Mastering Unix

All Your Unix Questions—Answered! Mastering Unix is your source for everything you need to know about today's most influential operating system. Inside, two Unix experts provide essential information on a wide range of Unix flavors, concentrating on Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris8. Whether you're just getting started with Unix or want a resource to help you handle system administration's toughest chores, this example-filled book will answer all your questions and promote the skills you need to succeed. Coverage includes: Using the Unix shell Using X-Windows Configuring and using remote services Connecting to the Internet Creating user accounts Creating user groups Designing and building a network Using Unix utilities Programming the shell Setting up and administering a mail server Setting up and administering a news server Setting up and administering a Web server Implementing effective security practices Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

UNIX expert Randal K. Michael guides you through every detail of writing shell scripts to automate specific tasks. Each chapter begins with a typical, everyday UNIX challenge, then shows you how to take basic syntax and turn it into a shell scripting solution. Covering Bash, Bourne, and Korn shell scripting, this updated edition provides complete shell scripts plus detailed descriptions of each part. UNIX programmers and system administrators can tailor these to build tools that monitor for specific system events and situations, building solid UNIX shell scripting skills to solve real-world system administration problems.

If you are trying to become (or just appear to be) a Unix wizard; if you use Unix and no longer get lost making your way through the system; if you can create directories, edit files, grep occasionally, if you'd sometimes like to write a simple shell script; or even if you can write a C program; then this book is for you. Mastering Tools, Taming Daemons is unique in its broad and concise coverage of the Unix system including utilities, administration, software development, networking, and internal operation. This book will help you do many things and solve many problems.

Provides readers with end-to-end shell scripts that can be used to automate repetitive tasks and solve real-world system administration problems Targets the specific command structure for four popular UNIX systems: Solaris, Linux, AIX, and HP-UX Illustrates dozens of example tasks, presenting the proper command syntax and analyzing the performance gain or loss using various control structure techniques Web site includes all the shell scripts used in the book

Getting Started. Using UNIX Tools. Bourne Shell Programming. Creating Applications with UNIX Tools.

Authoritative coverage on the first Linux+ exam revision in more than five years The Linux+ exam is an entry-level Linux certification exam administered by CompTIA that covers your knowledge of basic Linux system administration skills. With this being the first update to the exam in more than five years, you'll need to be prepared on the most up-to-date information on all Linux administration topics. Boasting clear and concise material, practical examples, and insights drawn from real-world experience, this study guide is an indispensable resource. Completely updated for the newest Linux+ exam-the first exam revision in more than five years Thorough coverage on key exam topics, including installation and configuration, system maintenance and operations, application and services, networking, and security Packed with chapter review questions, real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and a glossary of the most important terms you need to know CD features two practice exams, electronic flashcards, interactive chapter review questions, and the book in a searchable PDF Written by a highly respected and recognized author in the field of Linux, this study guide prepares you for the completely new Linux+ exam.

Expanded in scope and improved in design, this revision of a bestselling guide to MAKE combines an easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorial approach to using the MAKE utility on DOS, OS/2, and UNIX systems with concise reference material for both universal concepts and specific uses of the tool.