Linux is a reliable, open-source operating system that runs on a variety of hardware, and is inexpensive if not free. Whether networking a department or lashing together servers for a Web site, more and more IT professionals are choosing Linux as the solution, and they must get up to speed quickly. Installing and Administering Linux helps network professionals bridge the gap between their prior experience on Windows NT-, NetWare-, and UNIX-based networks and Linux. In a fast-paced, reference style, the authors focus on topics, concepts, and commands for readers with a working knowledge of networking. The Publisher's Edition of Red Hat Linux 6.2 is included on a CD-ROM. Additional technical information and value-added resources are available to readers at the publisher's Web site.
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Linux has emerged as a credible competitor to Windows and UNIX as the infrastructure for mission-critical applications requiring a robust network that operates at peak performance. Its acceptance has been fastest in the Web server market, but other industries, such as financial services, are seriously evaluating Linux, and many companies have already invested in it. In the Trenches: Installing and Administering Linux will introduce readers to Linux, guide them to proficiency by leveraging their knowledge of UNIX, and serve as a long-lasting reference.
About the Author
Linda McKinnon has more than 10 years of experience as a successful trainer and network engineer assisting both private and public enterprises in network architecture design, implementation, system administration, and RFP procurement. In addition to being sought-after for her Linux expertise, Ms. McKinnon specializes in the implementation of e-Solutions using WebSphere Commerce and Application Development software on RS/6000 technology, including SP2 systems.
Al McKinnon is a professional trainer, engineer, and consultant who assists clients throughout North America with network auditing, optimization and troubleshooting, and management and migration. Mr. McKinnon also serves as a technical author and editor for small businesses, large corporations, and government, and he has extensive knowledge of networking technologies implemented on Linux, Windows 9x/NT/2000, IBM AIX, Novell NetWare, and IBM OS/2 Warp Server.
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Finally, something I can relate to,
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This review is from: In the Trenches: Installing and Administering Linux (With CD-ROM) (Paperback)
Took me a while to find a book that spoke my language. I took a course a while ago and this book covers and explains the topics in greater detail. Good work resource.
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This review is from: In the Trenches: Installing and Administering Linux (With CD-ROM) (Paperback)
After picking up the November edition of the Linux Journal I found an article for the "In the Trenches" series of Linux publications by Linda and Al McKinnon. At a local Linux users group meeting, I ran into a fellow bithead who had seen the new offering as well. I bought the book (Installing and Administering Linux). This is the first and best resource that I have had to clarify the foundation for adding productive and manageable Linux boxes into my existing NT/SUN/AS400 environment. No B.S. Just the goods needed. Not for the faint of heart. Microsoft Beware!
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THIS CHAPTER PRESENTS A BRIEF HISTORY of UNIX and Linux, followed by an introduction to the major features of Linux. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Back Step, Red Hat Linux, Options Option Description, Linux Online, Really Quit, Bell Labs, Desktop Environment, Linus Torvalds, Linux Web, Mon Jul, Bourne Again Shell, Can Fred, Sun Microsystems, Wed Jul New!
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THIS CHAPTER PRESENTS A BRIEF HISTORY of UNIX and Linux, followed by an introduction to the major features of Linux. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Back Step, Red Hat Linux, Options Option Description, Linux Online, Really Quit, Bell Labs, Desktop Environment, Linus Torvalds, Linux Web, Mon Jul, Bourne Again Shell, Can Fred, Sun Microsystems, Wed Jul New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Customizing and Upgrading Linux by Linda McKinnon in Back Matter
- Operating Systems by Tanenbaum on page 54
- Point to Point: Migrating to Microsoft Exchange by Stan Reimer in Back Matter
- Operating Systems Design and Implementation (3rd Edition) by Andrew S Tanenbaum on page 54
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