Complete solutions for every Solaris OE sysadmin. bull; Step-by-step solutions for every key Solaris OE system administration task From basic user administration to complex enterprise networking Filesystems, kernels, shells, Internet/DNS, email, PPP, NIS, backup/restore, and much more Extensive examples, sample output, and shell scripts Includes coverage of Solaris 8 and 9 Operating Environments You already have the man pages: what you need are the answers! With Solaris OE Boot Camp, the answers are right at your fingertips. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience with Sun Microsystems hardware and software, David Rhodes and Dominic Butler walk you through every facet of Solaris OE system administration, from simple user management on standalone servers to building and managing a fully networked enterprise environment. Rhodes and Butler explain every task in detail-with sample commands, specific output, lists of impacted system files, and in some cases, complete shell scripts. Coverage includes: bull; User Administration Permissions & Security Networking Filesystems, including NFS, DFS & Autofs Serial & SCSI Connections Internet & DNS Disk Quotas Shells Email Configuration & Management Backup/Restore System Boot/Halt PPP Remote Connections Kernels & Patches Naming Services & NIS Package Administration Time, Date, & NTP And much more... Whether you've been running the Solaris Operating Environment for a week or a decade, Solaris Operating Environment Boot Camp will help you do more, do it faster, and do it better!

With over a million licensed users for Solaris 8, Sun Microsystems successfully launched the long awaited Solaris 9 O/S in May 2002. Soon after, Sun revamped their popular certification track to include two tiered certifications. With new objectives, the Certified System Administrator, is positioned to be one of the most popular IT certifications. In order to obtain your Certified System Administrator certification, one must pass two exams. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Annotation Provides administrators with in depth coverage of the #1 UNIX operating system, including features new to the popular version 9. Provides real-life exposure to the reader for the most popular UNIX operating system. Covers new features of Solaris such as NIS/NIS+ (Network Information Service) and support for IPv6. Information is presented in a concise language and provides graphical cues for clear understanding of the features covered. Solaris 9 is a soon-to-be-released UNIX operating system by Sun Microsystems that enables organizations to improve services, reduce risks, and decrease costs through the promise of scalability, continuous real-time computing, and enhanced security. With the release of Solaris 9, Sun Microsystems has defined what a dot-com grade platform must be. It has been tested in the worlds largest data centers. Special Edition Using Solaris 9 is intended to be a one-stop, in-depth reference guide to Solaris 9. It focuses on the reader gaining real-life exposure to the functions of the operating system. This book avoids jargon, and emphasizes brevity and clarity. It also covers key features of Solaris 9 such as NIS/NIS+, Solstice DiskSuie, Solstice AdminSuite, WebFS, JumpStart, and WebStart. Ganesh Govindaswamy is a Sun Certified Solaris System Administrator and is currently a Solaris System Administrator at InfoBase Technologies Ltd., where he administers user accounts, file systems, and network services. He is also certified in C and C++. NIIT is a global training and software organization offering customized and packaged multimedia educational software products and training. NIIT and Sun Microsystems have a Master Services Agreement. NIIT handles the entire enterprise-wide support functions for Sun, including Sun Technical support, Sun consulting services, training and certification. NIIT has one of the largest learning material development facilities in the world. 0789726505

Annotation The most complete reference for implementing Solaris 9 solutions. Respected author and expert technical reviewers. Gives the in-depth Inside treatment to Solaris 9. Capitalizes on the increased interest in Solaris with the new release, and gives administrators the information theyll need on a daily basis. Inside Solaris 9 gives administrators the information theyll need to upgrade to Solaris 9 and maximize the new features. Author Bill Calkins begins by laying the foundations of Solaris, then explains how to get set up with Solaris 9 (including any potential pitfalls). Next, system maintenance issues are covered such as setting up user accounts, managing file systems and processes, system security, monitoring and tuning, and backup and recovery. Solaris networking and service management issues round out the book, along with some excellent resources and a glossary. Bill Calkins is owner and president of Pyramid Consulting, a computer training and consulting firm near Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in the implementation and administration of Open Systems. He is also the owner of www.unixed.com, a web site that provides online UNIX training materials. He has more than 18 years of experience in UNIX system administration, consulting, and training at more than 100 different companies. Bill has authored several UNIX textbooks, which are currently best sellers and used by universities and training organizations worldwide, including Solaris 8 System Administrator Certification Training Guide (1578702496).

Solaris Operating Environment System Administrator's Guide, Fourth Edition by Janice Winsor The definitive, quick-answerresource for every Solaris 9 sysadmin. Fully updated! Covers Solaris 9 new Flash Install and Live Upgrade installation features, Secure Shell network commands, and much more Administering users, devices, systems,networks, and printing Maximizing efficiency, productivity, and system availability Fast solutionsfor every Solaris 9 system administration challenge-directfrom Sun! SolarisOperating Environment System Administrator's Guide, Fourth Edition is the definitive quick-start tutorialfor every new Solaris system administrator-and the ideal fast-accessreference for every Solaris administrator, regardless of experience. Fullyupdated to reflect Solaris 9's newest features and management tools, itcovers day-to-day administration tools and demonstrates how to maximizeefficiency, reliability, and availability in any Solaris environment. Coverageincludes all this, and much more- NEW! Secure Shell network commands NEW! Flash Install and Live Upgrade installation features NEW! Allocate/deallocate/list devices commands; cdrw, rmformat, ssh commands; and more Basic administration: superuser status, boot processes, monitoring, and communicating with users Solaris commands: user and environment information, working with files and disks, redirecting output, reading manual pages, and more Solaris shells: Bourne, C, Korn, Bourne-Again, TC, and Z User administration: User accounts, file systems, and roles-including Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Device/system administration: Service Access Facility, configuring additional swap space, creating local e-mail aliases, and more Network services: remote administration, NIS+, IPv6, and more From startup to backup, security to printing, this book delivers clearly written, accessible information you'll use today-and every day. PRENTICE HALL Professional TechnicalReference Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 www.phptr.com Sun Microsystems Press ISBN: 0-13-101401-3 UPC: 076092022015.

This book focuses on exactly what readers need to get certified now featuring test-taking strategies, timesaving study tips, and a special CramSheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers that are not available anywhere else.

This is the ultimate study guide to prepare system administrators for Solaris Network Administrations Certification. This guide explains TCP/IP network administration with practice questions, key learning points and tips.