16. Linux 101 & 102 Modular Training Notes
By Leading Edge Business Solutions (PDF; 233, 102)
The Linux 101 & 102 Modular Training Notes are two separate manuals for individuals who wish to study for the LPI 101 or 102 examinations.
Topics covered include:
- Covers all of the key core elements of Linux
- Documentation
- Network configuration: TCP/IP, DHCP
- Kernel configuration
- Printing
- Device configuration
- Internet related areas including email, Apache, DNS, Squid, Security
17. Linux Device Drivers, Third Edition
By Jonathan Corbet, Allesandro Rubini, Greg Kroah-Hartman (PDF, HTML, DocBook; 615 pages)
This book covers all the significant changes to Version 2.6 of the Linux kernel, which simplifies many activities, and contains subtle new features that can make a driver both more efficient and more flexible.
Readers will find new chapters on important types of drivers not covered previously, such as consoles, USB drivers, and more.
Topics covered include:
- Building and running modules
- Char drivers
- Debugging techniques
- Concurrency and Race conditions
- Time, Delays and Deferred Work
- Allocating Memory
- PCI & USB Drivers
- Memory Mapping and DMA
- Block & Network Drivers
18. LINUX: Rute User’s Tutorial and Exposition
By Paul Sheer (PDF, HTML; 660 pages)
Rute is a technical reference and teaching tool for new GNU/Linux users as well as advanced administrators. It provides concise, thorough explanations and practical examples of each aspect of a Linux system.
Topics covered include:
- Learn how to become a competent Linux user
- Become familiar with the command line
- Learn about key utilities like sed and important related skills like C programming, shell scripting, and regular expression creation
- Coverage of server software including HTTPd, Sendmail, Exim, and PostgreSQL
- Basic system administration
- Advanced shell scripting
- Networking: IP, TCP, UDP, DNS and Name Resolution, NFS
19. Linux Network Administrator’s Guide – 2nd Edition
By Olaf Kirch, Terry Dawson (PDF, HTML; 489 pages)
This book was written to provide a single reference for network administration in a Linux environment. Beginners and experienced users alike should find the information they need to cover nearly all important administration activities required to manage a Linux network configuration.
Topics covered include:
- Introduction to Networking
- TCP/IP including Address Resolution, IP Routing, ICMP
- Configuring the Networking & Serial Hardware
- Configuring TCP/IP Networking
- Name Service and Resolver Configuration
- Firewalls
- IP Accounting, Masquerading, and Network Address Translation
- Network Information System, Network Filesystem
- Email, Netnews. C News, NNTP, Internet News, Newsreader configuration
20. tuXlabs Cookbook
By Jean Jordaan, The Shuttleworth Foundation (PDF; 153 pages)
This book is meant for anyone who wants to set up a computer laboratory according to the specifications of the Shuttleworth Foundation.
This kind of laboratory “called a tuXlab after the Linux mascot, Tux the Penguin” uses only free software, is easy to administer, and makes the best use of old or obsolete hardware.
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