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Take the plunge with Linux 101 how-tos
Not too long ago, TechRepublic published a series of beginner-level downloads as a way to introduce newcomers to the Linux universe. You might want to start out small with something likeĀ "Linux 101: How to set up Linux on a personal computer." There are also guides to help you figure out...
Tags: General
Blog posts 2007-07-12
Linux 101: Making manpages work for you
They certainly work for me !!!Not long ago I approached the author of this article, known as Apotheon, to put my nose in the right direction to learn the CLI for Linux.He graciously obliged and it has been a big help to me.It makes learning fun and every time I...
Tags: Linux
Discussion threads 2006-08-15
Linux 101: Establish more effective security capabilities with OpenSSH
Linux 101: Establish more effective security capabilities with OpenSSHarticle rootSSH implementationThe downloadable version of this article is available here:http://downloads.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=240667What is your current choice for SSH implementation? How important is SSH to your organization?I've noticedmost distros tend to have ssh configured to allow root login and to forward xsession data by...
Tags: SSH, linux, apotheon, linux 101, chad perrin, Mark W. Kaelin, programming, OpenSSH, authentication, security
Discussion threads 2006-07-21
Download oddities
Just wondering if this is just me. Has any one else had issues trying to download articles from TR today? I have tried to grab a couple 101 articles and I am only geting a blank pop-up window.Has this happened to anyone else or is TR trying to tell me...
Tags: UNIX, Linux 101, Linux
Discussion threads 2006-07-11
Linux 101: Get control with these secure service management tools
Secure services under LinuxThe downloadable version of this article is available here:http://downloads.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=238786What services common to the Linux environment do you take the time to configure and manage for every new PC that gets attached to your network?Great article!I'd also like to add (even though this isn't a service):disable user stack...
Tags: Linux, GET CONTROL, Linux 101, security, chad perrin, Mark W. Kaelin, networking, software, tool, Service Management
Discussion threads 2006-07-10
Linux 101: Simplify your life with Linux package managers
Linux 101: Simplify your life with Linux package managersarticle rootLinux package managersThe downloadable version of this article is available here:http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-10877-6042158.htmlDo you use a package manager when installing Linux or do you prefer the command line interface?Good job JaquiI liked reading the downloaded article. Jaqui even managed to spell words correctly....
Tags: package manager, Debian, linux, distributions, linux 101, jaqui greenlees, Mark W. Kaelin, hardware, Gentoo, distro, Red Hat Inc., SuSE
Discussion threads 2006-02-22
Linux 101: Use ifconfig in Linux to configure your network
Linux tools: ifconfigThe downloadable version of this article is available here:http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-10877-6040929.htmlThe [i]ifconfig[/i] utility is just one of many useful Linux tools. What other Linux tools would you like to see explored on TechRepublic?Other Ethernet tools for discussion: mii-tool and ethtoolI mention mii-tool and ethtool because setting duplex, speed and autonegation...
Tags: cdrom, Linux tool, Linux, Linux Tools, network administration, linux 101, chad perrin, distro, tool, Mark W. Kaelin, hardware, network
Discussion threads 2006-02-17
Linux 101: Best practice for security integrity auditing and recovery
Security integrity auditThe downloadable version of the article is available here:http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-10877-6031007.htmlWhen was the last time you conducted an audit of your network systems? How certain are you of your security integrity?damn......I 'was' looking forward to an easy start to the weekend. I've got a lot of work to do after...
Tags: security
Discussion threads 2006-01-25
Linux 101 - Revisited
Just wanted to send out a note to all of the TechRepublic members interested in all things Linux. We've set up a Linux 101 Wiki page and I encourage you to check out and add to it when and where you can.The link is http://wiki.techrepublic.com/twiki/bin/view/Linux101/WebHome or click here. I have...
Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Linux 101
Blog posts 2006-01-17
Linux 101: An all inclusive and comprehensive list of available Linux services
Atypical Linux servicesThe downloadable version of this article is available here:http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-3513-6018189.htmlNot every available service in a Linux distribution is absolutely necessary. In fact, many services are not necessary at all, except in specific circumstances. What is the most unusual or atypical Linux service you have installed? Why?not reallyall inclusive, as...
