This Linux book is a great instruction manual for creating Linux- based servers on networked, PC-Unix, and other hardware platforms. It includes well-diagrammed and documented explanations of everything from basic Linux knowledge and how to install and set up Linux as an intranet file server, to managing Linux operations and security.

This book covers the Linux basics, installation, and operation; including network essentials, using an Ethernet, directories, permissions, and registration of users.
It explains the basics of using Linux from both Windows and Macintosh, and proceeds into using Linux as a file server for both platforms.

• Visually describes how to build a small-scale LAN using Linux as the server OS.
  
• Presents highly technical material in a unique way by using numerous illustrations and screen shots to make the information easy to understand and learn.
  
• Uses a step-by-step approach and a two-color layout to emphasize important aspects of each task.
  
• This book takes the reader through the entire process of setting up and supporting a functional Linux Intranet Server from beginning to end.