Linux for Networking Professionals

Securely configure and operate Linux network services for the enterprise

By: Rob VandenBrink

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eText | 11 November 2021 | Edition Number 1

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Get to grips with the most common as well as complex Linux networking configurations, tools, and services to enhance your professional skills

Key Features

Take your Linux networking skills and competency to the next level
Learn how to solve critical networking problems using real-world examples
Configure common networking services step by step in an enterprise environment

Book Description

As Linux continues to gain prominence, there is a rise in network services being deployed on Linux for cost and flexibility reasons. If you are a networking professional or an infrastructure engineer involved with networks, extensive knowledge of Linux networking is a must.

This book will guide you in building a strong foundation of Linux networking concepts. The book begins by covering various major distributions, how to pick the right distro, and basic Linux network configurations. It then moves on to Linux network diagnostics, setting up a Linux firewall, and using Linux as a host for network services. As you advance to the final chapters, the book will help you transform your Linux workstation into a complete server. You'll discover a wide range of network services, why they're important, and how to configure them in an enterprise environment.

By the end of this Linux book, you'll be able to not only configure common Linux network services confidently but also implement a tried-and-tested methodology for future Linux installations.

What you will learn

Use Linux as a troubleshooting and diagnostics platform
Explore Linux-based network services
Configure a Linux firewall and set it up for network services
Securely deploy and configure DNS and DHCP services
Configure Linux for load balancing, authentication, and authorization services
Use Linux as a logging platform for network monitoring
Deploy and configure Intrusion Prevention Services (IPS)
Set up Honeypot solutions to detect attacks

Who This Book Is For

This book is for IT and Windows professionals and admins who want guidance in managing Linux-based networks. Basic knowledge of networking is necessary to get started with this book.