If you run a small business or organization or just a home network, then Linux is the network solution for you--a robust, multifunctional platform with a wealth of software…and a very attractive price. But where to start? Red Hat Linux 6 in Small Business is your road map to this revolutionary open source operating system--a savvy guide that shows you step-by-step how to put Linux to work in your business. Even better, you get a complete Linux distribution and lots more on the companion CD-ROMs--everything you need to get up and running right away. Whether you choose Linux for workstations, file-and-print servers, Web servers, databases, gateways, or firewalls, this unique book-and-software package is your guide to easy Linux implementation--and proven small business solutions.
Working Linux Solutions for Small Business Challenges:
- Install and configure Linux with step-by-step instructions
- Get help from recommended resources--including the Linux Documentation Project
- Administer and troubleshoot your server with tips for managing users
- Share files and printers with Samba
- Connect to the Internet with PPP connections
- Create and monitor a firewall for security
- Set up an e-mail server and Intranet Web server
- Word process, create spreadsheets, and make presentations with Applix Ware's full-featured desktop office suite
- Back up Linux and Windows computers across your network to a central location with the Arkeia automated backup software
Part1 Building and Using a Basic Linux Computer
Part2 Managing your Linux Network
Part3 Connecting your Network to the Internet
Part4 Getting Work Done