Red Hat Linux 7.3 Bible

by: Christopher Negus

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'The best overall Red Hat user's book, hands down, no contest.'

--Al Stevens, C Programming Columnist, Dr. Dobb's Journal, on a previous edition

  Master new techniques for installation, network configuration, and server setup

Discover material on iptables firewall setup, DNS servers, wireless Linux LAN, WINE, and more

Explore print and mail service switching, vsFTP server configuration, and other new features

If Red Hat Linux 7.3 can do it, you can do it too . . .

  Whether you're a Linux newbie looking for goof-proof installation tips or a Red Hat veteran who wants the scoop on the latest networking, desktop, and server enhancements, this authoritative guide delivers all the information you need to make the most of Red Hat 7.3. From customizing a desktop system to troubleshooting a network or setting up a Web server, it's the only reference you'll ever need to become a Red Hat Linux pro.

  Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Red Hat Linux 7.3

  Find updated instructions and procedures for setting up basic services in version 7.3

Take advantage of expert tips for fast, painless installation

Learn your way around the Linux shell, file system, and X Window system

Get the latest on Webcams, TV cards, and other multimedia and Internet features

Master Linux administration, from automating system tasks to managing modules and drivers

Discover how easy it is to set up a LAN and connect to the Internet

Delve into the latest security solutions, from setting up firewalls (ipchains or iptables) and monitoring LAN traffic to tracking system logs

Find expert help on tracking down and fixing typical network problems

Get the scoop on configuring servers, from Web and print servers to e-mail and FTP servers

Discover how you can configure DNS to launch your server on the Internet

Red Hat Linux 7.3 on 3 CD-ROMs!

  Linux kernel with enhanced scheduling and SMB performance

GNOME and KDE graphical desktops, including productivity applications, games, administration and Internet tools, and much more

Apache Web Server, for publishing Web content on the Internet

Samba file and print server, for sharing files, folders, and printers with Windows computers

Routing and firewall tools, for routing data between your LAN and the Internet-and protecting your computer from intruders

MySQL, for setting up a database server

Table of Contents

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

  Part I: Getting Started in Red Hat Linux.

  Chapter 1: An Overview of Red Hat Linux.

  Introducing Red Hat Linux.

  What Is Linux?

  Linux's Roots in UNIX.

  Common Linux Features.

  Primary Advantages of Linux.

  What Is Red Hat Linux?

  Why Choose Red Hat Linux?

  New Features in Red Hat Linux 7.3

  Red Hat Linux 7.3 Bible Improvements.

  The Culture of Free Software.

  Summary.

  Chapter 2: Installing Red Hat Linux.

  Quick Installation.

  Detailed Installation Instructions.

  Special Installation Procedures.

  Special Installation Topics.

  Troubleshooting your Installation.

  Summary.

  Part II: Using Red Hat Linux.

  Chapter 3: Getting to Know Red Hat Linux.

  Logging in to Red Hat Linux.

  Understanding the Red Hat Linux Shell.

  Using the Shell in Red Hat Linux.

  Working with the Red Hat Linux File System.

  Using the vi Text Editor.

  Summary.

  Chapter 4: Working with the Desktop.

  Configuring your Desktop.

  Starting the X Desktop.

  Using the GNOME Desktop Environment.

  Using the KDE Desktop Environment.

  Changing X Settings.

  Summary.

  Chapter 5: Accessing and Running Applications.

  Using Red Hat Linux as an Application Platform.

  Obtaining Red Hat Linux Applications.

  Installing Red Hat Linux Applications.

  Running X Window Applications.

  Using Emulators to Run Applications from Other Operating Systems.

  Summary.

  Chapter 6: Publishing with Red Hat Linux.

  Using Traditional Linux Publising Tools.

  Creating Documents in Groff or LaTeX.

  Using Free and Commercial Word Processors.

  Printing Documents with Red Hat Linux.

  Displaying Documents with Ghostscript and Acrobat.

  Working with Graphics.

  Using Scanners Driven by SANE.

  Summary.

  Chapter 7: Playing Games with Red Hat Linux.

  Basic Linux Gaming Information.

  X Window Games.

  Character-Based Games.

  The xmame Gaming Emulator.

  Commercial Linux Games.

  Summary.

  Chapter 8: Multimedia in Red Hat Linux.

  Listening to Audio.

  Viewing TV and Webcams.

  Playing Video.

  Using a Digital Camera with gPhoto.

  Multimedia Netscape Plug-ins and Helper Apps.

  Recording Music CDs.

  Summary.

  Chapter 9: Tools for Using the Internet and the Web.

  Overview of Internet Tools.

  Browsing the Web.

  Communicating with E-mail.

  Participating in Newsgroups.

  Participating in AOL Instant Messaging with Gaim.

  Using Remote Login, Copy, and Execution.

  Summary.

  Part III: Administering Red Hat Linux.

  Chapter 10: Understanding System Administration.

  Using the root Login.

  Becoming Super User (The su Command).

  Learning about Administrative Commands, Configuration Files, and Log Files.

  Getting to Know Your System.

  Using Graphical Administrative Interfaces.

  Reconfiguring Hardware with kudzu.

