Red Hat Linux Networking and
System Administration by Kurt Wall
Right At My Level
Starts with the basics of Red Hat, the leading Linux distribution in the
U.S., such as network planning and Red Hat installation and configuration
Offers a close look at the new Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and Fedora
Core 4 releases New chapters cover configuring a database server,
creating a VNC server, monitoring performance, providing Web services,
exploring SELinux security basics, and exploring desktops
Demonstrates how to maximize the use of Red Hat Network, upgrade and
customize the kernel, install and upgrade software packages, and back up
and restore the file system The four CDs contain the full Fedora Core 4
distribution
Personal Review: Red Hat Linux Networking and System
Administration by Kurt Wall

Now in its third edition along with a DVD that includes Full Fedora Core 4,
the latest (as of 10/18/05). People have complained that this book (in its
earlier editions) are too simplified and beginnerish. I guess then that I'm
not enough of a guru to go to something more advanced.
I find the background that this book gives is exactly at the level I need.
Some books that simply say 'type this in.' Other books take a few hundred
pages to explain what's happening at a level where I've forgotten the
question by the time I get to the end of the description. This book is
positioned at a nice level inbetween. I know what to type in and I have
some understanding of why.
I further like the writing style and the way they use bold face, 'Notes' and
'Tips' to emphasize things. These features enable me to find out what I
need more quickly. Finally, there are additions from the earlier editions
which explain things that caused questions or were left out.
I'd rank this as an intermediate level book. It's not a here's how to start with
Linux book. Nor is it an in great depth geek level book. I guess I like it so
well, because it's at about the level I need.
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