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Guide to Operating Systems Security [Paperback]

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ISBN-10: 0619160403 | ISBN-13: 978-0619160401 | Publication Date: November 19, 2003 | Edition: 1

Guide to Operating Systems Security is designed to expand networking student's basic network and operating system skills to include planning, implementation, and auditing of a system's security. This text covers a variety of operating systems, including a Windows client operating system, Windows server operating system, Linux, Novell NetWare, and Mac OS. Each chapter offers extensive learning aids including review questions, hands-on projects, and case studies that reinforce concepts and help student apply them to real world applications.

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Paperback: 650 pages
Publisher: Course Technology; 1 edition (November 19, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0619160403
ISBN-13: 978-0619160401
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Really, it is a good book in OS Security but it needs update from the author on New OS like Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and the new security technologies.

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