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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

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The purpose of this guide is to provide security configuration recommendations for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 operating system. The guidance provided here should be applicable to all variants (Desktop, Server, Advanced Platform) of the product. Recommended settings for the basic operating system are provided, as well as for many commonly-used services that the system can host in a network environment. The guide is intended for system administrators. Readers are assumed to possess basic system administration skills for Unix-like systems, as well as some familiarity with Red Hat’s documentation and administration conventions. Some instructions within this guide are complex.

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Alternative DNS Servers

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This is the first e-book (pdf, 11Mb) to survey the commonly-available DNS servers. It helps the reader choose the most suitable server for their site or application.

It addresses performance and security issues, and describes the different scenarios where each server is particularly useful.

It explains how DNS information can be stored in LDAP directories, or SQL databases, which lets the reader built robust DNS systems, that can also be managed by multiple, distributed, system management staff.

It also describes a few specialized DNS servers designed for some unusual purposes.

Download from: http://mens.de/:/altdnsbook

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GNU/Linux Advanced Administration

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GNU/Linux systems have reached a level of maturity that allows to integrate them in almost any kind of work environment, from mobile phones to server farms.

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The FTA has reused existing course materials from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC). The first version of this course book was published in 2004 for the Master Programme in Free software of the UOC. In 2008, this book was translated into English with the help of the SELF (Science, Education and Learning in Freedom) Project, supported by the European Commission's Sixth Framework Programme. In 2009, this material has been improved by the Free Technology Academy. Additionally the FTA has developed a study guide and learning activities which are available for learners enrolled in the FTA Campus.

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Apache Desktop Reference

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This book is a reference for people who already know Apache under Linux. The purpose of this book is to provide a concise but, fairly complete reference to the various Apache knobs and levers with which the webmaster is confronted at compile time, configuration time, and runtime.

Download: www.apacheref.com

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The Linux Starter Pack

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This is a complete guide to using Linux, taking you from beginner level to an intermediate user with ease. This 130 page e-book will show you how to install Linux,  navigate around the desktop, use common software, add more programs and fix any problems you may encounter. It’s based around a slightly older version of Ubuntu Linux so there may be some minor differences with newer releases, but you can always download the latest version from www.ubuntu.com or get a CD sent by post at shipit.ubuntu.com.

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