(FWD) Re: [seul-edu] need detailed network advice

[Roger R Dingledine <arma@mit.edu>]

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Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2000 22:50:28 -0700
From: zeruch <mrzenn@precog.com>
To: seul-edu@seul.org
Subject: Re: [seul-edu] need detailed network advice

I cannot think of a single book that would cover all these with an
in-depth focus on each, but I canb recommend the following:

1. Running Linux from O'Reilly (which I have a few floating around.  I
can send you one) A very good generalist book that covers most areas
with a reasonable amount of attention (read: not exhaustive, but beyond
the cursory)

2. Practical Linux from Que. The successor to the 'Using Linux'book,
this one has 3 of its 6 authors fom VA, and they have all confirmed what
I wanted to know...all of the examples in the book actually work when
applied [ceteris paribum] ;) 
The previous book was well known for errors in the examples.

3. Linux Firewalls from New Riders apparently is very good, but I have
never looked it over, so I cannot lay any blessing upon it...

4. A good 'save-your-ass' book that I've been perusing as of late is The
Linux Problem Solver' from No Starch Press. Considering how small the
publisher is, I am impressed with the quality of the book, from the
writing and editing of content to the layout and presentation.

My 2 escudos,

z

BTW, as a former SUN guy, NIS is evil, and NIS+ is evil+
Its about as pleasant as diaper rash.

Dave Prentice wrote:
> 
> To divert from the discussion about trade shows:
>     Can someone please recommend a very detailed book or set of instructions
> for setting up various server functions? After a year of asking, I finally
> got an Internet connection in my classroom today. As of now I have a 486
> file server and 6 slow Pentiums networked, each of which has its own /home
> directory. I want to centralize the system more, but need step-by-step
> instructions on:
> 1. How to set up NIS so I don't have to enter each user on each machine;
> 2. How to set up one machine with 2 NIC's as a gateway for all the others to
> be able to access the Internet without losing contact with each other (it
> doesn't have to be a real secure gateway, because the school district
> already has 2 firewalls);
> 3. How to add more network printers. (Rick, I couldn't get to the machines
> today to get those printcap files -- will get back to you Tues.)
> 4. How to set up old 486's as Xterms.
> 
> Though I've seen files and threads that give bits and pieces of info, they
> all assume more knowledge than I have. For instance, I don't know how to
> recompile a kernel. I am looking for a single source that will give me every
> detail I need. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Dave Prentice
> prentice@instruction.com

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