The SuSETM Linux® Network - Softcover

Butzen, Fred; Hilton, Christopher S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764547585 ISBN 13: 9780764547584

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2001

Synopsis

A SuSE Press title –– this book enlightens you on how to build a strong, reliable network for next to nothing–using SuSE Linux. The SuSE Linux Network is packed with insider tips and techniques from the networking gurus and SuSE, Inc., the Linux experts.

The SuSE Linux Network is the first of a grouping of SuSE Press books to deal with high–end topics that present challenges for Linux administrators, power users and programmers. Master the ins and outs of networking–hardware, software, and protocols for SuSE Linux, and keep your network safe, sound and reliable with SuSE Linux and the guidance in this book.

About this title

About the Author

Fred Butzen is a technical writer, programmer, database designer, and Linux expert whose books include The Linux Network and The Linux Database. Christopher S. Hilton is a programmer and consultant who specializes in network applications that run in the Unix and Linux environments.

From the Back Cover

The SuSE(TM) Linux(r) Network Prepared in collaboration with SuSE Inc., this easy–to–understand guide shows you how to build a SuSE Linux network from the ground up, even if you have no previous networking experience. From hardware and protocol basics to e–mail, intranets, Internet access, security, and Windows clients, two SuSE Linux experts walk you through the networking process using loads of illuminating examples – and explain step by step how to set up a reliable network for your business or organization.
∗ Get a handle on network architecture, hardware, and protocols
∗ Install networking hardware on your system
∗ Use YaST to configure your network with ease
∗ Set up e–mail services in a snap
∗ Build an intranet and share files and printing
∗ Link your intranet to the Internet
∗ Secure your network with firewalls and security tools
∗ Connect Windows computers or Macs to your Linux network
SuSE Linux 7.0 Evaluation Version on 2 CD–ROMs
∗ Includes SuSE wireless networking tools
∗ Plus a demo version of OpenSSH security software
System Requirements Computer running Linux or Unix. See Appendix A for further requirements and details. www.mandtbooks.com

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764547585
• ISBN 13: 9780764547584
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 648