Tru64 UNIX File System Administration Handbook (HP Technologies) [Paperback]

Steven Hancock (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1555582273 | ISBN-13: 978-1555582272 | Publication Date: January 2, 2001 | Edition: 1

This unique and authoritative book helps systems administrators and other technical professionals understand and master perhaps the most critical part of Tru64 UNIX: the file system by which the operating system stores and manipulates all of the information that enables both it and other applications to function. File system administration thus is one of the most important, complex, and time-consuming tasks Tru64 system administrators must perform.

If Tru64 UNIX is an automobile engine, then the file system is the microprocessor that keeps all of the engine components working together efficiently, and this book explains how to manage, tune, and troubleshoot this processor. Steve Hancock is an ideal author for this book. As a file systems support engineer within Compaq's Tru64 UNIX group, he trains and consults with systems administrators and engineers within large corporations who are designing, managing, and troubleshooting Tru64 UNIX file systems. Tru64 UNIX File Systems Administration Handbook covers all of the newest and advanced Tru64 UNIX features, including Compaq's TruCluster technology, which enables organizations to grow their systems by integrating many individual computers.

Complements Digital UNIX System Administrator's Guide by Cheek
Only book dedicated to this topic, one vital to Tru64 UNIX system administrators
Explains how to deploy Compaq's TruCluster clustering technology on Tru64 UNIX

Editorial Reviews

Review

Tru64 UNIX File System Administration Handbook is an exceptional addition to existing UNIX/Linux systems administration references. Steven Hancock takes the time to thoroughly explain what you need to effectively administer a Tru64 UNIX system and why you need it. He also addresses some problems facing the Tru64 UNIX administrator (and UNIX administrators in general) and the best ways to solve them. This is a superb book on a topic seldom addressed for administrators. - Sys Admin Magazine

...the book is the only one its kind on the topic of Tru64 Unix. This unique and authoritative text helps systems administrators and other technical professionals understand and master perhaps the most critical part of Tru64 Unix: the file system. - Network Computing

There's a very good reason why I gave this book a 9 on of a scale of 10 points: It is the only book I've seen that's dedicated to UFS (Unix file system) administration. - Network Computing

This book not only covers the basics, but it also hits on some of the -- until now -- undocumented utilities of Compaq's Tru64 Unix. If you maintain systems that must be online 24x7x365, then you need this book. - Network Computing

From the Publisher

If Tru64 UNIX is an automobile engine, then the file system is the microprocessor that keeps all of the engine components working together efficiently, and this book explains how to manage, tune, and troubleshoot this processor. Steve Hancock is an ideal author for this book. As a file systems support engineer within Compaq's Tru64 UNIX group, he trains and consults with systems administrators and engineers within large corporations who are designing, managing, and troubleshooting Tru64 UNIX file systems. Tru64 UNIX File Systems Administration Handbook covers all of the newest and advanced Tru64 UNIX features, including Compaq's TruCluster technology, which enables organizations to grow their systems by integrating many individual computers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 600 pages
• Publisher: Digital Press; 1 edition (January 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555582273
• ISBN-13: 978-1555582272
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,462,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > Computers & Technology > Operating Systems > Unix > Administration

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Tru64 Admins, December 31, 2000

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Thomas A. Kemp (Lakehurst, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tru64 UNIX File System Administration Handbook (HP Technologies) (Paperback)

This book not only covers the basics, but hits on some of the undocumented (until now) utilities of Compaq's Tru64 UNIX. Some of the information in the book is only obtainable by purchasing Compaq's superb, but expensive, support. I waited a year for this book, and it was well worth it! If you maintain systems that must be on-line 24 X 7 X 365, then you need this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unix from the bottom up, May 1, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Tru64 UNIX File System Administration Handbook (HP Technologies) (Paperback)

I have completed reviewing this publication and the only regret is it will not fit in my back pocket. This book is a real nuts & bolts to Tru64 problems/solutions that are not contained in other material. I have always wished for a referance to solve a problem that removed the guessing or waiting for a support resource to call back. This provides REAL problems and REAL solutions. Steve has provided an excellent handbook for those who do everyday admin. The AdvFS and LSM chapters are the best I have seen. I recommend this book to every one who had a chance to work with Tru64.