Inside UNIX: The Secrets of the System (4th Edition)

Author: Andy Johnston
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: A technical book series for developers. UNIX has proven to be a flexible, efficient, and reliable platform for Internet services, database servers, and various other task-oriented information services. With the widespread deployment of UNIX systems, there is an increasing need for a large number of experienced system installation, configuration, and maintenance personnel. This book is a classic in the field and is written specifically for readers who want to become system administrators. It is authored by over a dozen experienced system administrators and covers all aspects of system management, including how to build your own network intrusion detection system, authentication, encryption techniques, security, and the establishment and maintenance of Web services. By reading this book, an ordinary UNIX user can quickly grow into a junior or mid-level system administrator.