  Configuring Modules.

  Working with File Systems.

  Checking System Space.

  Monitoring System Performance.

  Choosing Software Alternatives.

  Getting Linux Software 'up2date'.

  Summary.

  Chapter 11: Setting Up and Supporting Users.

  Creating User Accounts.

  Setting User Defaults.

  Creating Portable Desktops.

  Providing Support to Users.

  Modifying Accounts.

  Deleting User Accounts.

  Checking Disk Quotas.

  Sending Mail to All Users.

  Summary.

  Chapter 12: Automating System Tasks.

  Understanding Shell Scripts.

  System Initialization.

  System Start-up and Shutdown.

  Scheduling System Tasks.

  Summary.

  Chapter 13: Backing Up and Restoring Files.

  Selecting a Backup Strategy.

  Selecting a Backup Medium.

  Backing Up to a Hard Drive.

  Backing Up Files with dump.

  Automating Backups with cron.

  Restoring Backed Up Files.

  Backing Up Over the Network.

  Performing Network Backups with Multiple Computers.

  Using the pax Archiving Tool.

  Summary.

  Chapter 14: Computer Security Issues.

  Hacker versus Cracker.

  Password Protection.

  Protection from Break-ins.

  Protecting Linux by Filtering Network Access.

  Protecting your Network with Firewalls.

  Running Security Audits with Tiger.

  Detecting Intrusions from Log Files.

  Using Tripwire to Detect Tampered Files.

  Protection from Denial-of-Service Attacks.

  Using Encryption Techniques.

  Monitoring Log Files with Logcheck.

  Guarding your Computer with PortSentry.

  Summary.

  Part IV: Red Hat Linux Network and Server Setup.

  Chapter 15: Setting up a Local Area Network.

  Understanding Red Hat Linux and Local Area Networks.

  Setting up a wired Ethernet LAN.

  Setting Up a Wireless LAN.

  Watching LAN traffic with Ethereal.

  Summary.

  Chapter 16: Connecting to the Internet.

  Understanding How the Internet Is Structured.

  Using Dial-up Connections to the Internet.

  Connecting your LAN to the Internet.

  Setting up Red Hat Linux as a Router.

  Setting up Red Hat Linux as a Proxy Server.

  Setting up Proxy Clients.

  Summary.

  Chapter 17: Setting up a Print Server.

  Printing in Red Hat Linux.

  Switching Printing Service to CUPS.

  Choosing a Printer.

  Managing Document Printing in Red Hat Linux.

  Configuring Print Servers.

  Summary.

  Chapter 18: Setting up a File Server.

  Goals of Setting Up a File Server.

  Setting up an NFS File Server in Red Hat Linux.

  Setting up a Samba File Server in Red Hat Linux.

  Setting Up a NetWare File Server in Red Hat Linux.

  Summary.

  Chapter 19: Setting up a Mail Server.

  Introduction to SMTP and sendmail.

  Installing and Running sendmail.

  Configuring sendmail.

  Introducing Postfix.

  Administering a Mailing List.

  Summary.

  Chapter 20: Setting Up an FTP Server.

  Understanding FTP Servers.

  Using the Washington University FTP Server (WU-FTPD).

  Using the Very Secure FTP Server (vsFTPd).

  Getting More Information about FTP Servers.

  Trying Out your FTP Server.

  Summary.

  Chapter 21: Setting up a Web Server.

  Introduction to Web Servers.

  Quick Starting the Apache Web Server.

  Configuring the Apache Server.

  Starting and Stopping the Server.

  Monitoring Server Activities.

  Summary.

  Chapter 22: Setting Up a News Server.

  Understanding News Transports.

  Planning Your News Server.

  Configuring an INN News Server.

  Setting Up News Feeds.

  Choosing How Articles Are Stored.

  Setting Up Expiration Times.

  Allowing Users to Access Your Server.

  Starting the News Service.

  Checking News Log Files.

  Summary.

  Chapter 23: Setting Up Boot Servers: DHCP and NIS.

  Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

  Setting Up a DHCP Server.

  Setting Up a DHCP Client.

  Understanding Network Information Service.

  Setting Up Red Hat Linux as an NIS Client.

  Setting Up Red Hat Linux as an NIS Master Server.

  Setting Up Red Hat Linux as an NIS Slave Server.

  Summary.

  Chapter 24: Setting Up a MySQL Database Server.

  Finding MySQL Packages.

  Configuring the MySQL Server.

  Starting the MySQL Server.

  Checking that MySQL Server Is Working.

  Working with MySQL Databases.

  Understanding MySQL Tables.

  Displaying MySQL Databases.

  Making Changes to Tables and Records.

  Adding and Removing User Access.

  Checking and Fixing Databases.

  Summary.

  Chapter 25: Making Servers Public with DNS.

  Determining Goals for your Server.

  Connecting a Public Server.

  Configuring your Public Server.

  Setting up a Domain Name System (DNS) Server.

  Getting More Information about BIND.

  Summary.

  Appendix A: What's on the CD-ROMs.

  Appendix B: Red Hat Linux RPMs.

  Appendix C: Running Network Services.

  Index.

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