Networking Unix (UNIX library) [Paperback]

Salim Douba (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1995 | Series: UNIX library

For network consultants, technicians, and administrators this text documents the features behind UNIX networking, all the way down to planning the network and TCP/IP.

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Amazon.com Review

This is the book you need if you're planning to build a Unix server on your intranet or, especially, on the Internet. Networking Unix spends a minimal amount of time talking about network generalities. Instead, the book plunges right into the mechanics of setting up a Unix machine for operation on a network.

You'll find fine explanations of setting up a Domain Name System (DNS) server, configuring a Network Information Service (NIS), establishing a Network File System (NFS), and using remote management utilities. There's also useful information about using a Reverse Address Resolution Server (RARP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), coverage of how Unix boxes deal with dialup protocols, and quite a bit more.

When used in conjunction with a general Unix reference, Unix Networking will help you get your big iron connected to the world.

From the Publisher

To survive in today's competitive world, network consultants, technicians, and administrators must understand the ins and outs and whys and hows behind UNIX networking, as well as how to plan the network and TCP/IP. - Covers the theory, design, implementation, and maintenance behind UNIX networking

- Includes undocumented tricks and workarounds to common UNIX networking problems

- Find out how to effectively use connnectivity devices, integrate hybrid networks, enrich the user's repertoire of the TCP/IP UNIX command set, and more

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Hw Sams, Us; 1st edition (August 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672305844
• ISBN-13: 978-0672305849
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,671,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for beginners to intermediate users, March 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Networking Unix (UNIX library) (Paperback)

This is an excellent reference for beginners through intermediate level, the information is presented in a logical progression in clear, concise language. A BIG plus is that all pertinant RFCs are referenced, so the reader can go directly to the source for in depth explanations on a particular topic. All the fundamentals are covered (Ethernet, TCP/IP, NIS, NFS). I bought this book several years ago when I first began exploring the UNIX network environment, and I still refer to it often as an intermediate level user. If you are a beginner and are curious about the workings of the UNIX networking environment, then you'll love this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If it were a song, I'd give it a Grammy!!!, March 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Networking Unix (UNIX library) (Paperback)

As an intermediate to accomplished unix user, I found this book to be by far the best book on unix networking. Newcomers to networking will discover a pearl of great price. The author is truly an expert in the subject matter, and presents it in a clear and understandable fashion. The diagrams in the earlier chapters are priceless in solidifying understanding of TCP/IP stack, other protocols, and how they function in a network. Having built this foundation, the author adds to it in the 2nd half of the book by discussing networking in a Unix environment. He does a superb job (down to which files you need to configure, and how) on implementing DNS, NIS, NFS, and Remote Utiliies. This book is a constant reference and teaching source for me. Execellent book, well written, It's music to my ears, thus I gave it a GRAMMY!

4.0 out of 5 stars Lacks the detail to make it the "go to" guide., March 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Networking Unix (UNIX library) (Paperback)

This is a good reference for those looking for a "how to" guide on basic networking. If you want to become a "guru", this book is not for you.