Evi Nemeth, Scott Seebass, Trent R. Hein, Garth Snyder - Unix and Linux System Administration Handbook

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...

Pros: All around Linux Manual
Cons: NONE

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 ...