Mark G. Sobell is an author with over thirty years of experience in UNIX and Linux systems. His extensive background fuels his insightful writings, which blend practical guidance with a deep understanding of the underlying principles. Sobell's approach is grounded in decades of hands-on development and consulting, offering readers invaluable perspectives on system administration and programming. His work is recognized for its clarity, accuracy, and utility for both novice and expert users.
Deep Linux fluency is essential for system administrators and web developers, as it underpins the dominant Internet server platform. This comprehensive guide, authored by renowned expert Mark Sobell and updated with contributions from Matthew Helmke, provides essential tools and insights for mastering Linux. It serves as a detailed reference for sysadmins, developers, and power users, covering everything from shells to the command line, ensuring readers gain the expertise needed for effective Linux management and operation.
The best just became BETTER! This completely revised guide meets all your Red Hat Linux needs, covering advanced operating systems like Fedora Core and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It clearly explains Linux with a focus on essential features such as system security, Internet server setup, and file and printer sharing with Windows systems. Best-selling author Mark Sobell starts from the basics, guiding you through everything that matters—from installing Fedora Core using the included CDs to mastering GNOME, KDE, Samba 3, sendmail, Apache, DNS, NIS, and iptables. You'll learn both the "hows" and "whys," making it suitable for users, administrators, and programmers alike. Sobell's extensive knowledge and teaching experience ensure that he addresses the needs of newcomers to Linux. This guide offers the full Fedora Core operating system on 4 CDs, complete coverage of Fedora Core and the 2.6 Linux kernel, and in-depth information on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. You'll find enhanced sections on GNOME and KDE customization, practical file sharing with Samba, NFS, and FTP, and streamlined Internet server configuration. The book also includes updated security information, system administration tasks, bash shell scripting, and printer configuration with CUPS, plus a 500+ word glossary and a comprehensive index for quick reference. Includes 4 CDs for the full version of Red Hat's Fedora Core 2 release!
