Linux System Administration

“Linux System Administration” by Tom Adelstein and Bill Lubanovic, published by O’Reilly Media, provides practical knowledge for managing a complete range of Linux systems and servers. Whether you’re an experienced system administrator looking to acquire Linux skills or a seasoned Linux user facing new challenges, this book has you covered.
Here are some key points from the book:

• Topics Covered:
• Setting up a stand-alone Linux server.
• Installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting a DNS server using BIND.
• Building an Internet server for managing sites, email, and file transfers.
• Configuring Apache, PHP, and MySQL on a web server from scratch.
• Creating load-balanced Apache web server clusters using the free Linux Virtual Server.
• Setting up local network services, including distributed file systems, DHCP services, gateway services, print services, and user management.
• Using Linux virtualization with Xen or VMWare to run multiple kernels on one piece of hardware.
• Creating and adapting shell scripts for various needs.
• Backing up and restoring data using tools like rsync, tar, cdrecord, Amanda, and MySQL.

• Audience:
• Ideal for Unix veterans, MCSEs, and mainframe administrators who want to learn Linux.
• Also serves as an advanced guide for existing Linux administrators.

• Convenience:
• The book consolidates knowledge that was previously scattered across mailing lists, forums, and discussion groups.
• The authors share solutions to undocumented problems they encountered during their research.