Solaris and LDAP Naming Services

Solaris and LDAP Naming Services
Author: Tom Bialaski
Publisher: Prentice Hall Professional
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2001
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0130306789

Annotation IT planners and systems administrators familiar with basic Solaris system administration functions who know some NIS, NIS+, and DNS will find this a useful guide to implementing corporate naming services infrastructure and installing and managing the directory server and supporting services. LDAP concepts are taught in the course of the guide which instructs the reader in Solaris naming services, its architecture and security models, iPlanet directory server installation and configuration, Solaris 8 Native LDAP and NIS extensions configurations, capacity planning and performance tuning, deploying available LDAP data services, preventive maintenance, managing and consolidating directory services, and interoperability with Windows. Both authors are affiliated with Sun Microsystems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Using Solaris 9

Using Solaris 9
Author: Radhika Girisan
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 662
Release: 2002
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780789726506

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

Inside Solaris 9

Inside Solaris 9
Author: Bill Calkins
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 940
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780735711013

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 8 System Administrators's Reference

Solaris 8 System Administrators's Reference
Author: Janice Winsor
Publisher: Prentice Hall Professional
Total Pages: 748
Release: 2000
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780130277015

All the information system administators need to perform critical tasks with Solaris 8. Covers over 400 commands with comprehensive descriptions and tested examples.

Solaris 8 Administrator's Guide

Solaris 8 Administrator's Guide
Author: Paul A. Watters
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2002-01-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780596000738

"Solaris 8 Administrator's Guide" covers all aspects of deploying Solaris as a net-work server, including both basic and advanced network services. The book shows many examples of configuration files and third-party software installations, and delves more deeply into difficult conceptual material than do the Solaris reference manuals.

Solaris 10 System Administration Exam Prep

Solaris 10 System Administration Exam Prep
Author: Bill Calkins
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 649
Release: 2009-05-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0768690773

Solaris 10 System Administration Part II Exam CX-310-202 Bill Calkins In this book you’ll learn Advanced Topics in Solaris 10 System Administration for SPARC and x86-based systems including: Administering the network environment in Solaris 10 Setting up RAID metadevices using SVM Configuring ZFS storage pools and file systems Configuring and administering Solaris zones and containers Administering virtual file systems and swap space Creating and administering user and Role-Based access accounts (RBAC) Using advanced installation tools to install, clone, and upgrade the operating system Bill’s original Cert Prep guides were used throughout Sun’s service organization as the SEs studied for Certification. This was not mandated by Sun management but happened through word-of-mouth by those software engineers who had successfully passed the exam. In this new edition, Bill adds a chapter for ZFS. It includes Live Upgrade conversion to a ZFS root filesystem and Zone/ZFS inter-operation. Plus, all chapters have been updated to reflect the Solaris 10 10/08 enhancements. This new guide remains the best source of preparation for the Solaris 10 Cert exam. –Brian Howard, Systems Engineer / Solaris Ambassador WRITTEN BY A LEADING SOLARIS EXPERT! Bill Calkins is owner and president of Pyramid Consulting, a computer training and consulting firm specializing in the implementation and administration of open systems. He works as a consultant with Sun Microsystems and has contributed extensively to the Solaris certification program and simulation technology. He also owns www.unixed.com, a website that provides online UNIX training materials. Bill has more than 20 years of experience in UNIX system administration, consulting, and training at more than 250 different companies and government agencies and has authored several books on Solaris. informit.com/examcram ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3817-2 ISBN-10: 0-7897-3817-1

Solaris 9 Sun Certified System Administrator Study Guide

Solaris 9 Sun Certified System Administrator Study Guide
Author: Quentin Docter
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 587
Release: 2006-07-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780782151664

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.

Solaris 10 System Administration Essentials

Solaris 10 System Administration Essentials
Author: Solaris System Engineers
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2009-11-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0137019513

SolarisTM 10 System Administration Essentials is the first book to concisely yet comprehensively cover all of the breakthrough features of the Solaris 10 operating system. The Solaris OS has a long history of innovation, and the Solaris 10 OS is a watershed release that includes features such as Zones, which provide application isolation and facilitate server consolidation ZFSTM, the file system that provides a new approach to managing your data with an easy administration interface The Fault Management Architecture, which automates fault detection and resolution The Service Management Facility, a unified model for services and service management on every Solaris system Dynamic Tracing (DTrace), for troubleshooting OS and application problems on production systems in real time In addition, the Solaris 10 OS fully supports 32-bit and 64-bit x86 platforms, as well as the SPARC® architecture. The book’s key topics include Installing, booting, and shutting down a system Managing packages and patches (software updates) Controlling system processes Managing disks and devices Managing users Configuring networks Using printing services SolarisTM 10 System Administration Essentials is part of a new series on Solaris system administration. It is a practical guide to deploying and managing the Solaris 10 operating system in a business or academic environment. The book is easy to read and rich with examples—a perfect companion for system administrators who are deploying the Solaris OS for the first time.

Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris 10 Study Guide (Exams CX-310-200 & CX-310-202)

Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris 10 Study Guide (Exams CX-310-200 & CX-310-202)
Author: Paul Sanghera
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2006-01-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0072264497

Primarily Written for those who want to earn the Sun Certified System Administrator (SCSA) certification for Solaris 10, this guide presents full coverage of the official objectives for both the required exams: CX-310-200 and CX-310-202. In spite of the laser sharp focus on the exam objectives, this is not a cram style book. Written in a classroom-based teaching style, this book presents material in a sequential fashion: topics and chapters build upon the previously covered topics and chapters. There is no hopping from topic to topic. An introductory chapter for beginners and a cohesive, concise, yet comprehensive presentation of the material makes it a self contained book that requires no prior experience in Solaris or UNIX. Even after passing the exam, you will find yourself coming back to use this book as an on-the-job reference. Full coverage of exam topics includes: Basic and advanced Solaris 10 installation Managing file systems and core dumps Performing user and security administration Managing network printers and system processes Performing system backups and restores and managing storage volumes Managing naming services Managing role based access control and system messaging Understanding fundamentals of TCP/IP networking and managing network services The book features complete details on all exam objectives, 250+ practice questions, step-by-step exercises, on-the-job elements, a two-minute drill at the end of each chapter that reviews the key points in the chapter, and chapter self-tests. The CD contains MasterExam practice exam software with all new questions, a Searchable electronic book, and a second practice exam (with free online registration).