Synopses & Reviews
Guide to UNIX Using Linux, Second Edition is a hands-on, practical guide that teaches the fundamentals of the UNIX operating system concepts, architecture and administration. These concepts are taught using Linux, a free, PC-compatible UNIX clone that is an ideal teaching tool for many basic and advanced UNIX commands. The power, stability, and flexibility of UNIX has contributed to its popularity in mission-critical business and networking applications. * Includes a copy of Red Hat« Linux« Publisher's Edition version 7.2 (www.redhat.com). * Covers shell programming, database management, editing, C programming, debugging, internet access, X-Windows basics, and rapid application development using standard UNIX tools like awk, sed, and perl. * Provides users with a working knowledge of basic system utilities. * Features review questions, hands-on exercises, and discovery exercises at the end of each chapter, allowing students to practice skills as they are learned.
About the Author
Michael Palmer is an industry consultant and teacher who has written numerous networking and operating systems books, including best-selling books about Windows Server systems and UNIX/Linux. He holds a Ph.D. degree from the University of Colorado and has worked over 25 years in higher education and in the industry as a teacher, systems and networking specialist, technical manager, and consultant. He is president of CertQuick, which provides computer and network consulting services, technical authoring services, and computer science curriculum development for schools. Dr. Palmer is the author of many other books in the industry.
Table of Contents
1. The Essence of UNIX 2. Exploring the UNIX File System and Security 3. The UNIX Editors 4. UNIX File Processing 5. Advanced File Processing 6. Introduction to Shell Programming 7. Advanced Shell Programming 8. Exploring the UNIX Utilities 9. Perl and CGI Programming 10. Developing UNIX Applications in C and C++ 11. The X Window System Appendices: A: How to Access a UNIX/Linux Operating System B: Syntax Guide to UNIX Commands C: How to Install Red Hat Linux 7.2 D: UNIX Variants E: Linux Security: Network and Internet Connectivity