Principles of Network and System Administration

by Mark Burgess

A single, comprehensive resource that responds to the high demand for specialists who can provide advice to users and handle day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of computer systems and networks Author approaches both network and system administration from the perspective of the principles that do not change on a day-to-day basis Shows how to discover customer needs and then use that information to identify, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements New coverage includes Java services and Ipv6

Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Mark Burgess is a writer with many interests. His books span from fiction to hard science, and he actively writes philosphically in his blog about all aspects of modern information culture. He is an active public speaker on the international conference circuit, and is engaged in promoting science to a wide audience.

He is the Founder and original author of CFEngine. He was senior lecturer and then appointed full professor of Network and System Administration at Oslo University College from 1994-2011. He was the first professor with this title, and is largely responsible for defining the field. Mark Burgess obtained a PhD in Theoretical Physics at Newcastle University, for which he received the Runcorn Prize.

Reviews

[Ajitabh Pandey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book. A must read for every System / Network Administrator.