Managing Linux Systems with Webmin: System Administration and Module Development (Bruce Perens Open Source) - Softcover

Cameron, Jamie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131408828 ISBN 13: 9780131408821

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2003

Synopsis

Written by the creator of Webmin, this book explains how to use the most popular Webmin modules to perform common administration tasks on a Linux system such as adding users, configuring Apache, setting up NFS file sharing and managing the Sendmail mail server.Each chapter covers a single server or service, and is broken down into sections that list the steps required to carry out certain tasks using Webmin. The chapters also provide some background on the service being configured and the basic concepts behind it.Cameron also explains how to develop your own Webmin modules and themes, and includes a complete reference for the API that is available to module writers. He dissects each of the standard modules and themes so that programmers thinking of writing their own can see how they work, and what kind of coding style is used.Webmin is a browser-based user interface for performing system administration tasks on Linux and Unix servers.Part of the Bruce Perens' Open Source Series

About this title

From the Back Cover

I am more than satisfied (actually impressed) with how much system administration is possible from Webmin. Comprehensive and convenient, just about any administration I've done is covered here, along with several areas that I've hesitated to explore.
--Karel Baloun, Sr. Software Engineer, Looksmart, Ltd.

Easy, browser-based Linux/UNIX administration with Webmin--step by step

Webmin gives you an easy, browser-based solution for virtually any day-to-day Linux/UNIX administration task. Now, there's a definitive Webmin guide for every beginning-to-intermediate sysadmin. Written by Webmin's primary developer, Managing Linux Systems with Webmin delivers authoritative, step-by-step coverage of the latest version of Webmin, from basic installation to centrally managing multiple servers. Coverage includes:

• How Webmin works--and how to install and secure it
• Using Webmin to configure basic system services, including filesystems, users/groups, and printing
• Configuring Apache, Sendmail, Squid, Samba, MySQL, PostgreSQL, FTP services, and more
• Cluster modules: configuring multiple systems from one master server
• Webmin modules: configuring Webmin itself
• Full API documentation and instructions for writing your own Webmin modules and themes

Jamie Cameron walks you through more than 50 essential Webmin tasks--offering all the background you need, step-by-step instructions, extensive screen captures, and listings of the underlying configuration files that are being modified. Whether you're new to Linux/UNIX system administration or you simply want an alternative to the command line, Managing Linux Systems with Webmin will be an indispensable resource.

About the Author

JAMIE CAMERON, Webmin's primary developer, has unsurpassed knowledge of Webmin's functions, user interface, and internal design. He has been working with and managing UNIX and Linux systems for over seven years. He was previously employed by Caldera and MSC Software, where he worked full time on Webmin.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0131408828
• ISBN 13: 9780131408821
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 808