Linux for Networking Professionals

Name: Linux for Networking Professionals
Brand: Packt Publishing
Price: 49.99 AUD
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Strengthen your networking and security efforts with Linux

By: Rob VandenBrink

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eBook | 4 July 2025

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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.