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Linux System Administration: A User's Guide
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by Marcel Gagné
Sales Rank: 619828
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Discount: 32 %
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Paperback: 560 pages
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional September 28, 2001
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0201719347
ISBN-13: 978-0201719345
Product Dimensions:
9.1 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
Book Info
Comprehensive, hands-on guide to Linux system administration provides you with the deeper understanding of the inner workings of Linux and pragmatic techniques you need to become an outstanding Linux system administrator, whether you are a career administrator in a corporate environment or simply administering your home system. Softcover.
Back Cover Copy
"Gagne is clearly an insider in the Linux community, familiar with both the technical details and the culture, which sets this book apart from others in the field."
--Joseph Sloan, Lead System Administrator, Mirai Consulting
This comprehensive, hands-on guide to Linux system administration provides you with the deeper understanding of the inner workings of Linux and the pragmatic techniques you need to become an outstanding Linux system administrator--whether you are a career administrator in a corporate environment or simply administering your home system.
Written both for those who are new to Linux and those who are already proficient and wish to hone their skills, Linux System Administration starts with the basics and builds up to more sophisticated material.
You will find complete coverage of all major system administration topics: - Linux versus UNIX
- Installation tips and tricks
- Working effectively with the Linux command line
- Organizing and working with system users
- Disks, file systems, backup, and restore
- The inner workings of X and the graphical desktop
- Configuring and using scanners, CD-Recordables, and other devices
- Internet connectivity
- Finding, building, and installing software
- Kernel building and renovation
- Scripting and automation
- Network administration, electronic mail, and Web services
- Integrating Windows with Linux
- System logs and accounting
- Security and firewalls
- Performance monitoring and tuning
Using standard Linux tools (PostgreSQL, Apache, Perl, and more) this book will help you deploy a feature-rich corporate intranet featuring online discussion groups, bulletin boards, a company phone directory, and a document center. You will also learn everything you need to know to install a complete electronic mail and Internet gateway solution for your home or office on a single, shared connection. In addition, numerous anecdotes from the trenches, examples of techniques to try, and plenty of experience-based advice bring important concepts to life.
Written with good humor and enthusiasm for the profession of system administration, as well as a deep appreciation for the power and flexibility of Linux, Linux System Administration will teach you the tricks of the trade, guide your efforts, and serve as a definitive and comprehensive reference.
0201719347B09242001
Customer Reviews & Comments
... Simply put, this book is probably one of the best choices for a new user to Linux who has computer experience, and possibly previous UNIX experience. I'm not sure how it would be as a beginner's book because I wasn't a beginner, but I think it would work well as a second book certainly. Even for a beginner, most of the important parts of Linux are focused on. The emphasis is on the basic areas that are important for the average user, or a small business system's administrator. Topics include the file systems, how to do backups, how to set-up hardware (including my personal bugaboo - printers), how to manage users, some good security information, how to use the various GUIs, how to automate tasks, how to get started with programming, etc. Areas like Apache, sendmail and nameservers are covered enough to get started with them, which is probably enough for the average user. One of the strengths is that the book points out ways to use the command prompt and then at least two other (usually) ways to do the same thing with the two most popular windowing systems Gnome and KDE. Another strength is that the book expects you to try things. A topic is introduced, some basic ways to do things are shown and then usually at least one or two more advanced topics, followed by encouragement to explore. There is no CD included, but numerous http links are given throughout. This book is the one I open first when I have a question that needs answering and should be in most Linux bookshelves. It's easy to read, with some humor sprinkled throughout. The author assumes you're intelligent, which is greatly appreciated. Most of all, the book teaches ways for the home user or small business user to get the most out of their investment.
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