Mastering Solaris 8

This book helps you to put the strengths of Solaris to work for your organization. "Mastering Solaris 8" is an indispensable guide to the version of Unix famed for its network services and robustness as a Web and application server. Inside, you'll find essential information on installing, configuring, and optimizing Sun Microsystems' latest release, along with the step-by-step instruction and expert advice you need to make Solaris the cornerstone of an effective, secure network. This book's coverage includes: installing Solaris; logging in and managing sessions; working with commands and utilities; managing files, folders, and directories; using the CDE and OpenWindows desktops; installing and configuring devices; configuring a workstation for networking; setting up and managing network printing; installing programs; working with user and group accounts; backing up and restoring files and folders; using the Mail and Calendar applications; accessing the Internet; using text editors; working with the Bourne, Korn, and C Shells; and troubleshooting your workstation or server.