Tags: configuration, jaqui, laptop computer, Linux, linux 101, Mark W. Kaelin, monitoring, programming, tool
Discussion threads 2006-01-04
Linux 101: Configuring and managing iptables to improve network security
Configuring the iptableThe downloadable version of this article is available here"http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-10877-5997053.htmlWhen you installed you last Linux distro, did you re-configure the iptables? Don't you think, after reading this document, that you should do that?
Tags: apotheon, Configuring, hardware, iptables, linux, Linux 101, Mark W. Kaelin, network, network security, security
Discussion threads 2005-12-15
Linux 101: How to set up Linux on a PC
Linux 101: How to set up Linux on a PCarticle rootLinux 101: A PrimerThe downloadable version of this article is available here:http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-10877-5982865.htmlWhat aspect of the Linux operating system would you like to see explored as part of TechRepublic's Linux 101 series?Samba and File AccessApparently I'm the only one who can't...
Tags: hardware, jaqui, Linux, linux 101, Mark W. Kaelin, password, PC
Discussion threads 2005-12-05
Linux Professional Report - May 2000
The monthly guide to Linux environments on www.techproguild.comFeatured Daily Drill DownThe Linux Database Server Demystification pt 1Executive SummariesBeginning with BASH, part 1: The basicsThe StarOffice font deuglification project, part 3: Implementing TrueType fonts for StarOfficeBuy Pogo or buy nothing!TechProGuild ColumnsA Voodoo3 card, Red Hat 6.1, and a little thing called...
Tags: StarOffice, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Jack Wallen, Jr., Linux, Red Hat Inc., Red Hat 6.1, Linux 101
Technical articles 2000-04-01

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Linux 101: Configuring and managing iptables for better network security
This document describes how important good iptables management is to tight security in a Linux networking environment. Strong network security is a something we all strive for no matter which operating system we are currently using. For Linux users, this means a firewall and the configuration of...
Tags: Security, Network, Network Security, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software
Download resources 2005-12-15
Linux 101: How to set up Linux on a personal computer
Installing Linux on a personal computer may not be as difficult as you think. This document explains how to install Linux on a PC, starting at the beginning: choosing a distribution. While many IT professionals are familiar with Linux and the installation process, just as many are...
Tags: TechRepublic Inc., PC, Series, Computer, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software
Download resources 2005-12-05
Take the plunge with Linux 101 how-tos
Suggested topic...I would like to see a 101 how to on setting up various wireless network cards in LinuxPreferably how to do it in various different distro's I spent hours getting it to work the first few times - and unless things have changed alot since I last tried it...
Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, jay.sanders@..., Linux
Discussion threads 2007-07-16
Linux 101: Use the ifconfig utility in Linux to configure your network
The ifconfig command line utility is used to get information about a Linux network interface configuration and to make changes to it. In a Linux environment, the ifconfig utility can be used either to simply get information about network interface configuration or to change configuration, depending on...
Tags: Network, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software
Download resources 2006-02-17
Linux 101: A comprehensive list of Linux services available for all distributions
This document lists the majority of services available for any distribution of Linux. The list includes a description of each service's purpose, and a comment regarding whether it is a required service. The number of available services in any Linux distribution can be a little overwhelming for...
Tags: Service, Linux, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software
Download resources 2006-01-04
Linux on the desktop: enthusiasm vs. angst
This morning I noticed two interesting perspectives on using Linux on the desktop. They were not interesting to me because they were unique, but because I have seen both perspectives played out dozens of times in the past. The first is the techie who has heard so much about Linux...
Tags: Desktop, Perspective, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Jason Hiner
Blog posts 2007-03-28
Real-Exams.net- SY0-101 Practice Test, SY0-101 Practice Exam (zip)
SY0-101 practice exam covers all the practice test objectives to pass SY0-101 Exam. It includes SY0-101 study guide, SY0-101 Braindumps, As well Audio exam, Realistic Practice Labs, and Interactive Testing Engine Exam. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
Tags: Exam, Real-Exams
Software downloads 2008-06-13
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