The rapid proliferation of mobile networks for both public use and private has made connectivity-on-the-go a desirable, if not absolutely essential, condition.
For years, support for scripting and command-line administration on the Windows platform has paled in comparison to the support offered by the Unix platform.
When Steve Jobs jumped on stage at Macworld San Francisco 2006 and announced the new Intel-based Macs, the question wasn't if, but when someone would figure out a hack to get Windows XP running on these new "e;Mactels.
A modern computer system that's not part of a network is even more of an anomaly today than it was when we published the first edition of this book in 1991.
If you're preparing for the new CompTIA 2006 certification in A+, or the current Network+ and Security+ certifications, you'll find this book invaluable.
Ubuntu Linux--the most popular Linux distribution on the planet--preserves the spirit embodied in the ancient African word ubuntu, which means both "e;humanity to others"e; and "e;I am what I am because of who we all are.
This easy-to-follow reference shows a variety of professionals how to use the Concurrent Versions System (CVS), the open source tool that lets you manage versions of anything stored in files.
"e;The computer world is like an intellectual Wild West, in which you can shoot anyone you wish with your ideas, if you're willing to risk the consequences.
The Unix for Oracle DBAs Pocket Reference puts within easy reach the commands that Oracle database administrators need most when operating in a Unix environment.
Essential System Administration,3rd Edition is the definitive guide for Unix system administration, covering all the fundamental and essential tasks required to run such divergent Unix systems as AIX, FreeBSD, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Tru64 and more.
Ubuntu Linux--the most popular Linux distribution on the planet--preserves the spirit embodied in the ancient African word ubuntu, which means both "e;humanity to others"e; and "e;I am what I am because of who we all are.
"e;Neither a "e;Starting Linux"e; book nor a dry reference manual, this book has a lot to offer to those coming to Fedora from other operating systems or distros.
Mac OS X Tiger Server Administration gives Unix, Windows, and Mac administrators what they need to master every aspect of this server, from the command line to Apple's graphical tools.
System Performance Tuning answers one of the most fundamental questions you can ask about your computer: How can I get it to do more work without buying more hardware?
If you've ever wondered how Linux carries out the complicated tasks assigned to it by the IP protocols -- or if you just want to learn about modern networking through real-life examples -- Understanding Linux Network Internals is for you.
Windows XP Pocket Reference is a handy book for power users and system administrators who need a solid reference with quick answers, but not a lot of explanation.
The press has called Tekserve Corporation, the idiosyncratic Macintosh repair store in New York City, "e;The Epicenter of Mac Culture in NYC"e;, "e;The leader in Apple triage services"e; and "e;warm and eclectic - maybe even a little eccentric"e;.
With the spread of web-enabled desktop clients and web-server based applications, developers can no longer afford to treat security as an afterthought.