Guide to UNIX Administration

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 568 pages
• Published by: Course Technology
• Edition: 1st Edition April 18, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0619130415
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0619130411
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.5 inches
• Weighs: 1.6 pounds

Product Description
Guide to UNIX Administration provides a solid foundation on which to build your knowledge of the UNIX operating system. This text begins with an overview of UNIX, detailed installation instructions and a discussion of the file system types. Next, it covers file and directory security, and system administration before progressing to more advanced topics such as the Shell Environment, package and Logfile Management, and Archiving User Data.

Book Info
Guide uses examples, questions, and practical exercises to provide the information necessary to understand the basics of the UNIX operating system and its major flavors: HP-UX, Solaris, and SCO UnixWare. Helps prepare users for the SCO CSA exam. Geared towards systems administrators and program developers for UNIX systems. Can also be used as a text in a classroom setting. Softcover.

Reader Reviews
I went through this book quickly since I am already familiar to UNIX. All majors commands were stated in the book. Chapters are well-structured and the exercises at the end of the chapters will reinforce what you learned in the chapters. Overall, I recommend this book. It could be used as starting point for someone new to UNIX environment.