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The majority of computer users are familiar with BIOS options as long as they don't go further than selecting the main bootable device or ordering that priority list such as HDDs first, then optical drives, and so forth. In the past few years, however, another option has appeared there. It’s called Network Boot or the infamous PXE Boot. In this article we will give a brief overview of the basics of network booting.
Scalix: Linux Administrator`s Guide
Installing, configuring, and administering an e-mail and groupware server can be quite a tough job. Scalix is a remarkable open source server of this kind; it is based on HP OpenMail. Scalix can be used by beginners, but in terms of administration, it requires solid know-how. This book targets Linux administrators that intend to work with Scalix e-mail servers.
Network Administration with FreeBSD 7
We have all heard that the vast majority of computer users still associate working with UNIX-like operating systems with some kind of black art. Others know the basics, but are afraid to endeavor into areas that look tremendously advanced. Today we are going to review the book Network Administration with FreeBSD 7. It’s all about building, securing, and maintaining networks with the FreeBSD operating system.
Components of an Information Architecture
In this conclusion to a two-part article on the anatomy of an information architecture, we take a close look at its typical components. It is excerpted from chapter four of Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, Third Edition, written by Peter Morville and Louis Rosenfeld (O'Reilly, ISBN: 0596527349). Copyright © 2007 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
The Anatomy of an Information Architecture
If you've ever had trouble recognizing what an information architecture is, or building one for your web site, you've come to the right place. This article will set you on the right track. It is excerpted from chapter four of Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, Third Edition, written by Peter Morville and Louis Rosenfeld (O'Reilly, ISBN: 0596527349). Copyright © 2007 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
Configuring Load-Balanced Clusters
In this conclusion to a two-part series on load-balanced clusters, you'll learn how to configure the load balancer and test the system. This article is excerpted from chapter seven of Linux System Administration, written by Tom Adelstein and Bill Lubanovic (O'Reilly, 2007; ISBN: 0596009526). Copyright © 2007 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
Load-Balanced Clusters
If you want or need the power of a supercomputer but can't afford one, you might look into creating a computer cluster. If you're interested in this relatively inexpensive solution, this two-part article series gives you a good introduction. It is excerpted from chapter seven of Linux System Administration, written by Tom Adelstein and Bill Lubanovic (O'Reilly, 2007; ISBN: 0596009526). Copyright © 2007 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
UNIX Time Format Demystified
UNIX format timestamps have an extensive range of use. You will find out the main reasons that back up this claim, but for now, let’s say that it is because working with dates and times in the UNIX time format is easier and more resource efficient. In this article, our goal is to demystify the concept, learn the theory that lies behind it, and ultimately write algorithms and implementations that convert dates back and forth from the traditional ISO standard to UNIX format.
Making Changes in the CVS
In this conclusion to a three-part series on the Concurrent Versions System (CVS), you'll learn how to commit changes and add and remove files. This article is excerpted from chapter two of Essential CVS, Second Edition, written by Jennifer Vesperman (O'Reilly; ISBN: 0596527039). Copyright © 2007 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
Building Your First CVS Repository
In the second part of this three-part series covering the Concurrent Versions System (CVS), you will learn how to build your first repository. This article is excerpted from chapter two of Essential CVS, Second Edition, written by Jennifer Vesperman (O'Reilly; ISBN: 0596527039). Copyright © 2007 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
CVS Quickstart Guide
The Concurrent Versions System (CVS) is an open source tool that lets you manage versions of anything stored in files. If you're a software developer trying to manage different versions of the same code, you'll want to check out this three-part series. It is excerpted from chapter two of Essential CVS, Second Edition, written by Jennifer Vesperman (O'Reilly; ISBN: 0596527039). Copyright © 2007 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
Authorizing Users in Samba
In this conclusion to a four-part series that covers authentication and authorization in Samba, you will learn about group mapping, user privilege management, and more. This article is excerpted from chapter five of Using Samba, Third Edition, written by Gerald Carter, Jay Ts and Robert Eckstein (O'Reilly, 2007; ISBN: 0596007698). Copyright © 2007 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
Handling User Accounts in Samba
In this third part to a four-part series on handling authentication and authorization in Samba, you will learn about username maps, account utilities, and more. It is excerpted from chapter five of Using Samba, Third Edition, written by Gerald Carter, Jay Ts and Robert Eckstein (O'Reilly, 2007; ISBN: 0596007698). Copyright © 2007 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
Authentication in Samba
In this second part of a four-part series on handling authentication and authorization in Samba, you will learn about pluggable authentication modules, a challenge/response authentication algorithm developed by Microsoft, and more. This article is excerpted from chapter five of Using Samba, Third Edition, written by Gerald Carter, Jay Ts and Robert Eckstein (O'Reilly, 2007; ISBN: 0596007698). Copyright © 2007 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
Accounts, Authentication, and Authorization
Authentication and authorization are two of the most vital functions on a network; if they aren't working properly, nobody will be able to get anything done. This article, the first part in a four-part series, explains how to handle authentication and authorization in Samba. It is excerpted from chapter five of Using Samba, Third Edition, written by Gerald Carter, Jay Ts and Robert Eckstein (O'Reilly, 2007; ISBN: 0596007698). Copyright © 2007 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
Advanced Concepts on Dealing with Files and Filesystems in BSD
In this conclusion to a two-part article, we continue our discussion of BSD commands and filesystems. It is excerpted from chapter two of the book BSD Hacks, written by Dru Lavigne (O'Reilly, 2005; ISBN: 0596006799). Copyright © 2005 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
Dealing with Files and Filesystems
In this first of a two-part article, you will learn how to get the most out of certain BSD commands, as well as some useful ways to handle your filesystem. It is excerpted from chapter two of the book BSD Hacks, written by Dru Lavigne (O'Reilly, 2005; ISBN: 0596006799). Copyright © 2005 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
More Hacks for the User Environment in BSD
In this article, the third and last of a series, you'll learn how to customize a BSD environment for other users; maintain your chosen environment on multiple machines; and more. It is excerpted from chapter one of the book BSD Hacks, written by Dru Lavigne (O'Reilly, 2005; ISBN: 0596006799), Copyright © 2005 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media.
Personalizing the User Environment in BSD
In this second part of a three-part article, you'll learn a few more ways to personalize the user environment in BSD, such as adding some fun trivia, setting up a trash directory, and locking down your screen. It is excerpted from chapter one of the book BSD Hacks, written by Dru Lavigne (Copyright © 2005 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media; ISBN: 0596006799).
Customizing the User Environment in BSD
If you use an open source operating system, you probably have a few favorite hacks that you like to apply to make things run more smoothly. This article, the first of three parts, focuses on some good hacks for customizing the user environment. It is excerpted from chapter one of the book BSD Hacks, written by Dru Lavigne (Copyright © 2005 O'Reilly Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission from the publisher. Available from booksellers or direct from O'Reilly Media; ISBN: 0596006799).