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So you have to work with UNIX, huh? Get this book. Shhh... no... don't talk any more ... I was installing UNIX systems back before you were born. Get THIS book. Get this book. Shhh... no... don't talk any more ... I was installing UNIX systems back before you were born. Get THIS book.
Apr 25, 2018 Tim O'Hearn rated it it was amazing I read this book cover to cover and skimmed very
little. My goal in reading this book was to sharpen my Linux skills and it helped me do exactly that. Though this book enjoys high average ratings everywhere it appears, I stayed away from it thinking that it would be filled with mundane tutorials on how to set up printers and plug in keyboards. It turned out to be a comprehensive and fun overview of Linux from the viewpoint of a System Administrator. I mean it when I say it's fun--the authors' se I
read this book cover to cover and skimmed very little. My goal in reading this book was to sharpen my Linux skills and it helped me do exactly that. Though this book enjoys high average ratings everywhere it appears, I stayed away from it thinking that it would be filled with mundane tutorials on how to set up printers and plug in keyboards. It turned out to be a comprehensive and fun overview of Linux from the viewpoint of a System Administrator. I mean it when I say it's fun--the authors'
senses of humor and inclusion of their own personal experiences make the read less of a trudge than it could be. Many recent grads, such as myself, suffer from having very little Linux training which can result in fundamental misunderstandings and derailed progress. This book, whether used as a reference, introduction, or a paperweight conveying that you know Linux, is worth purchasing. See this review and others on
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Like most technical books, this is not something I will read once and set aside, but rather use as a reference over and over (I am not a systems admin, but a motivated end user). Even though I haven't yet read it through I'm giving it five stars; the parts I have read are thorough, relatively easy to understand, and sprinkled with a pinch of humor--something that helps an otherwise dry subject matter go down easier, so to speak. Definitely recommended. Like most technical books, this is not something I will read once and set aside, but rather use as a reference over and over (I am not a systems admin, but a motivated end user). Even though I haven't yet read it through I'm giving it five stars; the parts I have read are thorough, relatively easy to understand, and sprinkled with a pinch of humor--something that helps an otherwise dry subject matter go down easier, so to speak. Definitely recommended. ...more
I did not read this book cover to cover (it's 1344 pages long!) but I've read enough (600+ pages) to say that this well known book is a bit overrated to be honest. Even though it's so long, it never goes into enough detail into each of the topics. It's an indispensable and must-read book if you want to understand how major parts of Linux works in a general sort of way, but I've found that actual sysadmin tasks required me to read other in-depth specialized books I did not read this book cover to cover (it's 1344 pages long!) but I've read enough (600+ pages) to say that this well known book is a bit overrated to be honest. Even though it's so long, it never goes into enough detail into each of the topics. It's an indispensable and must-read book if you want to understand how major parts of Linux works in a general sort of way, but I've found that actual sysadmin tasks required me to read other in-depth specialized books ...more
I can't believe I've read this book cover to cover (technically I didn't follow the order but I read everything). It's a great a book to teach you about unknown unknowns, for the rest you can always google. I can't believe I've read this book cover to cover (technically I didn't follow the order but I read everything). It's a great a book to teach you about unknown unknowns, for the rest you can always google. ...more
A long hard read, touches a large number of topics that one may encounter in a career in Computer Science without going into too much detail. A must read to get a quick overview of concepts ranging from basic linux fundamentals to VMs & Containers.
Clearly one of the best book to learn about systems administration. A must read for anyone who wants to try this field or anyone that just started their career.
It took me three months and my whole Goodreads reading list had to be adjusted to accommodate this mammoth resource but every single day was worth it! I am overflowing with superlatives for this book. I hardly skipped any sections. It was just loaded with the comprehensive information on system administration. It has definitely upgraded me from a complete Linux hobbyist and monkey into a fairly competent IT-savvy professional. I see myself keeping this book in my Kindle device as some sort of re It took me three months and my whole Goodreads reading list had to be adjusted to accommodate this mammoth resource but every single day was worth it! I am overflowing with superlatives for this book. I hardly skipped any sections. It was just loaded with the comprehensive information on system administration. It has definitely upgraded me from a complete Linux hobbyist and monkey into a fairly competent IT-savvy professional. I see myself keeping this book in my Kindle device as some sort of ready reference for things I am doing now. It's incredibly useful. If you are a career shifter to the IT industry and you need a primer and you are surrounded by sysadmins who cannot tell you the whole body of knowledge during training, let this book walk you through. It has substance, humor, and the perfect list of DevOps and sys ad topics that can catapult your knowledge of Unix and Linux. ...more
Jul 27, 2019 Paul rated it it was amazing This is a book that brought me to my profession, to my identity, to what I am. I am a system administrator (DevOps/SRE, call as you like it) for last 16 years. This book is ideal handbook for all xNIX sysadmins. Must read.
Jun 28, 2012 Alex rated it it was amazing One of
the greatest books for every sysadmin.
Mar 12, 2014 Artem Pyaykh rated it it was amazing Very comprehensive, but at the same time accessible. First chapters can be used as an intro to *nix to get a better understanding of how things work.
The most important technical book for any Linux or Unix system administrator.
May 28, 2017 Tony Poerio rated it it was amazing If you spend all day ssh'd into Linux machines, this is the book you need. Nemeth and team did it first, and they did it best. Don't waste your time on other UNIX books. If you spend all day ssh'd into Linux machines, this is the book you need. Nemeth and team did it first, and they did it best. Don't waste your time on other UNIX books. ...more
Good for First Linux Admin This is book for first step for Linux Administrator and to advance step.
