"If you are a system administrator, two things are almost certain you are always busy, and you need more automation. The problem is that, by the time you know you really need automation, you usually don't have time to implement it. This book shows you how to use the cfengine open source automation software to save time and reduce problems at your site. We don't theorize about automation; we use cfengine to build a real, automated Linux/UNIX site from scratch." "We wrote this book to help you implement an automation framework for your site at the pace that's right for you. If you're in a hurry, you can use this book like a cookbook and quickly copy the way we did things. If you have more time, you can study the reasons behind our configuration and use this information to make decisions about how to implement automation at your site." "Once you have cfengine running on the systems at your site, you'll be able to quickly implement improvements across your systems. To see how much easier automation can make your job, browse through Chapter 7. You'll find out that it is simple to automatically configure time synchronization on all your systems once an automation framework is in place." We are system administrators-not academics. We know from real-world experience that systems fail and that various systems and applications can fail simultaneously for differing causes. During times of crisis, you don't have time to figure out how to rebuild an application or operating system that was deployed long before. Using the automation principles in this book, you can quickly and reliably restore failed hosts and applications to a good state.
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In DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration Upgrade Certification Study Guide, Roger E. Sanders one of the world s leading DB2 authors and an active participant in the development of IBM s DB2 certification exams covers everything a reader needs to know to pass the short but notoriously challenging DB2 9 for LUW DBA Certification Upgrade exam (Exam 736).This specialized study guide steps you through all of the topics that are covered on the exam, including server management, data placement, XML concepts, activity analysis, high availability, database security, and much more. Everything new to DB2 9 that you will need to know in order to successfully pass the exam is covered in this book.Taking and passing the DB2 9 for LUW DBA Certification Upgrade exam (Exam 736) provides validation that you have mastered DB2 9. Passing this exam also earns you the IBM Certified Database Administrator or Advanced Database Administrator certification.This concentrated guide includes an extensive set of practice questions in each chapter that closely models the actual exam, along with an answer key with a full description of why the answer is the correct one. No other source gives you this much help in passing the exam.With the DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration Upgrade Certification Study Guide, you will Gain the knowledge necessary to pass the DB2 9 for LUW DBA Upgrade Certification exam (Exam 736) Discover the changes to DB2 9 that you ll need to know in order to be successful when taking the exam Receivean explanation of every topic included on the test by someone involved in the creation of the actual exam Find 60 practice questions based on the actual exam s format and approach, along with comprehensive answers to the test questions to help you gain understanding
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Practice the IT Skills Essential for Your Success 40+ labs exercises that challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies Step-by-step scenarios that require you to think critically Post-lab observation questions that measure your understanding of lab results Key term quizzes that help build your vocabulary End-of-chapter lab solutions that explain not only what happened, but why In this lab manual, you'll practice Logging on to the system Working with the shell and creating shell scripts Managing files with utilities Modifying the user environment Using the visual editor (vi) and the pico editor Modifying and manipulating data Using multiple utilities in scripts Specifying instructions to the shell Setting file and directory permissions Controlling user processes Managing, printing, and archiving large files Accessing and touring graphical desktops Administering a Linux PC system
The Python program is a highly readable, ideal program for solving problems, especially in Unix-like systems. This book walks administrators through several example situations and demonstrates how Python can resolve them.
Sobell (a seasoned consultant) leads students, home users, and system administrators and other professionals through the process of installing, understanding and customizing Ubuntu, the Linux-distributed operating system for desktops, laptops and servers. Practical examples, illustrations and tables, chapter summaries and review exercises guide readers through detailed procedures while keeping the greater scope of Ubuntu`s capabilities in focus. An abbreviated table of contents is followed by an extended version. Appendices include regular expressions; help; security; free software definition; and the Linux 2.6 kernel. Sobell`s home page contains expanded versions of downloadable programs from this text, as well as answers to even-numbered exercises and links to useful Linux sites. The book also includes Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon (7.10) on a live / install DVD ("live" use means Ubuntu can be operated directly from a DVD-ROM drive without making changes to the user`s current system). Annotation )2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
A guide to Ubuntu Linux covers such topics as installation, hardware components, office applications and tasks, the BASH shell, multimedia management, software installation and removal, data backup, Web services, networking, and general system administration issues.
A guide to the Ubuntu operating system covers such topics as installation, using applications, installing updates, file management, using Firefox, using mulitimedia tools, and creating documents.
