Pros: hits all the big topics, nice writing style Cons: can't cover all scenarios in depth due to breadth
System Administration is a lot like parenting, in that the job description covers a lot of areas. In addition to knowing everything about the computer and the network, a Sysadmin has to wear the hats of referee, resource manager, handholder, fixer-upper...
Pros: Easy to follow, for beginners and advanced Sys Admins. Cons: none that I found.
I used this book for a Unix course that I took last semester. Like most class textbooks, I didn't really expect to open it too much (mainly, just to get the homework questions and to find answers for exam study guides). But this book was a bit...
Where to begin with this book could be difficult, it has everything and then some! It is a book that Linus Torvalds himself said is one of the better compiled books on Linux. One of the first things you notice is the approach to how they give you ...
This major revision of the best-selling and single most comprehensive guide to UNIX system administration is ideal as both an introductory tutorial fo...More at Buy.com Marketplaces
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