Best guide book ever written.This is the bible for System Administration.
When I needed to decide whether I would purchase this
book, I opened it on a random page. The first phrase I read was: "loader is a scripting environment, and the scripting language is Forth". The footnote stated "This is a remarkable and interesting fact if you're a historian of programming languages, and unimportant otherwise". Yes, I thought, this is it! These are people that know how to write! Authors and me, reader, are on the same page as to what is needed in a Unix/Linux book. I don't want Authors and me, reader, are on the same page as to what
is needed in a Unix/Linux book. I don't want to see many similar step-by-step installation instructions. I don't like diagrams in which identical arrows can have multiple different and unexplained meanings. This book doesn't contain fuzzy diagrams (hardly any diagrams at all)! It is extremely well written, respects you as a reader, and is chock full of things you need to know if you are a Linux/Unix administrator. If you, like me, just want to spend your time well, then this book is is also for
you. In first instance, I thought this book was about Linux/Unix only. This is what many people may think, based on its title, but it is not true. This book also contains lessons of life about respect, friendship and loyalty. I'd like to view this book as a source of wisdom. I would like to say "Try it yourself. See how it works."
Jan 08, 2022 pdwalker rated it it was amazing If you want to learn the basics of unix/linux system
administration, this is your first stop To say that this is the best book about learning System Administration for unix/linux systems is no understatement in the least. All the basics are covered in a logical format and with clear examples. While I no longer need a book like this, it is always my first recommendation to anyone who wants to brush up, or learn how to manage modern unix/linux systems. I cannot rate this book highly enough. The first To say that this is the best book about learning System Administration for unix/linux systems is no understatement in the least. All the basics are covered in a logical format and with clear examples. While I no longer need a book like this, it is always my first recommendation to anyone who wants to brush up, or learn how to manage modern unix/linux
systems. I cannot rate this book highly enough. The first edition gave me my career start over 30 years ago, and the latest edition will give many others their start today. (review for fourth edition. Fifth edition is the current edition as of the time of this review)
A pretty long book about everything about *nix. A little bit outdated, but most of the stuff is still relevant. Keep in mind that it does not go into details, instead, you will get a general
overview and some basic understanding of all the systems (it looks like the book is touching everything admin-related you can imagine) and practices, but then you will have to find another source for the juicier stuff. Have to admit I skipped probably a half of the book – all non-Linux stuff (AIX, HP-UX? wow, Have to admit I skipped probably a half of the book – all non-Linux stuff (AIX, HP-UX? wow, haven't seen you guys in a while), along with some random chapters like "Printing".
I've decided to accomplish this reading because software developers should know how to run and maintain their software for end-users. A long, challenging read touches on many topics that you
may encounter in the real world without going into too much detail. This book is a comprehensive overview and an excellent place to start in production and infrastructure maintenance. Topics include Linux and FreeBSD knowledge, network configuration, initial host setup, security, monitoring, and countless othe I've decided to accomplish this reading because software developers should know how to run and maintain their software for end-users.A long, challenging read touches on many topics that you may encounter in the real world without going into too much detail. This book is a comprehensive overview and an excellent place to start in production and infrastructure maintenance. Topics include Linux and FreeBSD knowledge, network configuration, initial host setup, security, monitoring, and countless other things. ...more
Nov 17, 2019 Tolga Karahan rated it it was amazing I didn't completely read this book, rather I'm using it as a reference. When I wonder something about Linux and system administration I refer to this book. Sometimes I choose a topic which draws my attention from its content and learn it from this book. Its content is abundant and has interesting topics. It has clear, succinct explanations and reading them is a great joy. I didn't completely read this book, rather I'm using it as a reference. When I wonder something about Linux and system administration I refer to this book. Sometimes I choose a topic which draws my attention from its content and learn it from this book. Its content is abundant and has interesting topics. It has clear, succinct explanations and reading them is a great joy. ...more
I really enjoyed reading this book. Although not 'super' recent (this edition was written in 2017) it is still extremely relevant and up to date. Okay the UNIX/Linux eco-system at the administration level isn't evolving _that_ fast, but quite some recent developments like systemd, docker, containerization, infrastructure as code, devops are all present in the book. I really enjoyed reading this book. Although not 'super' recent (this edition was written in 2017) it is still extremely relevant and up to date. Okay the UNIX/Linux eco-system at the administration level isn't evolving _that_ fast, but quite some recent developments like systemd, docker, containerization, infrastructure as code, devops are all present in the book. ...more
Glad that this book is up to date, with new editions that contain information on things like Cloud computing, containers, devops, but also still about basics like performance tuning, logging, monitoring.
The book is a collection of pointers about a topic (each topic being a chapter, like configuration management). Each chapter exposes an overview of a topic, plus some good hints formalized from experience and then provides a list of books to read to go in depth in the topic.
Wow, just wow!!!
Jan 11, 2017 Leni Kadali rated it it was amazing Was a fantastic read. Needs to be updated though. But it's a great, great book. A classic in every sense of the word. Was a fantastic read. Needs to be updated though. But it's a great, great book. A classic in every sense of the word. ...more
Solid Linux administration material covering all possible aspects
Jul 18, 2018 Craig rated it really liked it Great resource. I need to buy this one as a go to reference
Nov 25, 2018 Dmitry rated it really liked it Fine, but a bit outdated book for starting linux administrators.
Aug 19, 2019 Tinwerume rated it did not like it
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