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| | The first edition of The Practice of System and Network
Administration introduced a generation of system and network administrators to a modern IT methodology.
Whether you use Linux, Unix, or Windows, this newly revised edition describes the essential practices
previously handed down only from mentor to protégé. This wonderfully lucid, often funny
cornucopia of information introduces beginners to advanced frameworks valuable for their entire career, yet is
structured to help even the most advanced experts through difficult projects.The book's four major
sections build your knowledge with the foundational elements of system administration. These sections guide
you through better techniques for upgrades and change management, catalog best practices for IT services, and
explore various management topics. Chapters are divided into The Basics and The Icing. When you get the Basics
right it makes every other aspect of the job easier–such as automating the right things first. The Icing
sections contain all the powerful things that can be done on top of the basics to wow customers and
managers.Inside, you'll find advice on topics such asThe key elements your networks and systems need in
order to make all other services run betterBuilding and running reliable, scalable services, including web,
storage, email, printing, and remote accessCreating and enforcing security policiesUpgrading multiple hosts at
one time without creating havocPlanning for and performing flawless scheduled maintenance windowsManaging
superior helpdesks and customer careAvoiding the "temporary fix" trapBuilding data centers that
improve server uptimeDesigning networks for speed and reliabilityWeb scaling and security issuesWhy building a
backup system isn't about backupsMonitoring what you have and predicting what you will needHow technically
oriented workers can maintain their job's technical focus (and avoid an unwanted management role)Technical
management issues, including morale, organization building, coaching, and maintaining positive
visibilityPersonal skill techniques, including secrets for getting more done each day, ethical dilemmas,
managing your boss, and loving your jobSystem administration salary negotiationIt's no wonder the first
edition received Usenix SAGE's 2005 Outstanding Achievement Award!This eagerly anticipated second edition
updates this time-proven classic:Chapters reordered for easier navigationThousands of updates and
clarifications based on reader feedbackPlus three entirely new chapters: Web Services, Data Storage, and
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