Ubuntu is a complete, free operating system that emphasizes community, support, and ease of use without compromising speed, power, or flexibility. Its Linux for human beingsdesigned for everyone from computer novices to experts. Ubuntu 9.04 is the latest releasemore powerful, more flexible, and friendlier than ever. The Official Ubuntu Book, Fourth Edition, will get you up and running quickly.Written by expert, leading Ubuntu community members, this book covers all you need to know to make the most of Ubuntu 9.04, whether youre a home user, small business user, server administrator, or programmer. The authors cover Ubuntu 9.04 from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many topics covered in this edition: Edubuntu, Kubuntu, and Ubuntu Server.The Official Ubuntu Book, Fourth Edition, covers standard desktop applications, from word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, music, video, and games to software development, databases, and server applications. In addition, you will*Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments *Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to accommodate new versions and new applications *Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide *Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation *Learn about how to take advantage of the Ubuntu user forum to get the help you need quickly The DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating system for installation on PC platforms, preconfigured with an outstanding desktop environment for both home and business computing. It can be used to install other complete variants of Ubuntu, including Kubuntu (with the KDE environment), Ubuntu Server, and Edubuntu (for use in
Ubuntu Server is a complete, free server operating system that just works, with the extra Ubuntu polish, innovation, and simplicity that administrators love. Now, theres a definitive, authoritative guide to getting up-and-running quickly with the newest, most powerful versions of Ubuntu Server. Written by leading members of the Ubuntu community, The Official Ubuntu Server Book covers all you need to know to make the most of Ubuntu Server, whether youre a beginner or a battle-hardened senior system administrator. The authors cover Ubuntu Server from start to finish: installation, basic administration and monitoring, security, backup, troubleshooting, system rescue, and much more. They walk through deploying each of the most common server applications, from file and print services to state-of-the-art, cost-saving virtualization. In addition, youll learn how to*Make the most of Ubuntu Server * *s latest, most powerful technologies *Discover easy, fast ways to perform key administration tasks *Automate Ubuntu installs, no matter how many servers you * *re installing *Quickly set up low-cost web servers and email *Protect your server with Ubuntu * *s built-in and optional security tools *Minimize downtime with fault tolerance and clustering *Master proven, step-by-step server and network troubleshooting techniques *Walk through rescuing an Ubuntu server that won * *t boot Two CDs are included, which contain two versions of Ubuntu Server: Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, which is supported by Canonical for five years, and the brand-new, cutting-edge Ubuntu Server 9.04.
Ubuntu was first released in 2004. The name of this top-rated, free Linux operating system distribution derives from the African word ubuntu, meaning "I am what I am because of who we all are." Oxer, president of a national Australian organization for Linux users and developers, along with U.S. colleagues, presents 100 hacks--i.e., tips and tools for customizing Linux to be more efficient or creative. These include using Ubuntu to talk to handheld computers, burn multimedia files to optical discs, and function as a network server. Annotation )2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Your mother will love the adorable kung fu kitten on the cover so much she`ll forgive you for migrating her system from Windows. The three hundred tips apply to any Gnome-based desktop and include something for users at every level. Examples include installing Googlizer to allow instant Google searching from selected text in any document (including pdfs); using symbolic links to create shortcuts without running into trouble with permissions; bulk renaming photos with meaningful names instead of camera-generated numbers; and using gnome-blog to update blogs directly from the desktop. A quick guide to Ubuntu administration is also included. Distributed in the U.S. by O`Reilly Media. Annotation )2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This guide to using Ubuntu describes desktops, shells, and administration tools for end users. It begins with installation and configuration and also covers applications, graphics and multimedia, mail, browsers, security, networks, and other topics. Readers do not need any prior knowledge of Unix. Petersen teaches UNIX and C++ courses at the U. of California at Berkeley. Annotation )2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Ubuntu Linux is fast becoming the "people`s Linux" and provides a secure and simple desktop operating system that provides both ease of use and a number of powerful applications for free. Ubuntu Linux: Your visual blueprint to using the Linux operating system provides the essential coverage for end-user productivity. With an emphasis of the preloaded applications that accompany Ubuntu, this book will cover multimedia applications, Web and email applications and a powerful suite of productivity tools that allow you to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
In this handy, compact guide, youll explore a ton of powerful Ubuntu Linux commands while you learn to use Ubuntu Linux as the experts do: from the command line. Try out more than 1, 000 commands to find and get software, monitor system health and security, and access network resources. Then, apply the skills you learn from this book to use and administer desktops and servers running Ubuntu, Debian, and KNOPPIX or any other Linux distribution.
