All Unix/Linux systems, regardless of manufacturer, have inherent similarities for an administrator. Unix/Linux Survival Guide details these similarities and gives SysAdmins an approach to tackle jobs on all systems. Mixing administrator knowledge and best practices, it walks readers through getting to know a system that they didn't install to setting up a new system. Intended as a quick and dirty reference for administrators to use in their daily work, the book contains a lot of hints on where to look and what to look for to get a Unix/Linux system up to speed and running smoothly. Administrators will also learn preventative maintenance techniques to extract and evaluate baseline data and create a warning system, which enables the SysAdmin to proactively react to problems before users notice them. Daily task checklists are provided, and other key topics such as backup, security, and documentation are covered in detail. This book provides the knowledge, skill set, and approach needed to quickly administer a wide range of *NIX systems.

Key Features

• Teaches Unix/Linux system administrators what they need to know to avoid system breakdowns
• Explains a variety of tasks that are vital for an administrator, including programming small scripts, user administration, documentation, installation, setting up a test system, preventative maintenance techniques, and data security
• Includes a companion CD-ROM with third-party software used in the book and all of the code and figures

• Things to check...
• Working on *NIX
• Maintenance
• Backup
• Setting Up a System
• The Test Stem
• Security
• Closing Remarks
• Appendix A: One-liners
• Appendix B: Software Used in This Book and Where to Get It
• Appendix C: Handy Bookmarks
• Appendix D: About the CD-ROM