August 2026
Intermediate to advanced
512 pages
2h 37m
English
Overview
Sharpen your networking and security skills by learning common and advanced Linux configurations, tools, and services
Key Features
- Solve critical networking problems using real-world examples
- Configure common networking services step by step in an enterprise environment
- Build infrastructure with defense against common attacks in mind
- Support and defend your network infrastructure with Linux
- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
With Linux gaining popularity, more network services are being deployed on it due to its cost-effectiveness and flexibility. If you are a networking professional or an infrastructure engineer involved with networks, in-depth knowledge of Linux networking is paramount.
Linux for Networking Professionals, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide to building a strong foundation of Linux networking concepts. From basic Linux network configurations to major distributions and picking the right distro for your specific needs – this book covers it all.
As you progress through the chapters, you’ll also find insights into diagnosing network issues, setting up robust firewall protection, and using Linux as a host for network services. The book takes you through a wide range of network services, explains why they're important, and how to configure them in an enterprise environment. With real-world examples, you'll learn how to securely configure various services and safeguard them against common attacks.
As you advance to the final chapters, you’ll be well on your way towards building the foundation for an all-Linux data center. By the end of this book, you'll be able to not only configure common Linux network services confidently, but also use tried-and-tested methodologies for future Linux installations.
What you will learn
- Use Linux as a troubleshooting and diagnostics platform
- Explore Linux-based network services
- Configure Linux firewall and set it up for network services
- Deploy and configure DNS, IPS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) services securely
- Configure Linux for load balancing, authentication, and authorization services
- Leverage Linux as a logging platform for network monitoring
- Implement Honeypot solutions to detect and foil attacks
- Use virtualization in Linux to support network operations and services
Who this book is for
This book is for IT and Windows professionals and admins looking for guidance in managing Linux-based networks. It will help you build a solid foundation of how to securely configure and operate Linux networks in a corporate IT environment. Basic knowledge of networking is necessary to get started with this book.
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