Up until now, Linux administration books have focused on the management of a single server. This is the first Linux administration guide specifically focused on the needs of administrators working in production/enterprise environments that may consist of hundreds or even thousands of servers which must be managed centrally to deliver optimal availability and performance. The book contains extensive coverage of Linux security; working with drivers and the kernel; TCP/IP networking; routing; network hardware; and NFS configuration. It also presents comprehensive, step-by-step guidance for configuring and managing email with sendmail; network management and debugging; using Linux in Web hosting environments; automating administration with daemons; and integrating with Windows clients and servers.

• Sophisticated centralized management techniques-Presents specific techniques for centrally managing multiple RedHat, Debian, and/or SuSe Linux servers.

  • Teaches students to administer multiple Linux systems far more efficiently.

• Enterprise-class performance measurement and optimization-Teaches students to quantify the potential performance of Linux systems, identify bottlenecks, and ameliorate them.

  • Gives students key skills for maximizing the value of Linux systems in any real-world environment and teaches them to protect the data and applications they will be responsible for.

• Detailed RedHat, Debian, and SuSe coverage-Covers all three of the Linux distributions used most often in large-scale Linux deployments.

  • Offers well-targeted preparation for the Linux environments students are most likely to encounter.

• Broad, expert-class application coverage-Includes detailed coverage of configuring and administering sendmail, file and print services, web hosting, and other key applications.

  • Covers the Linux capabilities that are in greatest demand in real-world production environments.

• Extensive networking coverage-Presents practical guidance for working with TCP/IP networking, routing, network hardware, the Network File System, and other key network-related Linux features.

  • Helps students become effective in administering complex, networked environments.

• Step-by-step security coverage-Shows students how to secure Linux systems against intrusion and other current threats.

  • Teaches students how to protect servers, data, and applications against a wide range of external threats.

• Practical troubleshooting techniques-Includes coverage of reading, interpreting, and acting upon information available through syslog and log files.

  • Enables students to independently resolve a wide range of Linux system administration problems.