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Книга A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux A Practical Guide to Ubuntu LinuxКниги Linux Автор: Mark G. Sobell Год издания: 2008 Формат: pdf Издат.:Prentice Hall Страниц: 1142 Размер: 10.7 ISBN: 978-0-13-236039-5 Язык: Английский0 (голосов: 0) Оценка:The Most Complete, Easy-to-Understand, and Useful Guide to Ubuntu Linux Desktops and ServersUbuntu Linux is a state-of-the-art operating system, and you need a book that’s just as advanced. Along with being the most comprehensive reference to installing, configuring, and working with Ubuntu, A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux® also provides extensive server coverage you won’t find in any other Ubuntu book.Best-selling author Mark Sobell begins by walking you through every feature and technique you need to know, from installing Ubuntu–using the DVD included with the book–to working with GNOME, Samba, exim4, Apache, DNS, NIS, firestarter, and iptables. Sobell’s exceptionally clear explanations demystify everything from system security to Windows file/printer sharing.Sobell presents full chapters on using Ubuntu from the command line and GUI; thorough system administration and security guidance; and up-to-the-minute, step-by-step instructions for setting up networks and every major type of Internet server. Along the way, you’ll learn both the “hows” and the “whys” of Ubuntu. Sobell knows every Linux nook and cranny: He’s taught hundreds of thousands of readers and never forgets what it’s like to be new to Linux. Whether you’re a user, administrator, or programmer, this book gives you all you need–and more.This book delivers...\* Deeper coverage of the command line and the GNOME GUI, including GUI customization\* Coverage of important Ubuntu topics, such as sudo and the new Upstart init daemon\* More practical coverage of file sharing with Samba, NFS, and FTP\* More detailed, usable coverage of Internet server configuration, including Apache, exim4, and DNS/BIND\* More state-of-the-art security techniques, including firewall setup using firestarter and iptables, as well as a full chapter on OpenSSH and an appendix on security\* Deeper coverage of “meat-and-potatoes” system and network administration tasks–from managing users to CUPS printing, configuring LANs to building a kernel\* A more practical introduction to writing bash shell scripts\* Complete instructions on how to keep your Linux system up-to-date using aptitude, Synaptic, and the Software Sources window\* And much more...including a 500+ term glossary, five detailed appendixes, and a comprehensive index to help you find what you need fastAbout the AuthorMark G. Sobell is President of Sobell Associates Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in UNIX/Linux training, support, and custom software development. He has more than twenty-five years of experience working with UNIX and Linux systems and is the author of many best-selling books, including A Practical Guide to Red Hat® Linux®, Third Edition; A Practical Guide to Linux® Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming; and A Practical Guide to UNIX® for Mac OS® X Users (coauthored with Peter Seebach), all from Prentice Hall, and A Practical Guide to the UNIX System from Addison-Wesley.

The Most Complete, Easy-to-Follow Guide to Ubuntu Linux

• The #1 Ubuntu server resource, fully updated for Ubuntu 10.4 (Lucid Lynx)–the Long Term Support (LTS) release many companies will rely on for years!

• Updated JumpStarts help you set up Samba, Apache, Mail, FTP, NIS, OpenSSH, DNS, and other complex servers in minutes

• Hundreds of up-to-date examples, plus comprehensive indexes that deliver instant access to answers you can trust

Mark Sobell’s A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux®, Third Edition, is the most thorough and up-to-date reference to installing, configuring, and working with Ubuntu, and also offers comprehensive coverage of servers—critical for anybody interested in unleashing the full power of Ubuntu.

This edition has been fully updated for Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx), a milestone Long Term Support (LTS) release, which Canonical will support on desktops until 2013 and on servers until 2015.

Sobell walks you through every essential feature and technique, from installing Ubuntu to working with GNOME, Samba, exim4, Apache, DNS, NIS, LDAP, gufw, firestarter, iptables, even Perl scripting. His exceptionally clear explanations demystify everything from networking to security.

You’ll find full chapters on running Ubuntu from the command line and desktop (GUI), administrating systems, setting up networks and Internet servers, and much more. Fully updated JumpStart sections help you get complex servers running—often in as little as five minutes.

Sobell draws on his immense Linux knowledge to explain both the “hows” and the “whys” of Ubuntu. He’s taught hundreds of thousands of readers and never forgets what it’s like to be new to Linux. Whether you’re a user, administrator, or programmer, you’ll find everything you need here—now, and for many years to come.

The world’s most practical Ubuntu Linux book is now even more useful!

