Now, there's a definitive hands-on guide to broadband Internet access for every home and small business user. Roderick Smith covers all you need to know to make the most of your high-speed connection, from basic configuration to running servers -- including practical guidance on securing your connection against hackers. Smith begins with an overview of each leading broadband technology, and its key advantages and drawbacks. In addition to DSL and cable modems, he also covers fiber optic, satellite, and wireless broadband solutions. He demonstrates how to configure your computer to use broadband connections, covering both hardware and software interfaces, presenting details for Windows, MacOS, and Linux systems. The book contains a full chapter on broadband applications, as well as detailed troubleshooting coverage. Next, Smith shows how to use your broadband connection to run a server -- including how to get a domain name; set up mail, Web, and game servers; and permit secure logins from remote systems. For every home and small business considering -- or already using -- a high-speed Internet connection.

Broadband Internet Connections: A User's Guide to DSL and Cable

Computers & Technology

Smith, Roderick W.

Networking & Cloud Computing

Pearson Technology Group

Offers instructions for creating a TCP/IP-based, Linux-driven local area network, covering installation, configuration, system and network management, servers, file systems, and network security.

Advanced Linux Networking

Certification

Addison-Wesley Professional

Develop the skills you need in the real world Hit the ground running with the street-smart training you'll find in this practical book. Using a "year in the life" approach, it gives you an inside look at Linux administration, with key information organized around the actual day-to-day tasks, scenarios, and challenges you'll face in the field. This valuable training tool is loaded with hands-on, step-by-step exercises covering all phases of Linux administration, including: * Working on the command line * Configuring hardware and the kernel * Managing software and processes * Documenting the system * Working with partitions and file systems * Configuring network features * Managing security An invaluable study tool This no-nonsense book also maps to the common tasks and exam objectives for the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) LPIC-1 certification exam and CompTIA's Linux+ certification exam. So whether you're preparing for certification or seeking practical skills to break into the field, you'll find the instruction you need, such as: * Using the command shell history * Redirecting input and output * Resolving hardware conflicts * Reconfiguring the login screen * Managing RPM and Debian packages * Protecting your system from runaway processes * Monitoring your system for degraded performance and security problems * Using journaling filesystems * Configuring common server software The Street Smarts Series is designed to help current or aspiring IT professionals put their certification to work for them. Full of practical, real world scenarios, each book features actual tasks from the field and then offers step-by-step exercises that teach the skills necessary to complete those tasks. And because the exercises are based upon exam objectives from leading technology certifications, each Street Smarts book can be used as a lab manual for certification prep.

Linux Administrator Street Smarts: A Real World Guide to Linux Certification Skills

Sybex, Inc.

Offering you thorough coverage of the new version of the leading Linux certification from Linux Professional Institute (LPI), this book covers both objectives and materials tested in the two required LPIC-1 exams: LPI 101 and LPI 102. You’ll certainly appreciate the clear, concise information on key exam topics, including using Linux command line tools, managing software, configuring hardware, managing files and filesystems, working with the X Window system, administering the system, basic networking, and more.

LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide: (Exams 101 and 102)

Sybex

New edition prepares candidates for exams LX0-101 and LX0-102—and Linux+ certification! The two leading Linux certification bodies, CompTIA and Linux Professional Institute (LPI), have joined forces to release two new Linux+ exams, LX0-101 and LX0-102. This new Sybex study guide breaks down everything you need to prepare for the exams. Covering all exam objectives, the book explains Linux command-line tools, managing software, configuring hardware, managing files and filesystems, and much more. The companion CD features a leading-edge test engine and a host of other study tools, giving you ample opportunity to study, practice, and review. <ul>
<li>Covers all exam objectives for the Linux+ exams, LX0-101 and LX0-102</li> <li>Explains Linux command-line tools, managing software, configuring hardware, the boot process and scripts, and managing files and filesystems</li> <li>Also covers working with the X Window system, administering the system, basic networking, and server and system security</li> <li>Provides leading-edge test prep software, four practice exams, over 100 electronic flashcards, and the book in searchable PDF, on a companion CD</li> </ul>
If you want to prepare for Linux+ certification, a Sybex Study Guide is what you need! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

CompTIA Linux+ Complete Study Guide Authorized Courseware: Exams LX0-101 and LX0-102

Terry Fox was just eighteen when he was diagnosed with cancer and his leg had to be amputated. But he decided to run the Marathon of Hope, his dream of running across Canada to raise money for cancer research. A true story of courage and determination.

The Long Road

Children's Books

Activities, Crafts & Games

Pearson Education Limited

Linux's unparalleled functionality and adaptability have made it the main alternative to Unix and Microsoft Windows operating systems. And with good reason. System administrators realize that this robust alternative can greatly improve their operating system's reliability and save them money, too. Linux systems are even less vulnerable to attacks by computer viruses and worms. Not surprisingly, businesses, government agencies, schools, and a wealth of other institutions are all looking to Linux to replace the Windows desktop for these same benefits.Linux in a Windows World takes an in-depth look at exactly how Linux can be brought into an organization that's currently based on Microsoft Windows systems. Featuring a litany of insider tips and techniques, Linux in a Windows World dispenses all the practical advice you need to migrate to this revolutionary open source software.Author Roderick W. Smith, himself a renowned system administrator and Linux convert, understands that the skills required to install, deploy, and maintain Linux are not easy to find. That's why he has tapped the absolute best source of information available: the Linux server experts who have made it their life's work to build and manage the Linux system.The latest in O'Reilly's line of bestselling Linux titles, Linux in a Windows World is an invaluable companion for any system administrator interested in integrating Linux into their Windows environment.

Linux in a Windows World: Leverage Linux to Make Windows More Secure, Responsive & Affordable

O'Reilly Media

Discusses how to network a cluster of Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX machines with Linux at the core and provide networked machines Internet capabilities. Softcover. CD-ROM included.

Linux: Networking for Your Office

Sams.

Linux Hardware Handbook shows you how to make purchasing and installation decisions concerning hardware for Linux computers. Don't wade through scattered documentation to determine what products work and what products don't--this book provides general guidance and information on what will help you and what to avoid. This book helps you gain a greater understanding of the issues surrounding Linux and make more informed purchase decisions. Get the knowledge you need to decide whether to even attempt installing Linux on a given computer. Topics covered include core systems, storage disks, input/output devices, notebooks, and audio/video cards.

Linux Hardware Handbook (Sams White Book Series)

Operating Systems

Here's the book you need to prepare for CompTIA's updated Linux+ exam, #XK0-002. This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the reputation as the leading publisher for certification self-study guides, this book provides: 
<ul>
<li>Clear and concise information on setting up and administering a Linux system</li> <li>Practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience</li> <li>Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a Windows- and Linux-compatible testing engine and electronic flashcards</li> </ul>
You'll also find authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including: <ul>
<li>Determining hardware requirements</li> <li>Configuring client network services</li> <li>Managing storage devices and file systems</li> <li>Establishing security requirements</li> <li>Monitoring and troubleshooting problems</li> <li>Creating procedures and documentation</li> </ul>
Look to Sybex for the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's competitive IT marketplace. This book has been reviewed and approved as CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC). Students derive a number of important study advantages with CAQC materials, including coverage of all exam objectives, implementation of important instructional design principles, and instructional reviews that help students assess their learning comprehension and readiness for the exam.

Linux+ Study Guide, 3rd Edition (XKO-002)

wiley

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