH and VNC, Web, FTP, Mail, Firewall, and LDAP, enabling you to provide these services on your own network. CentOS continues to be a popular Linux distribution choice, and setting up your own services is a key skill for anyone maintaining a CentOS network. You will learn how to install CentOS, and manage basic administration. You’ll then move onto understanding networking, and how to set up your required services. Each chapter is written in an easy-to-digest format and teaches you how set up, manage, and troubleshoot each service. You’ll be running your own network in no time at all. What You Will Learn Install and set up the latest version of CentOS Configure and manage a wide range of network services Solve problems remotely and manage your network efficiently Who This Book Is For Anyone who wants to learn how to set up and manage CentOS Linux network services. Some previous Linux experience is beneficial, but this book is designed to be used by beginners.




CentOS System Administration Essentials


Book Description

If you are a Linux administrator who is looking to gain knowledge that differentiates yourself from the crowd, then this is the book for you. Beginners who have a keen interest to learn more about Linux administration will also progress quickly with this resourceful learning guide.




Understanding Linux Network Internals


Book Description

Benvenuti describes the relationship between the Internet's TCP/IP implementation and the Linux Kernel so that programmers and advanced administrators can modify and fine-tune their network environment.




Foundations of CentOS Linux


Book Description

You need to maintain clients, servers and networks, while acquiring new skills. Foundations of Cent OS Linux: Enterprise Linux On the Cheap covers a free, unencumbered Linux operating system within the Red Hat lineage, but it does not assume you have a Red Hat Enterprise Linux license. Now you can learn CentOS Linux, the most powerful and popular of all Red Hat clones, keep maintaining your network at work, and become an Red Hat Certified Engineer, all just for the cost of this book. Introduces CentOS Linux and Fedora clients as equals to Red Hat Enterprise Linux Sets up CentOS as a secure, high–performance web services back end Prepares you for the RHCE examination, but does not assume an RHEL installation




Linux for Networking Professionals


Book Description

Get to grips with the most common as well as complex Linux networking configurations, tools, and services to enhance your professional skills Key FeaturesLearn how to solve critical networking problems using real-world examplesConfigure common networking services step by step in an enterprise environmentDiscover how to build infrastructure with an eye toward defense against common attacksBook Description As Linux continues to gain prominence, there has been a rise in network services being deployed on Linux for cost and flexibility reasons. If you are a networking professional or an infrastructure engineer involved with networks, extensive knowledge of Linux networking is a must. This book will guide you in building a strong foundation of Linux networking concepts. The book begins by covering various major distributions, how to pick the right distro, and basic Linux network configurations. You'll then move on to Linux network diagnostics, setting up a Linux firewall, and using Linux as a host for network services. You'll discover a wide range of network services, why they're important, and how to configure them in an enterprise environment. Finally, as you work with the example builds in this Linux book, you'll learn to configure various services to defend against common attacks. As you advance to the final chapters, you'll be well on your way towards building the underpinnings for an all-Linux datacenter. By the end of this book, you'll be able to not only configure common Linux network services confidently, but also use tried-and-tested methodologies for future Linux installations. What you will learnUse Linux as a troubleshooting and diagnostics platformExplore Linux-based network servicesConfigure a Linux firewall and set it up for network servicesDeploy and configure Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) services securelyConfigure Linux for load balancing, authentication, and authorization servicesUse Linux as a logging platform for network monitoringDeploy and configure Intrusion Prevention Services (IPS)Set up Honeypot solutions to detect and foil attacksWho this book is for This book is for IT and Windows professionals and admins looking for guidance in managing Linux-based networks. Basic knowledge of networking is necessary to get started with this book.




Mastering Linux Network Administration


Book Description

Master the skills and techniques that are required to design, deploy, and administer real Linux-based networks About This Book Master the art of using Linux and administering network services for enterprise environments Perform hands-on activities to reinforce expert-level knowledge Get full coverage of both the CentOS and Debian systems, including how networking concepts differ for each Who This Book Is For Mastering Linux Network Administration is recommended for those who already understand the basics of using Linux and networking, and would like to push those skills to a higher level through real-world Linux networking scenarios. Whether you intend to run a home office consisting of Linux nodes or a rollout of a Linux network within your organization, this book is a great fit for those that desire to learn how to manage networked systems with the power of Linux. What You Will Learn Install and configure the Debian and CentOS systems Set up and configure file servers Administer networked nodes remotely Discover how to monitor system performance for peak health Configure network services such as DNS and DHCP Host HTTP content via Apache Troubleshoot Linux networking issues In Detail Linux is everywhere. Whether you run a home office, a small business, or manage enterprise systems, Linux can empower your network to perform at its very best. Armed with the advanced tools and best practice guidance of this practical guide, you'll be able to mold Linux networks to your will, empowering your systems and their users to take advantage of all that Linux-based networks have to offer. Understand how Linux networks function and get to grips with essential tips and tricks to manage them - whether you're already managing a networks, or even just starting out. With Debian and CentOS as its source, this book will divulge all the details you need to manage a real Linux-based network. With detailed activities and instructions based on real-world scenarios, this book will be your guide to the exciting world of Linux networking. Style and approach This practical guide will walk you through all the core concepts required to manage real Linux-based networks.




