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• Linux for Window systems administrators, Part 1: Managing and monitoring the extended file system

  Learn how to apply your Windows administration knowledge to Linux in this new series. Everything starts with looking at tools and techniques to manage and monitor Linux file systems.

• Tune your Samba server for faster performance

  Speed up your networking and get the most out of your Samba server with the tips and techniques in this article. And if you're preparing for the specialty Linux Professional Institute Certification exam LPI-302 for systems administrators, this article concludes our self-help series. Good luck!

• Strengthen security for your Samba server

  Get a handle on mixed-platform security in this latest installment of our popular series for Linux systems administrators. Learn how to configure access to and from a Samba server at the firewall, and how to troubleshoot firewall problems with your Samba server.

• Firewall uptime and security with iptables

  Iptables is the standard Linux firewall application. It is easy to configure and maintain while powerful enough to provide the control expected from a high-end appliance. Learn how to get started with iptables, recover from common issues, and simulate a small-office usage scenario.

• Evolution of shells in Linux

  To really take advantage of Linux, you need to crack the Linux shell and enter the command line. Learn about the available shells from Bash and Korn to C shell and some of the more exotic and strange shells. Discover which shell is right for you.

• Manage Linux file system and share/service permissions

  In this latest installment of our series on using Linux in mixed-platform environments, learn how Samba interacts with the Linux file system and how to manage permissions.