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 handbook investigates the functional architecture and operational requirements of the UNIX System Release 4 environment. Robert B. Bennett provides a technical framework designed for software developers and system administrators who require a comprehensive understanding of internal facilities and external utilities. The text serves as a reference manual for managing diverse UNIX versions, including AIX, SUNOS, ULTRIX, ZENIX, and BSD.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Technical documentation for UNIX System Release 4 internal facilities
- Configuration and maintenance methodologies for system administrators
- Programming interfaces for software development within UNIX structures
Scope Limits
- Does not cover post-Release 4 developments or modern Linux distributions
- Excludes high-level application development outside of system-level utilities
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a specialized reference for legacy UNIX environments and system-level programming. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is tailored specifically for professionals managing Release 4 systems.
Page Count:
448
Publication Date:
1995-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070047448
ISBN-13:
9780070047440
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