Re: New to UNIX and would like advice
- From: Dave <someplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:06:40 +0000
Paco wrote:
Greetings,
I am somewhat new to UNIX and would like some direction on where to go
to learn more. I have worked along side UNIX admins and have "toyed"
with Linux and UNIX in the past, so I am not 100% new.
I have mostly worked with send mail and how it interacts with my
Exchange server. Yes, I am a Windows engineer along with other
credentials.
I am currently working on a Solaris 9 server, SunFire 220 and its main
purpose is using Veritas NetBackup 4.5.
Any direction would be great, I am currently reading many sites as
well as many IM conversations with a couple of UNIX admins I know.
Thanks,
Paco
I think Richard Gilbert's advice is pretty good.
You might want to consider getting a multi-processor box, as some commands can only be useufully used on multi-processor boxes, and I think any competant admin must know about MP machines. These are quite cheap now - Ultra 60, Ultra 80, Blade 1000, Blade 2000 are all worth considering.
There are quite a few differences between x86 Solaris and SPARC, so if you want to really learn Solaris, it is worth getting a SPARC box and installing Solaris on an x86 PC.
This book is pretty good in my opinion
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Solaris-System-Administration-Exam-Cram/dp/0789734613/ref=cm_pdp_review_teaser_product/202-0330515-0131019
Avoid this one like the plague - although strangely they get the same rating on Amazon (3.5)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Certified-Administrator-CX-310-200-CX-310-202-Certification/dp/0072229594/ref=cm_cr-mr-title/202-0330515-0131019
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