This book guides readers through tasks for the Linux distribution Ubuntu version 8.04, an operating system with desktop, system administration, server, and programming capabilities. Early chapters include a review of Linux, but the book is intended for intermediate to advanced users and developers. The accompanying the DVD contains a full version of the Ubuntu software that, keeping with the Linux tradition, may be shared and reproduced for free. Annotation )2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Since I'm in an educational environment, I found the content of Sobell's book to be right on target and very helpful for anyone managing Linux in the enterprise. His style of writing is very clear. He builds up to the chapter exercises, which I find to be relevant to real-world scenarios a user or admin would encounter. An IT/IS student would find this book a valuable complement to their education. The vast amount of information is extremely well balanced and Sobell manages to present the content without complicated asides and meandering prose. This is a 'must have' for anyone managing Linux systems in a networked environment or anyone running a Linux server. I would also highly recommend it to an experienced computer user who is moving to the Linux platform. --Mary Norbury, IT Director, Barbara Davis Center/University of Colorado at Denver, from a review posted on slashdot.org I had the chance to use your UNIX books when I when was in college years ago at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA. I have to say that your books are among the best! They're quality books that teach the theoretical aspects and applications of the operating system. --Benton Chan, IS Engineer The book has more than lived up to my expectations from the many reviews I read, even though it targets FC2. I have found something very rare with your book: It doesn't read like the standard a technical text, it reads more like a story. It's a pleasure to read and hard to put down. Did I say that?!: -) --David Hopkins, Business Process Architect Thanks for your work and for the book you wrote. There are really few books that can help people to become more efficient administrators of different workstations. Wehope (in Russia) that you will continue bringing us a new level of understanding of Linux/UNIX systems. --Anton Petukhov Mark Sobell has written a book as approachable as it is authoritative. --Jeffrey Bianchine, Advocate, Author, Journalist Excellent reference book, well suited for the sysadmin of a Linux cluster, or the owner of a PC contemplating installing a recent stable Linux. Don't be put off by the daunting heft of the book. Sobell has striven to be as inclusive as possible, in trying to anticipate your system administration needs. --Wes Boudville, Inventor A Practical Guide to Red Hat(R) Linux(R) is a brilliant book. Thank you Mark Sobell. --C. Pozrikidis, University of California at San Diego This book presents the best overview of the Linux operating system that I have found. . . . It should be very helpful and understandable no matter what the reader's background is: traditional UNIX user, new Linux devotee, or even Windows user. Each topic is presented in a clear, complete fashion and very few assumptions are made about what the reader knows. . . . The book is extremely useful as a reference, as it contains a 70-page glossary of terms and is very well indexed. It is organized in such a way that the reader can focus on simple tasks
A bestselling author walks readers through every feature and technique they need to know, from installing Ubuntu (using the included DVD) to working with GNOME, Samba, exim4, Apache, DNS, NIS, firestarter, and iptables.
This handbook is the 2010 edition of a handbook for the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution. Detailed instructions show users how to: install and configure Ubuntu, configure and use the X window system, manage Linux services and users, run a printer server, connect to local networks and the Internet, secure computers and networks from intrusion, learn shell scripting, configure a firewall, play games, set up an FTP server, and more. Authors are Andrew Hudson (Linux author), Paul Hudson (professional developer and journalist), Helmke (Ubuntu author), and Troy (Linux system administrator). Annotation A2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This book is intended for three classes of readers. The first is readers that want to obtain their LPI certification and obtain it at the first try. The second class of readers are those that want to learn the Linux operating system with emphasis on system administration without being interested in certification right now. The third class of readers are those using this book as a training manual in a Linux system administration course. This book covers all topics as required by the LPI 101 exam. It is also intended to teach the fundamentals of Linux administration.
Gift and Jones, both experienced software engineers and Unix/Linux users, present this guide to the Python programming language, offering IT personnel and fellow users tips on how to write code using such utilities as SNMP, IPython, SQLAlchemy and others. By including a downloadable Ubuntu virtual machine, the book supplies Python source code that can help users read text files, run tasks concurrently by using threading and forking options, create clickable GUI utilities and even use the IPython master shell to replace Bash, Korn or Z-Shell. A free online edition of this guide is available for 45 days after purchase. Annotation )2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Oracle DBA on Unix and Linux provides all the information needed to install, support, tune, and upgrade Oracle databases on the UNIX and Linux platforms. Maintain a robust, mission-critical Oracle8i database. This book provides administrative solutions for the day-to-day DBA. You'll learn how to install the database for maximum efficiency, upgrades, patches, migrations, tune, and maintain its security. The book also explains in detail how to build and support a fully functioning Oracle database. This authoritative text contains up-to-date information available on Oracle's latest release and shows you how to configure database architecture; install and set up with UNIX requirements; create the actual database with scripts; GUI management products; use Backup and Recovery; tune, monitor, and troubleshoot servers; Web DB and the Oracle Portal, 8i, iFS, Java, and 9I coverage; and iAS Internet Application Server.
