- Paperback: 512 pages
- Publisher: O'Reilly Media; Second Edition edition (July 8 2001)
- Language: French
- ISBN-10: 1565925106
- ISBN-13: 978-1565925106
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 18 x 2.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 739 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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- #24 in Books > Computers & Internet > Operating Systems > Unix > Administration
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Cross-platform file sharing under Network File System (NFS) is so reliable that in most organisations, it works pretty much unattended. Ditto for the directory services that Network Information System (NIS) provides. Managing NFS and NIS is for people who want to know more about how NFS and NIS do their vital work, and how to make them operate in unusual circumstances. Focused on the Solaris and Linux implementations of NFS and NIS, this book is ideal for the UNIX system administrator who's familiar with TCP/IP networking and everyday system administration. The second edition of this book eliminates much of the programming material that appeared in its predecessor and replaces it with information on NFS 3, its support of IPSec and Kerberos security, and its operation under Solaris 8.
This is a blue O'Reilly book, packed to the gunwales with information of interest to people in a hurry to optimise their systems and resolve difficulties. It's easy to locate the passage you need via the index or through the table of contents, and most entries provide a great mix of how-to material (in the form of input-and-output listings) and explanatory text (expert commentary, often with notes on applicable variations). If there's a command, option, or configuration parameter associated with NIS or NFS, you'll find documentation of it here. --David Wall
Topics covered: Network File System (NFS) and Network Information System (NIS) for UNIX machines, especially Solaris (through version 8) and Linux (through version 2.2). Automounting, security, diskless workstations, and performance tuning are among the many details the authors address.
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"If you administrate a collection of Unix systems of any flavour then buy this book. There will always be something of interest that will make your Unix network easier to use and manage - guaranteed. If your network involves NT interconnectivity then still buy it but read the opinion on PCNFS verses SAMBA with an open mind." - Jon Wilks, Cvu, June 2002
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This review is from: Managing NFS and NIS (Paperback)
Hello, My name is Mike Eisler, and I am one of theco-authors of Managing NFS and NIS, Second Edition. I'm writing this note to offer additional information to potential readers. At the time I submitted this note, most of the Another difference is that first edition of this book The second edition provides information you won't find Thank you for considering our book.
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NFS, NIS and automounter, a great combonation!,
By Gerald Ford "pho_kin" (The Jack n' the Box at the corner) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Managing NFS and NIS (Paperback)
Anyone who has ever administered a network of at least 3-4 servers (if not more) will find individually updating accounts, software and such to be a burden. I found myself in this situation not too long ago, and then I picked up this book, and found the answers I was looking for.Most Unix admins have heard of NFS and NIS but might not have considered using them together. This book gives a very thorough discussion each topic, how to set it up, how to deal with advanced issues, and how to troubleshoot. Admins will really develop an appreciation for how useful these tools can be, especially when used together. Though LDAP is gaining prominence, a network utilizing NIS, NFS, and automounter is still a very nice network to administer. Even just learning NFS/automounter is time well spent because it is a service not likely to go away. I really felt this this book was worth the time and money because it really helps the intermediate to advanced admin better gain control of the network (instead of the network controlling him :). Definintely give this book a try. Enjoy!
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A note from one of the co-authors,
By Michael R. Eisler - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Managing NFS and NIS (Paperback)
Hello, My name is Mike Eisler, and I am one of theco-authors of Managing NFS and NIS, Second Edition. I'm writing this note to offer additional information to potential readers. At the time I submitted this note, most of the Another difference is that first edition of this book The second edition provides information you won't find Thank you for considering our book. 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent! Helps both beginners and experienced,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Managing NFS and NIS (Paperback)
Does not leave out essential information. Gives useful examples where needed. Though not a beginner to Unix, I was not very familiar with NIS and NFS. I was very pleased to find a Unix book that gave me all I wanted to know in an understandable format. This is not always the case with the O'reilly books.
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Valuable tool for UNIX systems administrators,
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I was formerly the UNIX Systems Administrator oflarge company where we had several variants of the UNIX operating system employed.
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