Tuning and Customizing a Linux System

by Daniel L. Morrill

Overview

Linux-based operating systems are extremely powerful and flexible, but unlocking that power and flexibility requires knowledge and understanding of how the systems work. Tuning and Customizing a Linux System goes beyond the mere basics of using and administrating Linux systems—it covers how the systems are designed. Through detailed analyses of popular Linux distributions, real-world case studies, and example configurations and administration tasks, you will come away with a genuine mastery of Linux-based operating systems (as well as Unix-like systems in general).

Tuning and Customizing a Linux System is geared toward users of Linux systems who already know the basics but aren't yet gurus. The author fills in the gaps left by other books, creating a bridge from the basic "how to" to the plane of true mastery. You'll find detailed examples of what a Linux distribution actually consists of, and youll explore explore three popular distributions in detail, learning useful techniques along the way. This comprehensive guide provides you with a complete, practical understanding of what's going on under the covers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781893115279
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	07/31/2002
Series:	Expert's Voice
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	7.52(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.05(d)

About the Author

Daniel L. Morrill is a computer scientist working as a researcher at the GE Global Research Center in upstate New York. He holds a master's degree in computer science and has extensive experience with a variety of operating systems in a number of environments. He has worked with many types of UNIX systems, IBM's OS/2, Microsoft's various Windows platforms, and even real-time and embedded operating systems. He has successfully used his knowledge of Linux systems to support real-world projects professionally, and he has used Linux exclusively on all of his personal systems for years.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Background:

The Physiology of Linux.- An Open Source Primer.

Part 2 Linux Distributions:

The Nature of a Distribution.- Red Hat Linux 7.3.- Slackware Linux 8.0.- Debian GNU/Linux 3.0.

Part 3 Installing Software:

Installing and Configuring Software.- OpenSSH Secure Shell.- Pluggable Authentication Modules.- Dante SOCKS Library.- The Apache HTTP Server.- Concurrent Versions System.- Sun Microsystems'Java Development Kit.

Part 4 Case Studies:

Building a Desktop System.- A Corporate Software Development Environment.- Building a Network Firewall Appendix.