Writing for the personal computer user with a Unix-based operating system, the author presents a "cookbook" of programming scripts that can be used to tweak the operating system, create system administration tools, work more efficiently with the Internet, and for other purposes. Some 101 scripts are included in all, ranging for a few lines to a few pages. Explanations of how the code works are included in order to encourage readers to start creating their own scripts or modify the ones in the book. The scripts are Bourne Shell scripts. Distributed by O'Reilly. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Continuing with the tradition of offering the best and most comprehensive coverage of Red Hat Enterprise Linux on the market, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administration Unleashed shows how the operating system works from the inside out. It covers everything from managing the startup and shutdown processes to configuring the system as an Internet server.
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. This book provides the knowledge, skill set, and approach needed to quickly administer a wide range of *NIX systems.
Bring yourself up to date on everything you need to know about Ubuntu Linux The Ubuntu Linux Bible covers all of the latest developments in version 8.10 and 8.04, including tips for newcomers as well as expert guidance for seasoned system administrators. Learn about topics like the Gnome Desktop, the Bash shell, virtual machines, wireless networking, file sharing, and more. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Learn Linux debugging and optimization--at kernel and application levels--hands-on!This is the definitive guide to Linux software debugging and performance optimization at both the kernel and application levels. Using extensive Linux code examples, Steve Best systematically introduces open source tools and best-practice techniques for delivering bug-free, well-tuned code.Drawing on his exceptional experience optimizing Linux systems for IBM, Best covers issues ranging from memory management and I/O to system processes and kernel bug messages. You' ll walk through real debugging sessions, discovering the strategies experts use to debug even the most complex application- and kernel-related problems. You' ll master sophisticated profiling techniques for identifying and resolving bottlenecks more quickly and learn how to capture the right data in the event of trouble. Coverage includesBottleneck identificationCode coverageDebuggers: gdb, kgdb, and KDBMemory management/proc kernel data analysisSystem process monitoringNetwork performanceOops bug messagesSyslog and event loggingExecution tracesProfiling kernel behaviorCache missesUser-Mode LinuxDynamic probesCrash dump analysisAnd more... Linux(R) Debugging and Performance Tuning will be indispensable for every developer who needs to supercharge the Linux kernel and applications, and for every administrator and support specialist who must resolve Linux reliability or performance issues.(c) Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.
8 books in 1 -- your key to the world of Linux! Your one-stop guide to installing, administering, using, and programming Linux Curious about Linux, the amazing alternative operating system? This bookanswers your questions and shows you how to handle several of the most popular Linux distributions. Compare different versions, install and configure them, connect to the Internet, set up a network, use the OpenOffice.org productivity tools, secure your system, and explore Linux programming. Discover how to: Use Linux without removing Windows Connect a Linux PC to the Internet Set up a Windows server using Samba Manage system and network security Use Perl, shell, and C programming with Linux
One of the world''s most experienced Linux driver developers demonstrates how to develop reliable Linux drivers for virtually any device. This resource is for any programmer with a working knowledge of operating systems and C, including programmers who have never written drivers before.
This book addresses topics in the area of forensic analysis of systems running on variants of the UNIX operating system, which is the choice of hackers for their attack ...
Offering an in-depth look at all the new features and essential components of Fedora 5, this resource breaks them down into manageable modules for easier learning. Part how-to and part tutorial, this book captures the important details of how this unique, community-supported Linux distribution works.
