Publisher's Synopsis
The widely used reference for experienced system administrators of the Solaris Operating Environment--now fully updated for the Solaris 8 platform. Focuses on the tasks experienced sysadmins find most challenging Completely updated for the Solaris 8 Operating Environment! Includes extensive new coverage of WebNFS technologyReady to leverage the full power of Solaris 8 software? Now there's a hands-on reference specifically for you. In Solaris 8 Advanced System Administrator's Guide, Third Edition, award-winning author Janice Winsor delivers hundreds of indispensible tips, step-by-step procedures, and quick reference tables, all focused on the features experienced administrators find most challenging.;Thoroughly updated, this book's coverage includes: The Solaris platform mail services, including detailed procedures for planning and customizing sendmail Understanding the NIS+ nameservice environment, and configuring both servers and clients All-new coverage of WebNFS technology--concepts, configuration, and day-to-day management Advanced security coverage--authentication, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and the Automated Security Enhancement Tool (ASET) New Service Access Facility services for terminals, modems, and printers Software management--installation, removal, patching, and more Automounter services, volume management, shell programming, and much moreNo matter how well you know Solaris, this book will make you far more effective--just as it has for thousands of Solaris sysadmins worldwide.