This book delivers

• Hundreds of easy-to-use Ubuntu examples

• Important networking coverage, including DNS, NFS, and Cacti
• Coverage of crucial Ubuntu topics such as sudo and the Upstart init daemon
• More detailed, usable coverage of Internet server configuration, including Apache (Web) and exim4 (email) servers

• State-of-the-art security techniques, including up-to-date firewall setup techniques using gufw and iptables, and a full chapter on OpenSSH

• A complete introduction to Perl scripting for automated administration

• Deeper coverage of essential admin tasks–from managing users to CUPS printing, configuring LANs to building a kernel

• Complete instructions on keeping Ubuntu systems up-to-date using aptitude, Synaptic, and the Software Sources window

• And much more...including a 500+ term glossary

Includes DVD! Get the full version of Lucid Lynx, the latest Ubuntu LTS release!

A new edition of this title is available, 0137003889 9780137003884 Praise for A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux I am so impressed by how Mark Sobell can approach a complex topic in such an understandable manner. His command examples are especially useful in providing a novice (or even advanced) administrator with a cookbook on how to accomplish real-world tasks on Linux. He is truly an inspired technical writer! George Vish II, Senior Education Consultant, Hewlett-Packard Company Overall, I think its a great, comprehensive Ubuntu book thatll be a valuable resource for people of all technical levels. John Dong, Ubuntu Forum Council Member, Backports Team Leader The JumpStart sections really offer a quick way to get things up and running, allowing you to dig into the details of his books later. Scott Mann, Aztek Networks Ubuntu is gaining popularity at the rate alcohol did during prohibition, and its great to see a well-known author write a book on the latest and greatest version. Not only does it contain Ubuntu-specific information, but it also touches on general computer-related topics, which will help the average computer user to better understand whats going on in the background. Great work, Mark! Daniel R. Arfsten, Pro/ENGINEER Drafter/Designer I read a lot of Linux technical information every day, but Im rarely impressed by tech books. I usually prefer online information sources instead. Mark Sobells books are a notable exception. Theyre clearly written, technically accurate, comprehensive-and actually enjoyable to read. Matthew Miller, Senior Systems Analyst/Administrator, BU Linux Project, Boston University Office, of Information Technology I would so love to be able to use this book to teach a class about not just Ubuntu or Linux but about computers in general. It is thorough and well written with good illustrations that explain important concepts for computer usage. Nathan Eckenrode, New York Local Community Team Praise for Other Books by Mark Sobell I currently own one of your books, A Practical Guide to Linux . I believe this book is one of the most comprehensive and, as the title says, practical guides to Linux I have ever read. I consider myself a novice and I come back to this book over and over again. Albert J. Nguyen Thank you for writing a book to help me get away from Windows XP and to never touch Windows Vista. The book is great; I am learning a lot of new concepts and commands. Linux is definitely getting easier to use. James Moritz I have been wanting to make the jump to Linux but did not have the guts to do so-until I saw your familiarly titled A Practical Guide to Red Hat Linux at the bookstore. I picked up a copy and am eagerly looking forward to regaining my freedom. Carmine Stoffo, Machine and Process Designer to pharmaceutical industry A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 0137003889 ISBN-13: 9780137003884 Praise for A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux® "I am so impressed by how Mark Sobell can approach a complex topic in such an understandable manner. His command examples are especially useful in providing a novice (or even advanced) administrator with a cookbook on how to accomplish real-world tasks on Linux. He is truly an inspired technical writer!"--George Vish II, Senior Education Consultant, Hewlett-Packard Company "Overall, I think it's a great, comprehensive Ubuntu book that'll be a valuable resource for people of all technical levels." -John Dong, Ubuntu Forum Council Member, Backports Team Leader "The JumpStart sections really offer a quick way to get things up and running, allowing you to dig into the details of his books later." -Scott Mann, Aztek Networks "Ubuntu is gaining popularity at the rate alcohol did during prohibition, and it's great to see a well-known author write a book on the latest and greatest version. Not only does it contain Ubuntu-specific information, but it also touches on general computer-related topics, which will help the average computer user to better understand what's going on in the background. Great work, Mark!" -Daniel R. Arfsten, Pro/ENGINEER Drafter/Designer "I read a lot of Linux technical information every day, but I'm rarely impressed by tech books. I usually prefer online information sources instead. Mark Sobell's books are a notable exception. They're clearly written, technically accurate, comprehensive-and actually enjoyable to read." -Matthew Miller, Senior Systems Analyst/Administrator, BU Linux Project, Boston University Office, of Information Technology "I would so love to be able to use this book to teach a class about not just Ubuntu or Linux but about computers in general. It is thorough and well written with good illustrations that explain important concepts for computer usage." -Nathan Eckenrode, New York Local Community Team Praise for Other Books by Mark Sobell "I currently own one of your books, A Practical Guide to Linux ® . I believe this book is one of the most comprehensive and, as the title says, practical guides to Linux I have ever read. I consider myself a novice and I come back to this book over and over again." -Albert J. Nguyen "Thank you for writing a book to help me get away from Windows XP and to never touch Windows Vista. The book is great; I am learning a lot of new concepts and command ..