Solaris 2.x for Managers and Administrators [Paperback]

Curt Freeland (Author), Dwight McKay (Author), Kent Parkinson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1566901502 | ISBN-13: 978-1566901505 | Publication Date: November 1, 1997 | Edition: 2

Ideal for beginning Solaris systems administrators and managers with general UNIX knowledge, but little Sun systems administration experience, this book offers practical guidance on installation and maintenance of Solaris 2 systems in local area networks. Examples, many of which are derived from the authors' 40+ years of combined experience as systems administrators managing corporate-sized computer installations, are used throughout to explain important concepts. This no-nonsense approach to everyday tasks-from common system management problems and solutions, to coverage of local networks through connecting to the Internet and the World Wide Web- is further supported by

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About the Author

Director of Facilities for the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Notre Dame where he teaches senior administration and network management courses. Curt has contributed articles to publications including Advanced Systems(formerly SunWorld)

System manager for the Markey Center for Structural Biology at Purdue University with 12+ years of experience managing Sun systems and integrating them with a variety of other UNIX systems.

Principal of Parkinson and Associates, a UNIX systems consulting and training firm in West Lafayette, Indiana, and a former faculty member of Purdue University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 709 pages
• Publisher: OnWord Press; 2 edition (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566901502
• ISBN-13: 978-1566901505
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,699,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remember! This is a starter book..., February 1, 2000

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This review is from: Solaris 2.x for Managers and Administrators (Paperback)

Very well organized book. To-the-point and explains everything a "new" System Administrator would need. But, remember, this books skims the surface. It's not for intermediate or advanced users. I rate this book for the beginning user.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME BOOK!!!! (depends on what you need of course), February 11, 1999

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This review is from: Solaris 2.x for Managers and Administrators (Paperback)

I teach Solaris Administration (both 2.x and System 7). I have also worked with System 8 - alpha. Let me tell you, I recommend this book to my students who are beginner admin. Of course this book does not go into too much detail if you want to learn how to set up NIS+, or DNS, but the basics are covered.

It's a great intro book! I recommend it to all beginners, and new users of Solaris.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget the reader below... THIS BOOK IS AWESOME!, January 8, 1999

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This review is from: Solaris 2.x for Managers and Administrators (Paperback)

This book is GREAT for Solaris Sparc AND x86! The reader below must be on something to only rate it two stars. The book DOESN'T EXPLAIN what makes OpenWindows work (notice the title: Managers and Administrators), but the book uses the CDE environment from front to back!! IT'S AWESOME!! How can you NOT love this book?

I just bought Solaris 7 for $9.95 (comes with x86 and Sparc versions) from Sun's web site and needed something to teach me. I have absolutely no experience with Solaris (better now than never!). This book has been totally awesome in explaining everything I need to know to plan, install, and manage/administrate the Solaris environment. I just finished my MCSE and want to certify in Solaris. I was a die-hard Microsoft NT person for a looooooooong time, but I'm now realizing the world of Unix and Solaris and what (superior) strengths it has over NT. This book will sit on my desk for many years to come..

Although the book says Solaris 2.x, it was written at the time 2.6 was released. The new Solaris 7 (which is really 2.7) still works perfect with this book - unlike Microsoft who changes their OS so often and makes you buy tons of new books all the time!

Another reader below rated this book good, but also said the information is a little dated. If you are new to Solaris (like me) then you won't even know the difference. If you are coming from the world of NT (and used to spending tons of money on books every week) then you won't know the difference!

My final analysis, BUY THIS BOOK! IT IS A SURE WINNER!