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	Table of Contents

Advanced Linux Networking
By Roderick  W.  Smith
Publisher	: Addison Wesley
Pub Date	: June 11, 2002
ISBN	: 0-201-77423-2
Pages	: 784

		Copyright
		Preface
			Who Should Buy This Book
			Linux Distributions
			How This Book Is Organized
			Conventions Used in This Book
			Contacting Me
			Acknowledgments
		Part  I.   Low-Level Configuration
			Chapter 1.   Kernel Network Configuration
				Starting Kernel Configuration
				Network Protocol Support
				Network Hardware Options
				Compiling and Installing a Kernel
				Summary
			Chapter 2.   TCP/IP Network Configuration
				Loading Network Drivers
				Using a DHCP Client
				Configuring a Static IP Address
				Using a PPP Link
				Summary
			Chapter 3.   Alternative Network Stacks
				Understanding Network Stacks
				AppleTalk
				IPX/SPX
				NetBEUI
				Summary
			Chapter 4.   Starting Servers
				Using SysV Startup Scripts
				Using inetd
				Using xinetd
				Using Local Startup Scripts
				Using GUI Tools
				When to Use Each Startup Method
				Summary
		Part  II.   Local Network Servers
			Chapter 5.   Configuring Other Computers via DHCP
				When to Run a DHCP Server
				Kernel and Network Interface Issues
				DHCP Configuration Files
				Assigning Dynamic Addresses
				Assigning Fixed Addresses
				Integrating with Other Protocols
				Summary
			Chapter 6.   Authenticating Users via Kerberos
				When to Run a Kerberos Server
				Understanding Kerberos Operation
				Setting Up a Kerberos Server
				Configuring a Kerberos Application Server
				Configuring a Kerberos Client
				Summary
			Chapter 7.   File and Printer Sharing via Samba
				When to Run a Samba Server
				General Samba Configuration
				Serving Files with Samba
				Serving Printers with Samba
				Samba Scripting Features
				Summary
			Chapter 8.   File Sharing via NFS
				When to Run an NFS Server
				NFS Servers Available for Linux
				Understanding the Portmapper
				Serving Files with NFS
				Username Mapping Options
				Summary
			Chapter 9.   Printer Sharing via LPD
				When to Run an LPD Server
				LPD Server Options for Linux
				Configuring a BSD LPD Server
				Configuring an LPRng Server
				Configuring a CUPS Server
				Summary
			Chapter 10.   Maintaining Consistent Time: Time Servers
				When to Run a Time Server
				Setting Up an NTP Server
				Using Samba to Serve Time
				Summary
			Chapter 11.   Pull Mail Protocols: POP and IMAP
				When to Run a Pull Mail Server
				Understanding POP and IMAP
				Configuring a POP Server
				Configuring an IMAP Server
				Using Fetchmail
				Summary
			Chapter 12.   Running a News Server
				When to Run a News Server
				Understanding NNTP
				Running INN
				Using Leafnode
				Summary
			Chapter 13.   Maintaining Remote Login Servers
				When to Run a Remote Login Server
				Configuring rlogind
				Configuring Telnet
				Configuring SSH
				Summary
			Chapter 14.   Handling GUI Access with X and VNC Servers
				When to Run a GUI Access Server
				Configuring Basic X Access
				Using an XDMCP Server
				Running a VNC Server
				A Comparison of Access Techniques
				Summary
			Chapter 15.   Providing Consistent Fonts with Font Servers
				When to Run a Font Server
				Understanding Font File Formats
				Running a Traditional Font Server
				Running an Expanded Font Server
				Summary
			Chapter 16.   Maintaining a System Remotely
				When to Run Remote System Maintenance Tools
				The Challenge of a Cross-Distribution Configuration Tool
				Running Linuxconf Remotely
				Running Webmin
				Running SWAT
				Remote Administration Security Concerns
				Summary
			Chapter 17.   Performing Network Backups
				When to Run Network Backup Servers
				Types of Network Backup Solutions
				Using tar
				Using SMB/CIFS
				Using AMANDA
				Restoring Data
				Summary
		Part  III.   Internet Servers
			Chapter 18.   Administering a Domain via DNS
				When to Run a DNS Server
				Obtaining a Domain Name
				DNS Server Options for Linux
				Core DNS Configuration
				Domain Administration Options
				Running a Caching-Only Name Server
				Communicating with a DHCP Server
				Starting and Testing the Server
				Summary
			Chapter 19.   Push Mail Protocol: SMTP
				When to Run an SMTP Server
				SMTP Server Options for Linux
				Mail Domain Administration
				Understanding SMTP Transport
				SMTP Server Configuration Options
				Basic Sendmail Configuration
				Basic Exim Configuration
				Basic Postfix Configuration
				Using a Procmail Filter
				Summary
			Chapter 20.   Running Web Servers
				When to Run a Web Server
				Web Server Options for Linux
				Basic Apache Configuration
				Configuring kHTTPd
				Handling Forms and Scripts
				Handling Secure Sites
				Handling Virtual Domains
				Producing Something Worth Serving
				Analyzing Server Log Files
				Summary
			Chapter 21.   Running FTP Servers
				When to Run an FTP Server
				FTP Server Options for Linux
				Basic FTP Server Configuration
				Setting Up an Anonymous FTP Server
				Summary
		Part  IV.   Network Security and Router Functions
			Chapter 22.   General System Security
				Shutting Down Unnecessary Servers
				Controlling Accounts and Passwords
				Keeping the System Up to Date
				Monitoring for Intrusion Attempts
				Keeping Abreast of Security Developments
				Summary
			Chapter 23.   Configuring a chroot Jail
				What Is a chroot Jail?
				Necessary chroot Environment Files
				Configuring a Server to Operate in a chroot Jail
				Maintaining the chroot Environment
				Summary
			Chapter 24.   Advanced Router Options
				When to Use Advanced Router Configurations
				Advanced Kernel Options
				Using iproute2
				Using Routing Protocols
				Summary
			Chapter 25.   Configuring iptables
				What Is iptables ?
				Kernel Configuration for iptables
				Checking Your iptables Configuration
				Configuring a Firewall with iptables
				Configuring NAT with iptables
				Forwarding Ports with iptables
				Logging iptables Activity
				Summary
			Chapter 26.   Using a VPN
				When to Use a VPN
				VPN Options for Linux
				Configuring PPTP in Linux
				Configuring a Linux FreeS/WAN Server
				Potential Security Risks with a VPN
				Summary