Comprehensive Real-World Guidance for Every Embedded Developer and Engineer This book brings together indispensable knowledge for building efficient, high-value, Linux-based embedded products: information that has never been assembled in one place before. Drawing on years of experience as an embedded Linux consultant and field application engineer, Christopher Hallinan offers solutions for the specific technical issues you're most likely to face, demonstrates how to build an effective embedded Linux environment, and shows how to use it as productively as possible. Hallinan begins by touring a typical Linux-based embedded system, introducing key concepts and components, and calling attention to differences between Linux and traditional embedded environments. Writing from the embedded developer's viewpoint, he thoroughly addresses issues ranging from kernel building and initialization to bootloaders, device drivers to file systems. Hallinan thoroughly covers the increasingly popular BusyBox utilities; presents a step-by-step walkthrough of porting Linux to custom boards; and introduces real-time configuration via CONFIG_RT--one of today's most exciting developments in embedded Linux. You'll find especially detailed coverage of using development tools to analyze and debug embedded systems--including the art of kernel debugging. Compare leading embedded Linux processors Understand the details of the Linux kernel initialization process Learn about the special role of bootloaders in embedded Linux systems, with specific emphasis on U-Boot Use embedded Linux file systems, including JFFS2--with detailed guidelines for building Flash-resident file system images Understand the Memory Technology Devices subsystem for flash (and other) memory devices Master gdb, KGDB, and hardware JTAG debugging Learn many tips and techniques for debugging within the Linux kernel Maximize your productivity in cross-development environments Prepare your entire development environment, including TFTP, DHCP, and NFS target servers Configure, build, and initialize BusyBox to support your unique requirements About the Author Christopher Hallinan, field applications engineer at MontaVista software, has worked for more than 20 years in assignments ranging from engineering and engineering management to marketing and business development. He spent four years as an independent development consultant in the embedded Linux marketplace. His work has appeared in magazines, including Telecommunications Magazine, Fiber Optics Magazine, and Aviation Digest.
Provides just what administrators need to configure, manage, maintain, and upgrade a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system Red Hat is the most popular Linux distribution, with 70 percent of the U.S. market; RHEL subscriptions climbed to 87, 000 during the quarter ending February 2004-up 85 percent Covers all four RHEL versions-Desktop, Workstation, Enterprise Server, and Application Server Delivers the lowdown on the X Window System, printer configuration, Samba, Internet server set up, administration of users and groups, backups and file restoration, and security
This book includes coverage of the new and updated security features of Linux, and teaches the reader security fundamentals and how to think about security before they even install the software. This text is designed to provide a basic guide to resolving security involved in the use of Linux in workstation, small server, or small network environments.
Find an introduction to the architecture, concepts and algorithms of the Linux kernel in Professional Linux Kernel Architecture, a guide to the kernel sources and large number of connections among subsystems. Find an introduction to the relevant structures and functions exported by the kernel to userland, understand the theoretical and conceptual aspects of the Linux kernel and Unix derivatives, and gain a deeper understanding of the kernel. Learn how to reduce the vast amount of information contained in the kernel sources and obtain the skills necessary to understand the kernel sources.
Building Embedded Linux Systems has been a stand-by of the embedded market for four years. Linux is a fast-growing segment of the embedded systems market, and this book provides previously undocumented guidelines for making Linux work in an embedded system. Installation, cross-compiling, and debugging are among the topics covered in detail. The new edition, thoroughly updated, includes several chapters on real-time solutions.
Covers all Linux distributionsFully updated for the most current versions, this bestselling guide helps you get Linux installed and running smoothly on a personal computer or an entire network. The book explains how to set up, configure, manage, and troubleshoot all popular versions of Linux, including the latest distributions from Red Hat, Fedora 9, OpenSuSE, and Ubuntu. You will also learn how to manage files and software, grant user rights, implement security, provide Internet and intranet services, and customize Linux 2.6 kernel.
As a market-leading, free, open-source Linux operating system (OS), Fedora 10 is implemented in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and serves as an excellent OS for those who want more frequent updates. Bestselling author Christopher Negus offers an ideal companion resource for both new and advanced Linux users. He presents clear, thorough instructions so you can learn how to make Linux installation simple and painless, take advantage of the desktop interface, and use the Linux shell, file system, and text editor. He also describes key system administration skills, including setting up users, automating system tasks, backing up and restoring files, and understanding the latest security issues and threats. Included is both a DVD distribution of Fedora Linux 10 and a bootable Fedora LiveCD. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
As the ultimate resource on the basics of the Linux desktops, servers, and programming tools, this book is written by the ultimate author on all things Linux. This transition resource is ideal if you are making the move from Windows or Macintosh to using Linux as your desktop system, and explains the Linux technology, offers detailed installation instructions, and includes step-by-step descriptions of key desktop and server components. You''ll relish the in-depth descriptions that will help you choose the best Linux distribution to suit your needs. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
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