This is your complete guide to the world's leading Linux distribution. Whether you depend on Linux as a server or desktop OS, "Mastering Red Hat Linux 9" gives you the practical information you need to install, configure, and administer the latest version of Red Hat's operating system to suit your specific computing needs. Clear, step-by-step instruction teaches you basic, intermediate, and advanced techniques, and the publisher's edition of "Red Hat Linux 9" - included on two CDs lets you get started right away. Coverage includes: installing Linux from multiple sources; automating Linux installation over a network; navigating the command line interface; administering users and groups; managing RPM packages; troubleshooting the boot process; recompiling a kernel; configuring the X Window; working with GNOME and KDE; using Red Hat GUI administrative tools; understanding basic TCP/IP networking; securing Linux firewalls; setting up secure remote access; installing and testing DNS, DHCP, CUPS, and sendmail; configuring and troubleshooting FTP, NFS, Samba, and Apache Online Bonus Chapters include: Linux Certification requirments (not yet available).