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• 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.

• Connect Windows clients to a Samba server

  Learn how to use the features of Windows clients that let you connect to a Samba server, and get to know the Samba commands on Linux that can help you debug problems that can occur.

• Integrate a Linux server with Microsoft Active Directory

  If you're running Linux in a mixed-platform environment with Windows clients and servers, you'll need to be able to communicate with Microsoft Active Directory. Our continuing Linux 302 series shows you what you need to do.