[ossig] IOSN and UNDP-APDIP Release Publication on Free/Open Source Software Network Infrastructure and Security

[Khairil Yusof]

Sorry for this, here it is in plain text (always works best):


     http://www.iosn.net/publications/network/foss-network-primer/

                 http://www.apdip.net/news/fossnetwork


Working via information networks such as the Internet, intranet and LANs
has increased the possibilities of communicating with a wide range of
individuals and communities across long distances. The free and open
source software (FOSS) movement is both shaped by network information
environments, in particular the Internet, and it has, at the same time,
influenced these networks significantly. 

Although there are numerous benefits from being locally and globally
networked there are also a number of critical factors involved in
networking. Being able to respond to these risks demands a high level of
network design and maintenance, making developing countries particularly
vulnerable to these risks. Due to its high degree of flexibility, FOSS
provides a cost saving and excellent platform for responding to these
critical factors.

This e-primer, with a foreword by Robert Shaw of the International
Telecommunication Union, introduces readers to the network concepts and
architectures, and the major networking functions with FOSS. It also
discusses network security functions with FOSS, including security best
practices and ‘to-do's’.

The e-primer also contains useful tips on network planning, design and
development, which will help to diagnose and solve problems that occur
while running a network. This is especially helpful for network managers
who are thinking about setting up or have already have set up a network
using FOSS.

This publication is part of the International Open Source Network's Free/Open Source Software e-Primer Series. Other titles include:
 
- FOSS: A General Introduction
- FOSS: Education
- FOSS: Government Policy
- FOSS: Localization
- FOSS: Open Standards
- FOSS: Licensing
 
Online versions of all FOSS e-Primers are available for free download at http://www.iosn.net/foss-primers