Unix System Administrator's Companion

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 356 pages
• Published by: John Wiley & Sons February 1996
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0471111449
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471111443
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

The publisher, John Wiley & Sons
A comprehensive guide covering all versions of UNIX including System V.4, Berkeley, AIX and SCO. Contains a valuable reference on dynamic disk management and explains the requirements and installation of X Windows clients and servers. Start up and shut down, the kernal, file system, backup and restore, user communication, terminal and peripheral administration, audits, troubleshooting and physical and network security are among the topics discussed.

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Imagine having a trustworthy, loyal, and dependable UNIX(r) expert on call 24 hours a day.



This book is the next best thing.



One of the hardest things about managing a UNIX-based business computing system is that UNIX lacks the mainframe-oriented controls found in other operating systems. But, as Michael Ault clearly demonstrates in this valuable guide, there are a number of hidden features and easy-to-perform techniques that can make UNIX system management simpler than you ever imagined.



UNIX System Administrator's Companion provides IT managers with expert advice and guidance on virtually every aspect of UNIX systems administration, security management, tuning, and troubleshooting. An invaluable resource for newcomers and seasoned UNIX administrators alike, it features careful, step-by-step coverage of: Setup and configuration File and user management Communications Terminals and peripherals System security management Auditing and tuning Basic and advanced topics.



Packed with tips, techniques, and expert guidance, UNIX System Administrator's Companion is the next best thing to having a reliable, faithful, and dedicated UNIX expert on call 24 hours a day.



Covers all major versions of UNIX

Reader Reviews
A good book to cover the basics and intermediate stuff about being a Unix admin. It covers adding users to the system, backingup and restoring, security, X-Windows, printer queues, keeping your eye on disk space and job management. It gets into some Kernal tweaking, startup/shutdown scripts (for AIX, System V, BSD), diskless booting, and entire chapter on the file system, backup and restores, users admin, sendmail, terminals, system auditing and tuning. Comment | | (Report this)