TimeSys Linux Install HOWTO
This document is a quick-start guide for installing TimeSys Linux on a typical desktop workstation.
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Linux IP Masquerade HOWTO
This document describes how to enable the Linux IP Masquerade feature on a given Linux host. IP Masquerade is a form of Network Address Translation or NAT which NAT allows internally connected computers that do not have one or more registered Internet IP addresses to communicate to the Internet via the Linux server's Internet IP address.
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Advanced Topics in Shell Scripting
This article focuses on more advanced topics in shell scripting including a number of common utilities which can help you write more versatile shell scripts.
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Emulating Networks Using User-Mode Linux
In this article, I'll describe how to use User-Mode Linux (UML) to model a network. UML is a Linux kernel capable of running on Linux. It offers networking, access to the host filesystem, jail, and honeypot features. Using virtual switches, you can combine several hosts to form a network. To use UML, you just need a Linux filesystem that the UML kernel can boot. I will also show how to use UML to emulate a testbed for a VPN solution.
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Linux Kernel Process Management
This chapter looks at the famed operating system abstraction of the process. Topics covered include the generalities of the process, why it is important, and the relationship between processes and threads. Specifically, this chapter covers how Linux stores and represents processes.
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Linux Kernel Hardening
This paper explores two approaches to hardening the standard Linux kernel: address space (memory) protection and advanced access control.
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Managing Linux Security Effectively in 2004
This article examines the process of proper Linux security management in 2004. First, a system should be hardened and patched. Next, a security routine should be established to ensure that all new vulnerabilities are addressed. Linux security should be treated as an evolving process.
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Best Practices guide for securing the Linux Workstation
The focus of this document is distinctively on workstations: those located in a corporate environment, those situated at the house, and the myriad of situations that fall somewhere in-between.
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Real World Linux Security: Bob Toxen's Perspective
In this interview, Bob introduces his new book, discusses the "seven deadly sins" of Linux security, and outlines the benefits of the open source software model. He also points out the pitfalls that many system administrators fall into and how to avoid them.
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Linux 2.4: Next Generation Kernel Security
This document outlines the kernel security improvements that have been made in the 2.4 kernel. A number of significant improvements including cryptography and access control make 2.4 a serious contender for secure corporate environments as well as private virtual networking.
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