System admin book?

conorr · 09-25-2013, 01:06 PM

I don't really read that much and I'm not really interested in any books so if I want to read it may as well be something that I'm interested in

Something to do with security, terminal, OS just the main points anything else will be fine.

ejfallas · 09-25-2013, 01:29 PM

Hi, a very well-made sysadmin intro reading I'd recommend is the Slackware book: http://www.slackbook.org/
Most of its contents are distro-transparent, perhaps the booting portion and package mgmt are specific to Slax, however, if you need specifics for other distros, might look for something else on their main websites.
Another all-time favorite of mine is the Linux Documentation Project: http://tldp.org/

carlosinfl · 09-25-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by conorr

I don't really read that much and I'm not really interested in any books ...

I hope you don't plan on having a job / position that relies on you keeping their data / systems up. You can find O'Reilly has millions of Linux System Administration Pocket Guides. I suggest starting there. They're small / handy / and full of great info. I carry one always w/ me in my EDC.

tombelcher7 · 09-26-2013, 07:09 AM

Debian: http://debian-handbook.info/get/now/

(Free, but they would like voluntary payments if you find it in your heart)

chrism01 · 09-26-2013, 06:27 PM

That's a little vague, but http://www.linuxtopia.org/online_boo...ion_index.html and take your pick

TommyC7 · 09-26-2013, 11:09 PM

Essential System Administration by Eileen Frisch.

One of my favorite books of all time. I keep it on my shelves just in case.

tombelcher7 · 09-27-2013, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chrism01

That's a little vague, but http://www.linuxtopia.org/online_boo...ion_index.html and take your pick

I like your resource; i'm making a note of it

frankbell · 09-27-2013, 09:43 PM

There is a wealth of resources at The Linux Documentation Project, both long and short one.

For clarity of writing, I can recommend anything by Machtelt Garrells.

Habitual · 09-28-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyC7

Essential System Administration by Eileen Frisch.

One of my favorite books of all time. I keep it on my shelves just in case.

If I had to ditch all my computer books except one, This is the one I'd keep.