Red Hat Linux 9 Grid Management

Author: Li Weiye
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Linux's excellent networking capabilities are among the best in today's operating systems, delivering satisfying performance in both functionality and supporting tools. Building a robust network system, Linux is the best choice, but before using Linux's networking features, it is essential to have a clear and correct understanding of network management, which is the focus of this book. This book is a balanced blend of theory and practice, dividing the complex TCP/IP network management into 15 chapters for discussion. Additionally, to help readers build a solid foundation, the book follows the OSI and TCP/IP layered architecture, introducing network transmission behaviors from the lowest layer upwards. Using the latest version of Red Hat Linux 9 as the operational platform, this book enables every reader to master the essence of network management in the shortest time possible. The specific content of this book includes: network architecture and technology, an introduction to TCP/IP, ARP and RARP communication protocols, IPv4 and addressing, basic network management, IPv4 static routing, dynamic routing management, OSPF communication protocol, ICMP and IGMP, network address translation and firewalls, IPv6, transport layer communication protocols—TCP and UDP, application layer, common network applications, troubleshooting and system monitoring. This book is suitable for network administrators in government agencies, enterprises, institutions, and schools, as well as network enthusiasts for reference and learning.