UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook

In a nutshell: If you're administrating Linux/Unix on a daily basis then this book is indispensable. It describes all core concepts, skills and commands a Sysadmin will need for his/her daily duties, and it will also be a great complete reference for the emerging DevOps people. Trust me, if you're new to sysadmin work then please buy this book (along with my other recommendations below) - I can almost guarantee that it will be worn out and dog-eared by the end of your first year in your new chosen profession!I buy a lot of computing books, and with complex topics like Operating Systems and programming languages I typically find there are three primary categories of books - the quick reference (pocket guide, essentials etc), the introductory or focused guide (think 'In Action' or 'Cookbook'), and the 'weighty tome' reference ('complete guide to', 'bible of' etc). This book lands firmly in the latter category for Linux administration. It's not a book you'll read over a weekend, but the sheer quantity and range of material contained within it means that you will keep coming back to this book time and time again. This book doesn't 'hand-hold' too much, and although this may be disconcerting for a complete sysadmin novice, I believe it's pitched perfectly at the average IT professional/geek (like myself) with a few years experience under their belt. If you do want a gentler introduction to Linux Adminstration then I would recommend the  Pro Linux System Administration (Expert's Voice in Open Source) My recommendation on how to initially use this book is to skim the first few sections of each chapter over the first weeks of ownership (e.g. shell-scripting, access-control, file system, network etc). This will give you a great grounding in sysadmin duties and skills, and more importantly when you're out in the real world and find yourself up against a tricky problem, even if you don't know how to solve it, you'll know where to look. It's often fun to deep-dive into a chapter if you're up against a specific problem, and soon you'll realise that over the past few months you've actually digested a large percentage of the book.I would also recommend  Linux Pocket Guide , which fits firmly into the quick reference category mentioned above (and I find myself using this book on a daily basis), and  Pro Linux System Administration (Expert's Voice in Open Source) , which although arguably not as detailed as the book being reviewed, is an easier read for someone new to the world of Linux sysadmin work.

I can definitely not make a 100% review of this book, due to the the fact that I have recently started it, and haven't finished it yet. I am a Software Engineer, development oriented, but with some sysadmin activities in the past and other maintenance work I do on a regular basis.The reason I searched for a comprehensive book/compendium on Unix/GNU Linux was to clarify some of the questions I constantly have regarding trivial to complex operations I do on the systems I work on. I needed a manual which explains in detail what and why thing happen as they happen in the X world. Sure, I could find all the command I needed on Google, or by simply reading the man pages, but what I was lacking was inner understanding of the system as a whole.And this book, the ULSAH4, didn't disappoint. I like the structure, the explanations and the examples. I definitely have a lot to learn from this gem, and I hope I will be able to go through it all, and make all the exercises they challenge you with.I will update this review as I continue to read through the book.

I would say a reasonable prior understanding of the systems or a keen savvy mind for technical digestion is roughly required, though if your a uptaker or a returner to such systems, you'll probably whizz through it easy enough.This tome covers the subject exceptionally well, though what is covered can be found in varying how-to's and degrees online, but having them in a compendium written by the Lady who wrote the Bible on UNIX in conjunction with LINUX Code-Gods makes all the difference.Really requiring information on UN & LI systems administration? You won't go wrong with this book.The presentation is atypical of books on the subject, similar layout formula as in Wrox or O'Reily, block by block; example by example without exhaustive paragraphing on tertiary concerns of 'is this amusing? or what's 'Hip' right now as some books attempt along with personal expressions of polarised beliefs.For getting the job done, I recommend it.

I buy these when they come out.... I must have had every edition going over the years and if they bring out another? I'll buy that too.Sure it is out of date as soon as it is published. Sure I can get the information elsewhere but to have this stuff in one place that I can pour over has been so useful I would not be without it.Why only 4 stars? Now you mention it..... good question

After many decades in IT, I needed a Linux / Unix refresher to get me up to speed supporting Linux-based equipment. This book provides just that, and shines light on just about every sysadmin task you may need to consider. Many flavours of Linux / Unix are covered as well as Windows inter-operability. A large book, but well-written in a friendly style, I was able to plough through it in just a few days and, by the end, felt well-briefed on the key aspects. If it isn't covered in detail in this book, then at least you'll understand what it is that you have to look for and why - though I doubt that you'll need to look elsewhere.Oh yes, the usual prompt delivery from Amazon made buying the book a pleasure. Money well spent!

Covers a big range of tops , irrespective of your level this book is quite helpful.Specially if you are new to the field , get hold of this .Give references for more than one OS , including most popular ones and overall concepts are generic .

Awesome product! Linux SysAdmin bible! A must have of knowledge! Looking for the new version

This edition is a bit old, but still relevant. Very well written, and informative.

Pra quem procura um livro para auxiliar na automação do sistema, estará fazendo o investimento certeiro de tangibilidade garantida como exemplo inicial ou prático já avançado! Apesar do livro oferecer tudo que é necessário, o preço que pagamos ainda é um pouco alto, no que se refere, sem a versão digital!

これか現在版よりもないこの版はsystemdの前とのこと。systemdを関係なかったらこれで絶対に大丈夫。There is no better than this or the current edition.This edition is before systemd.If you do not care about systemd this is definitely perfect.

Very useful guide to become a SysAdmin.I can recommend it to all students interested in System Administration and Unix/Linux lovers.

Great book for Linux and Unix Administrators. I just love it. It covers different topics in depth and helps the reader in understanding the concepts. Helpful for beginners as well as advanced readers

Nonostante sia stato scritto qualche tempo fa, rimane una fonte di informazioni preziosissima non solo per ogni sistemista, ma anche per gli utenti con un minimo di interesse per il proprio OS