TCP/IP Network Administration - Craig Hunt

This comprehensive guide provides essential information for setting up and managing a TCP/IP network. It is a valuable resource for network administrators and home system users accessing the Internet. The book covers fundamental protocols, network addressing, routing, and network connection setup. Additionally, it includes detailed discussions on advanced routing protocols and important network services such as DNS, Apache, sendmail, Samba, PPP, and DHCP. Troubleshooting and security aspects are also extensively covered.

• Overview of TCP/IP
• Delivering the data
• Network services
• Getting started
• Basic configuration
• Configuring the interface
• Configuring routing
• Configuring DNS
• Configuring network servers
• Configuring sendmail
• Configuring Apache
• Network security
• Troubleshooting
• Appendices include dip, ppd, and chat reference, a gated reference, a dhcpd reference, and a sendmail reference

This edition also covers configuring Samba for Unix and Windows integration, and includes a new chapter on configuring the Apache web server. Network security updates encompass details on OpenSSH, stunnel, gpg, iptables, and the access control mechanism in xinetd. Additionally, the book offers updated information about DNS, including details on BIND 8 and BIND 9, classless IP addressing, network prefixes, and the changing role of registrars. Whether for professional mechanics or DIY enthusiasts, TCP/IP Network Administration, 3rd Edition is an indispensable resource for anyone dealing with Internet data transmission.

Author: Hunt, Craig
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: TCP/IP Network Administration
Pages: 00748 (Unencrypted )
On Sale: 2010-03-25
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780596002978
Category: Computers : Networking - Network Protocols
Category: Computers : Networking - General
Category: Computers : Networking - Intranets & Extranets