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Linux Bible

Linux Bible

By : Christopher Negus
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Linux Bible

Linux Bible

By: Christopher Negus

Overview of this book

Linux Bible, 9th Edition is the ultimate hands-on Linux user guide, whether you’re a true beginner or a more advanced user navigating recent changes. This updated ninth edition covers the latest versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (RHEL 7), Fedora 21, and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, and includes new information on cloud computing and development with guidance on Openstack and Cloudforms. With a focus on RHEL 7, this practical guide gets you up to speed quickly on the new enhancements for enterprise-quality file systems, the new boot process and services management, firewall, and the GNOME 3 desktop. Written by a Red Hat expert, this book provides clear explanations and step-by-step instructions that demystify Linux and bring the new features seamlessly into your workflow. This useful guide assumes a base of little or no Linux knowledge and takes you step-by-step through what you need to know to get the job done.
Table of Contents (12 chapters)
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GNU General Public License
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End User License Agreement

Chapter 22
Understanding Basic Linux Security

Understanding security is a crucial part of Linux system administration. No longer are a username and simple password sufficient for protecting your server. The number and variety of computer attacks escalate every day, and the need to improve computer security continues to grow with them.

Your first step is to gather knowledge of basic security procedures and principles. With this information, you can begin the process of locking down and securing your Linux servers. Also, you can learn how to stay informed of daily new threats and the new ways to continue protecting your organization's valuable information assets.

Understanding Security Basics

Securing your Linux systems must be done in several layers. It begins by physically securing the computers Linux runs on and proceeds through using good basic techniques for properly defining...

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