The Internet/Intranet revolution has created a renewed interest in Linux networking and Web servers. This handy kit provides Linux-compatible Web tools and outlines how to implement them to create a secure and stable Web server on a Linux network. The book includes day-to-day Web server administration--plus all the software one needs on the CD-ROM.

The first book that shows how to harness the full power of open-source tools to build a free J2EE development platform without using any commercial products Tools covered include Apache Tomcat, Struts, Jetspeed, MySQL, Joram, and jBoss Shows developers how to integrate all of the most popular open-source tools into a single, integrated platform Companion Web site provides source code plus a fully working example of the development platform created in the book

This book will teach people how to migrate systems from Windows to Linux. It provides migration process planning, automated migration scripts, anti-virus / anti-spam solutions, and specific migration and deployment details for all relevant technologies. IT professionals who wish to maximize the value of their Windows to Linux migration services will find this book valuable. The book will help them fine-tune their migration services to make them more efficient, thorough, feature-enhanced, and cost-effective by utilizing migration scripts and best practices gleaned from the author's many years of real-world migrations in large and small companies.* The book and fully functioning scripts on the CD-ROM work for migrations from Windows NT or Windows 2000 to any Linux distribution. * David Allen has done over 25,000 user migrations from Windows to Linux. * Microsoft will stop supporting Windows NT in December 2004 forcing over 2 million enterprise customers to migrate from Windows NT to a new sever operating system. Both IBM and Dell are offering enterprise servers running Linux which will allow customers to realize a 50% reduction in TCO. In 2003 Linux servers represented the largest growth segment in the Server market, and all the major research groups indicate this trend will continue through t least 2007.

Ever wished you could spy on your computer with a handy incantation or bewitch your programs to debug themselves - now you can by becoming a Linux wizard! Okay, reading these zines won't actually make you a wizard, but you'll sure feel like one after you learn some neat Linux tricks. With this collected edition of Julia Evans's wildly popular Linux zines, you'll view programming in a way you never have before - now on fancier paper!

Publisher: C. Nugent Publication date: 1896 Subjects: Judges Biography

Penetration testing a network requires a delicate balance of art and science. A penetration tester must be creative enough to think outside of the box to determine the best attack vector into his own network, and also be expert in using the literally hundreds of tools required to execute the plan. This second volume adds over 300 new pentesting applications included with BackTrack 2 to the pen tester's toolkit. It includes the latest information on Snort, Nessus, Wireshark, Metasploit, Kismet and all of the other major Open Source platforms.•Perform Network ReconnaissanceMaster the objectives, methodology, and tools of the least understood aspect of a penetration test.•Demystify Enumeration and ScanningIdentify the purpose and type of the target systems, obtain specific information about the versions of the services that are running on the systems, and list the targets and services.•Hack Database ServicesUnderstand and identify common database service vulnerabilities, discover database services, attack database authentication mechanisms, analyze the contents of the database, and use the database to obtain access to the host operating system.•Test Web Servers and ApplicationsCompromise the Web server due to vulnerabilities on the server daemon itself, its unhardened state, or vulnerabilities within the Web applications.•Test Wireless Networks and DevicesUnderstand WLAN vulnerabilities, attack WLAN encryption, master information gathering tools, and deploy exploitation tools.•Examine Vulnerabilities on Network Routers and SwitchesUse Traceroute, Nmap, ike-scan, Cisco Torch, Finger, Nessus, onesixtyone, Hydra, Ettercap, and more to attack your network devices.•Customize BackTrack 2Torque BackTrack 2 for your specialized needs through module management, unique hard drive installations, and USB installations.•Perform Forensic Discovery and Analysis with BackTrack 2Use BackTrack in the field for forensic analysis, image acquisition, and file carving.•Build Your Own PenTesting LabEverything you need to build your own fully functional attack lab.