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ResourcesrackAID BlogBook ReviewsReview: Moving from Windows to LinuxMany of us work with Linux on our servers everyday but have yet to move away from Microsoft products at home. Why? Who can say? We all have our reasons, but to be honest most of mine are getting harder and harder to justify. I have been tempted for some... February 2, 2006 1:21 PMReview: The Unix/Linux Survival GuideThe Unix/Linux Survival Guide may not help you survive but it does provide a few pointers. The book's goal is to assist system administrators in everything from inheriting legacy systems to backup strategies to security. One nice point of the book is the number of script examples and pragmatic advice.... January 1, 2006 12:37 PMReview: Blackberry Hacks: Tips and Tools for Your Mobile OfficeIf you work in IT or are a technophile, you likely have a PDA-Phone or a Blackberry strapped to your hip. If you run a business where rapid responses to email, checking a helpdesk, or using SSH/Telnet is essential, then a RIM Blackberry or similar PDA may be for you.... November 8, 2005 4:50 PMReview: SSH, The Secure Shell: The Definitive GuideLooking for a crash course in SSH? SSH, The Secure Shell is a good place to start. Administrators and end users alike will find this a helpful guide to learning the ins and outs of SSH. You'll find step-by-step instructions on how to install, configure and use SSH. SSH,... October 7, 2005 11:29 AMReview: Stealing the Network: How to Own an IdentityI had not read either of the first two books in this series -- Stealing the Network: How to Own the Box or Stealing the Network: How to Own a Continent. Based on the promos, the list of ten authors and editors, and the publisher (Syngress-O'Reilly - "an independent publisher... September 6, 2005 4:30 PMReview: Learning the bash ShellNeed a good introduction to the shell environment and scripting? Learning the bash Shell is a great place to start. Written for the novice, this book offers a straightforward style that starts out slowly and does not overwhelm you. Chapters all include helpful code examples and tables of commands... August 5, 2005 11:56 AMReview: Linux in a NutshellUnless you are a seasoned Linux guru who never forgets anything, then you should buy Linux in a Nutshell. This is quite possibly one of the most essential books for anyone working with Linux. If you are like me, reading documentation online can be tedious and having a handy reference... July 4, 2005 2:41 PMReview: Intrusion Prevention and Active ResponseIntrusion Prevention and Active Response (IPAR) is a welcome departure from many books covering intrusion prevention and detection. The authors clearly distinguish between intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS), a distinction often conflated in media, training manuals and other educational material. The level of presentation is well... June 3, 2005 2:35 PMReview: SELinux NSA's Open Source Security Enhanced LinuxPersonally, I prefer books to focus either on concepts or on detailed implementation instructions not both. For complex topics like SELinux, you typically cannot fit the conceptual and pragmatic within one book. McCarty's SELINUX is no exception. SELINUX provides an excellent overview of concepts but struggles with policy implementation... May 2, 2005 2:41 PMReview: Linux Server SecurityGreat Reference for New Server Admins! I highly recommend this book to anyone who is involved with securing Internet servers. The book strikes a nice balance between theoretical background and implementation examples. Though certainly not all encompassing, the book touches on several key elements of server security, including DNS, Email,... April 1, 2005 2:37 PM |
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