Linux for Windows?Administrators

Linux for Windows?Administrators
Author: Mark Minasi
Publisher: Sybex
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2002-12-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780782141191

Practical Linux Instruction, From the Expert Who Taught You Windows There was a time when people asked, "Windows or Linux?" Now it's a question of how to make the most of both. Linux for Windows Administrators is an essential resource for anyone working in the real world of enterprise computing. Inside, renowned Windows expert Mark Minasi and Linux guru Dan York give you practical, in-depth Linux instruction that dovetails perfectly with what you already know about Windows. It's the best way for you to give your organization the best of both worlds. Coverage includes: * Understanding Linux's strengths and weaknesses * Understanding Linux's differences from, and similarities to, Windows * Installing and configuring Linux * Administering Linux from the command line * Setting up Linux on minimal hardware--even a Pentium 100 * Understanding how open source works * Using Samba to make a Linux box emulate an NT/2000 file server * Using NIS and NFS to create the Linux equivalent of an NT/2000 domain * Using Winbind to make Linux recognize Windows user accounts * Tapping the speed and reliability of sendmail * Configuring Linux GUIs: X Window, window managers, and desktop environments * Modifying and recompiling the Linux kernel

Linux Transfer for Windows Network Admins

Linux Transfer for Windows Network Admins
Author: Michael H. Jang
Publisher: Hentzenwerke
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781930919464

This book delves into how the Linux operating is constructed and how it works, all from the point of view of an administrator experienced both with computers in general and Windows architecture in particular. Then it covers the installation and configuration of a network file server, with user management as well as file and directory sharing. Finally, the book describes how to implement sample scenarios. This book shows the experienced Windows network administrator how to convert from a Windows-based server to a Linux based one.

Linux Administration

Linux Administration
Author: Steve Shah
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Linux
ISBN: 9780072131369

Learn to install and administer Linux on an individual workstation or an entire network with this comprehensive in depth reference. You'll find everything you need to get up and running with any Linux distribution, including the latest version of Red Hat. Updated to cover the new 2.4 kernel and complete with an expanded section on advanced networking, this book shows you how to install and configure Linux, set up Internet services, handle single-host administration, and much more. Plus, you'll get eight pages of blueprints illustrating the differences between Linux and Windows NT/2000. If you are a professional administrator wanting to bring Linux into your network topology, a home user with multiple machines wanting to build a simple home network, or are migrating from Windows, then you need this book.

Inside Linux

Inside Linux
Author: Michael Tobler
Publisher: Sams Publishing
Total Pages: 832
Release: 2001
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780735709409

With in-depth complete coverage on the installation process, editing and typesetting, graphical user interfaces, programming, system administration, and managing Internet sites, this is the only book users new to Linux will need. The book guides users to a high-level of proficiency with all the flavors of Linux, and helps them with crucial system administration chores.

Linux and Windows Interoperability Guide

Linux and Windows Interoperability Guide
Author: Ed Bradford
Publisher: Prentice Hall Professional
Total Pages: 618
Release: 2002
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 0130324779

Up-to-the-minute coverage includes Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Includes practical Linux/Windows network design and implementation solutions. Covers a wide range of interoperability issues including Internet/intranet, TCP/IP, dial-up access, software, backup/restore, security, and file/print.

The Ultimate Windows Server 2003 System Administrator's Guide

The Ultimate Windows Server 2003 System Administrator's Guide
Author: G. Robert Williams
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Total Pages: 1006
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780201791068

-- Not only explains the new features of Windows .NET Server 2003, but also provides continued support for Windows 2000 administration.-- Covers changes in security, Active Directory, Microsoft Management Console, and integration with the .NET Framework, among many others changes.Windows .NET Server 2003 is the first Microsoft product that is innately affected by the company's recent Trustworthy Computing initiative. If this is successful, this will be the most stable, reliable, and dependable server OS that Microsoft has ever released. It will also feature an integrated environment with the .NET Framework and the Common Language Runtime. The Ultimate Windows .NET Server 2003 System Administrator's Guide is an essential resource for planning, deploying, and administering a Windows .NET enterprise system. The authors draw on years of experience designing and administering Windows NT and UNIX systems in order to guide you through the varied tasks involved in real-world system administration. There are detailed discussions of key Windows .NET Server administrative functions, and descriptions of many advanced tools and optional components. In addition the authors have included a comprehensive and convenient command reference.

Linux and Windows 2000 Integration Toolkit

Linux and Windows 2000 Integration Toolkit
Author: Ross Brunson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2002-01-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

As many more companies implement Linux alongside Windows, there is a critical need for guidance on how to make the two systems work together effectively. Addressing version 2.4 of the Linux kernel, this book provides network managers and system administrators with the most up-to-date working resource for all their Linux with Windows 2000 integration questions. Expert Ross Brunson uses many practical examples to help explain all topics from the ground up, including archi-tectures and features, strengths and weaknesses of both systems, protocols, system administration, various cross-platform operations, and finally, configuration and troubleshooting.

Configuring Windows 2000 without Active Directory

Configuring Windows 2000 without Active Directory
Author: Syngress
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 785
Release: 2001-09-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0080476724

Eliminate the hassles of Active Directory - install Windows 2000 without it! Windows 2000 is undoubtedly a great product. In one year after its release, Microsoft have sold have sold 10 million licenses. System administrators are praising its impressive abilities to coordinate Internet, intranet, extranets, and management applications creating a complete technical infrastructure. However, there has been a noticeable amount of organizations that are avoiding one of the most talked about features of Windows 2000 - Active Directory. The industry buzz is that Active Directory (although a great product) is a burden to implement and install and is not compatible with non Windows products like Solaris, NetWare and Linux. Configuring Windows 2000 WITHOUT Active Directory is a complete guide to installation and configuration of Windows 2000 (without Active Directory) for system administrators and network consultants. This book details not only the new features and functions of Windows 2000 but also how to integrate several features with existing Windows NT4 domains. The book does not cover the Active Directory function of Windows 2000. - There is nothing like this book available, yet every Windows 2000 mail list, magazine and online forum shouts for his sort of coverage!