Mastering Solaris 8


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Put the Strengths of Solaris to Work for Your Organization Mastering Solaris 8 is an indispensable guide to the version of UNIX famed for its network services and robustness as a Web and application server. Inside, you'll find essential information on installing, configuring, and optimizing Sun Microsystems' latest release, along with the step-by-step instruction and expert advice you need to make Solaris the cornerstone of an effective, secure network. Coverage includes: Installing Solaris Logging in and managing sessions Working with commands and utilities Managing files, folders, and directories Using the CDE and OpenWindows desktops Installing and configuring devices Configuring a workstation for networking Setting up and managing network printing Installing programs Working with user and group accounts Backing up and restoring files and folders Using the Mail and Calendar applications Accessing the Internet Using text editors Working with the Bourne, Korn, and C Shells Troubleshooting your workstation or server




Sun Solaris 8 System Administration


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This guide includes all the exam objectives covered in the test required to become a Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris 8. It features unique content that serves as an ideal complement to other training materials in a concise format.




Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac


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The perfect introduction for getting up and running and getting the most out of your iMac Apple's iMac is a sleek, all-in-one desktop. In a clear, easy-to-follow visual format, Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac demonstrates everything you need to know about your new Apple iMac, from the iMac's features and capabilities to the most common peripherals you'll be using with it. Whether you're a total newbie to Macs and the Mac OS or an experienced user looking for expert tips to improve your experience, this book is your perfect guide. Takes you through the basics to get up and running with the iMac's plug-and-play simplicity Walks you through setting up a customized desktop, working with the OS, working with email, and troubleshooting and maintenance tricks that will extend the life of an iMac Explores such topics such as editing photos in iPhoto, creating award winning home movies with iMovie, and connecting all those cool devices like an iPhone or iPod so that readers can kick back and chill out with iTunes Shows you how to browse the web with Safari, use iCal to track appointments, and what to do if something should ever go wrong with your iMac With 450 rich, full color screenshots and illustrations, and straight-forward step-by-step instructions, Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac will quickly make you comfortable with your iMac and help you master the advanced features that make the iMac so cool.




Mastering Windows Server 2003


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Provides information on planning, installing, configuring, and maintaining the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, SP1 system.




FreeBSD Mastery: Specialty Filesystems


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Filesystems for everything! FreeBSD includes many special-purpose filesystems. FreeBSD Mastery: Specialty Filesystems takes you through these filesystems, helping you solve problems you didn’t know you have. These filesystems underlie everything from application servers to jails. You’ll learn to manage: -removable media -MSDOS and Linux filesystems -CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray disks -devfs -process filesystems -the file descriptor filesystem -the POSIX message queue filesystem -union mounts -null mounts -both memory filesystems, and when to use each -NFS versions 2, 3, and 4 -iSCSI targets and initiators -the Common Internet File System -networked disk redundancy with geom_gate and HAST -high availability storage with HAST and iSCSI -NFSv4 Access Control Lists -User Space Filesystems -FreeBSD’s Solaris-compatible automounter System administrators of any expertise level will expand their FreeBSD mastery with FreeBSD Mastery: Specialty Filesystems.







Mastering BEA WebLogic Server


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Designed to show experienced developers how to become power developers with BEA WebLogic Covers BEA WebLogic Server version 8.1 and earlier versions A perfect companion to the bestselling book, Mastering Enterprise JavaBeans, Second Edition (0471-41711-4) Companion Web site includes technology updates and links to related sites







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Mastering Solaris 2


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Here's a comprehensive guide to SunSoft's UNIX-based operating environment. Learn to work under OpenWindows 3.0, use the graphical DeskSet tools, and use essential system commands for file management, text editing, security, e-mail, and more.