Practical LPIC-3 300


Book Description

Gain the essential skills and hands-on expertise required to pass the LPIC-3 300 certification exam. This book provides the insight for you to confidently install, manage and troubleshoot OpenLDAP, Samba, and FreeIPA. Helping you to get started from scratch, this guide is divided into three comprehensive sections covering everything you'll need to prepare for the exam. Part 1 focuses on OpenLDAP and topics including securing the directory, integration with PAM and replication. Part 2 covers Samba and teaches you about Samba architecture, using different back ends, print services, and deploying Samba as a stand-alone server, PDC, and Active Directory Domain Controller. Finally, Part 3 explains how to manage FreeIPA and how to integrate it with Active Directory. Practical LPIC-3 300 is the perfect study guide for anyone interested in the LPIC-3 300 certification exam, OpenLDAP, Samba, or FreeIPA. What You'll Learn Integrate LDAP with PAM and NSS, and with Active Directory and Kerberos Manage OpenLDAP replication and server performance tuning Use Samba as a PDC and BDC Configure Samba as a domain member server in an existing NT domain Use Samba as an AD Compatible Domain Controller Replicate, manage, and integrate FreeIPA Who This Book Is For This book is for anyone who is preparing for the LPIC-3 300 exam, or those interested in learning about OpenLDAP and Samba in general.




Learning RHEL Networking


Book Description

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is the most popular Linux distribution currently being used and can be deployed on many platforms. Enterprises that have a large number of systems need to be interconnected, configured, and managed effectively. RHEL networking lets you accomplish these tasks easily. This is a highly-detailed guide to help with your deployments on RHEL 7 or CentOS 7. This book, based on RHEL 7.1, will introduce to you the fundamentals of networking your systems. You will learn the use of new consistent names to identify your network cards. Soon, you will move on to configuring the basic plumbing of your network, setting up time, network address assignment, and name resolution. Last, the focus moves to configuring the new kernel-based iSCSI target services on RHEL 7 and using the service to host storage area networks.




CentOS 8 Essentials


Book Description

Arguably one of the most highly regarded and widely used enterprise level operating systems available today is the CentOS 8 distribution. Not only is it considered to be among the most stable and reliable operating systems, it is also backed by the considerable resources and technical skills of Red Hat, Inc. CentOS 8 Essentials is designed to provide detailed information on the installation, use and administration of the CentOS 8 distribution. For beginners, the book covers topics such as operating system installation, the basics of the GNOME desktop environment, configuring email and web servers and installing packages and system updates using App Streams. Additional installation topics such as dual booting with Microsoft Windows are also covered, together with all important security topics such as configuring a firewall and user and group administration. For the experienced user, topics such as remote desktop access, the Cockpit web interface, logical volume management (LVM), disk partitioning, swap management, KVM virtualization, Secure Shell (SSH), Linux Containers and file sharing using both Samba and NFS are covered in detail to provide a thorough overview of this enterprise class operating system.




CentOS Quick Start Guide


Book Description

A concise walk-through of CentOS 7, starting from installation to securing it’s environment. Key FeaturesNo previous Linux environment experience needed for reading this bookGet comfortable with a popular and stable Red Hat Enterprise Linux distributionMost of the command line based concepts are explained with graphicsBook Description Linux kernel development has been the worlds largest collaborative project to date. With this practical guide, you will learn Linux through one of its most popular and stable distributions. This book will introduce you to essential Linux skills using CentOS 7. It describes how a Linux system is organized, and will introduce you to key command-line concepts you can practice on your own. It will guide you in performing basic system administration tasks and day-to-day operations in a Linux environment. You will learn core system administration skills for managing a system running CentOS 7 or a similar operating system, such as RHEL 7, Scientific Linux, and Oracle Linux. You will be able to perform installation, establish network connectivity and user and process management, modify file permissions, manage text files using the command line, and implement basic security administration after covering this book. By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of working with Linux using the command line. What you will learnUnderstand file system hierarchy and essential command-line skillsUse Vi editor, I/O redirections and how to work with common text manipulating toolsCreate, delete, modify user accounts and manage passwords and their aging policyManage file ownership, permissions, and ACLExecute process management and monitoring on the command lineValidate and manage network configuration using nmcliManage remote logins using SSH and file transfer using SCP and RsyncUnderstand system logging, how to control system services with systemd and systemctl, and manage firewalIdWho this book is for Any individual who wants to learn how to use Linux as server or desktop in his environment. Whether you are a developer, budding system administrator, or tech lover with no previous Linux administration background, you will be able to start your journey in Linux using CentOS 7 with this book.