Example Explanation Red Hat Linux 9 Application Guide

Author: Tao Yinghua
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The Linux operating system is a free software, with its kernel written by Finnish Linus Torvalds. Later, thousands of amateur and professional programmers from the Internet participated in the development of the kernel and the writing of applications. The installation and use of Linux have become increasingly simple and convenient. Now, Linux is no longer just a toolbox for hackers but has become a truly stable and mature operating system used and valued by more and more people. In recent years, the Linux system has become the most popular operating system adopted by small and medium-sized enterprises and Internet service providers. Moreover, the Linux system has been maintaining a continuous growth trend in market share. Judging from the current use of the Linux operating system, the development prospects of Linux are promising, with great potential. Currently, Linux is also considered the biggest rival to Windows. However, for beginners, since most people start using computers with Windows, once they migrate to the Linux platform, they may feel unaccustomed and find it difficult to learn. This is because Linux is more like DIY, but it is even freer, giving users broader space to configure network architecture models that suit them. For users accustomed to Windows, the numerous text configuration items of Linux network servers can be overwhelming. This book is based on Red Hat Linux 9 and provides numerous screenshots to make it easier for readers to learn Linux applications, network server configuration, and network setup. Red Hat Linux is the most popular Linux distribution, and starting from Red Hat Linux 8.0, its localization has become more mature, with Red Hat Linux 8.0 becoming the first desktop version released by Red Hat. The release of Red Hat Linux 9 came shortly after Red Hat Linux 8.0, primarily correcting some bugs in the previous version, which can be said to have made the software more stable. Overall, this book is divided into two parts: the first part explains the desktop applications of Red Hat Linux 9, and the second part explains the network applications of Red Hat Linux 9. Based on years of experience in building IP metropolitan area networks and setting up Linux networks, the author provides configuration methods for Linux network servers for those who love Linux and are involved in network construction. The book uses screenshots to demonstrate the specific methods of various desktop applications and network server configurations in a step-by-step manner, making it particularly suitable for beginners who are accustomed to working in the Windows interface and now wish to migrate to the Linux system. The content includes basic commands, desktop applications, setting up and managing DNS servers, disk quotas, database servers, NIS servers, NFS servers, WWW servers, SSH servers, FTP server setup and management, and DHCP server setup and management. Unlike other types of textbooks, the most distinctive feature of this book is that server configurations are preferably performed using the network management software Webmin, with the goal of making server configurations simple and easy to learn. The main target audience of this book is network administrators in small and medium-sized enterprises, network companies, as well as computer science teachers, students, andLinux enthusiasts. For beginners of Red Hat Linux, it is an excellent introductory textbook.