Fedora 8 And Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible (With CD)

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The Fedora 8 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 AIGLX); how to use the Linux shell, file system, and text editor. The book also describes 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. Key Features Chris Negus is the author of the Red Hat Fedora Linux Bibles that have collectively sold over 250,000 copies. This Bible is updated every six months on an accelerated schedule to be first to market with the release of a new version of Fedora The Bible boots both the full DVD of Fedora 8 including almost all binary code packages plus Fedora LiveCD (for rescuing, troubleshooting, and even installing Fedora) About The Author Christopher Negus is the author of the best-selling Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bibles, Red Hat Linux Bibles, Linux Toys, and Linux Troubleshooting Bible. He is a member of the Madison Linux User’s Group. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Chris served on development teams for the UNIX operating system at AT&T Bell Labs where UNIX was created and developed. He later worked with Novell on UNIX development teams. Table Of Contents Part I Getting Started In Fedora And RHEL An Overview of Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Installing Fedora Getting Started with the Desktop Using Linux Commands Part II Using Fedora And RHEL Accessing and Running Applications Publishing with Fedora and RHEL Gaming in Fedora and RHEL Music, Video, and Images in Linux Using the Internet and the Web Part III Administering Fedora And RHEL Understanding System Administration Setting Up and Supporting Users Automating System Tasks Backing Up and Restoring Files Co9mputer Security Issues Part IV Fedora And RHEL Network And Server Setup Setting Up a Local Area Network Connecting to t5he Internet Setting Up a Print Server Setting Up a File Server Setting Up a Mail Server Setting Up an FTP Server Setting Up a Web Server Setting Up an LDAP Address Book Server Setting Up a DHCP Boot Server Setting Up a MySQL Database Server Making Servers Public with DNS Integrating Fedora with Apple Macs Appendix A About the Media Appendix B Running Network Services Appendix C Red H at Enterprise Linux 5 Features Index