The Accidental Administrator

<p><strong>Based on CentOS 6.5</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>The Accidental Administrator: Linux Server Step-by-Step Configuration Guide</em> is packed with 54 hands-on step-by-step exercises and 185 graphics including screen captures showing you exactly what you should be seeing on your own screen. It's the most straight-forward visual approach to learning how to configure a Red Hat/CentOS Linux server filled with practical tips and secrets learned from years of teaching consulting and administering Linux servers.</p><p><br></p><p>There's no time wasted on boring theory. The essentials are covered in chapters on installing administering user management file systems and directory management networking package management automated task scheduling network services including DHCP and DNS Samba NFS mail servers Web and FTP servers SSH security firewalls NAT performance monitoring management tools and more.</p><p>Inside this concise step-by-step guide you'll find:</p><ul><li>Where to find and legally download the free server software</li><li>How to build and configure an Apache Web server including virtual hosts</li><li>How to configure file and printer sharing for Windows clients with Samba</li><li>How to understand Linux file and directory permissions</li></ul><p><br></p><p>With hands-on exercises using virtualization (VMWare is used in the book but other virtualization environments will work equally as well) this book is perfect for both individuals working by themselves or for groups such as classes and users groups.</p><p><br></p><p>All the information is presented in a straightforward yet casual style that you can understand and use right away. This practical book makes it possible for you to build a working Linux server in a matter of minutes. Of course some of the more advanced configs may take a little longer but even so you'll be able to get it done in a minimal amount of time.</p>