Author Description
This volume offers practical insights into the function and operation of the most widely-used UNIX internal facilities and external utilities. The book covers System Release 4 which encompasses the AIX, SUNOS, ULTRIX, ZENIX and BSD versions of UNIX. It is intended as a rapid access reference for programmers developing programs tailored to the underlying structures of UNIX and for system administrators seeking efficient methods of installing, configuring and maintaining UNIX systems.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the functional architecture and operational requirements of UNIX System Release 4 to provide a comprehensive reference for technical professionals. Robert B. Bennett synthesizes the complexities of internal facilities and external utilities across multiple UNIX variants, offering a structured framework for both software development and system maintenance. The text serves as a technical bridge between high-level programming needs and low-level system configuration tasks.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of UNIX System Release 4 internal facilities
- Configuration and maintenance methodologies for system administrators
- Comparative coverage of AIX, SUNOS, ULTRIX, ZENIX, and BSD versions
Scope Limits
- Does not cover post-System Release 4 developments or modern Linux distributions
- Excludes high-level application design patterns unrelated to UNIX internals
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Technical professionals frequently utilize this text as a foundational reference for legacy UNIX environments. Experts highlight the book's utility in navigating the specific nuances of System Release 4 across diverse hardware platforms.
Page Count:
448
Publication Date:
1993-01-01
Publisher:
Computing McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070047456
ISBN-13:
9780070047457
Technology
Unix
Programming
Software
APIs & Operating Environments
Computer Science
System Administration