Books for the system administrator. My bookshelf
Books
I believe that the most important tool for obtaining the skills of system administration are they - the books.
There are no special faculties teaching "adminstvo" - everyone comprehends it independently. By trial, error andpain , the loss of important data of various misadventures.
At the beginning of the path it is difficult to decide what needs to be read, because the array of information is so huge!
In this post I want to collect the most important and significant works for system administrators.
The bias will be on * nix adminstvo, but I hope the topic will be interesting for Windows colleagues and in the comments they will fill my gaps.
Post subjective and reflects only my own experience - I will tell about the books that helped my formation.
one
I'll start with the book that inspired me the most.
On one of the forums where I communicate, I once wrote very emotionally - “This is the most maschevian mast one of the mastheads I know”.
Humor, banter and rewarding experience - this book has it all. My favorite author, and I will return to his works.
By: Michael Lucas
Title: “FreeBSD. Detailed Guide »
I advise people walking screaming “bzda rip” to go through the forest.
This book is worth reading.
')
2
The following work is hard to describe in two words - it's just the bible * nix admin.
At one time I did not let go of this book, and now it is a “table”.
A great experience is stated, it must be read, read and read.
Authors: Evie Nemeth, Garth Snyder, Trent R. Hayne, Ben Wailey
Title: “Unix and Linux. System Administrator Guide
For myself, I purchased it in the original.
The writing language is very complicated, but immediately +100 to English.
3
Now touch the networks.
In understanding the basics of this book was extremely useful to me.
The first part describes in detail the fundamental things - what is the IP address, MAC address, the basics of routing, how to count the subnet mask without a calculator, and much, much more.
Posted by: Brian Hill
Title: "Complete Cisco Reference"
four
The next book is also on my shelf, but, frankly, I have not mastered it.
The people I replayed - “what to read through networks”, advised her to the voice.
Authors: Victor Olifer, Natalia Olifer
Name: “Computer networks. Principles, technologies, protocols "
As for me, it is better to take a course CCNA Exploration (there is on the Internet in a flash), which is great to make everything in its place.
But I still have to mention it.
five
I'll be back to Michael Lucas.
For general development, the following books will be very helpful.
The first book about OpenBSD. Stunning in its simplicity, security and completeness of the OS.
Only there I finally appreciated the power and usefulness of the man command.
There was a time when this OS was on my home server and the book was an important help.
By Michael W. Lucas
Title: "Absolute OpenBSD"
The second is about NetFlow.
Useful text in an amazing author's style.
Want to know what kind of traffic you have running - be sure to read.
By Michael W. Lucas
Title: "Network Flow Analysis"
6
Now we will go through specific, but not useless, topics.
If you are engaged in setting up / supporting MySQL, then you need to have this book at hand.
Authors: Baron Schwartz, Peter Zaitsev, Vadim Tkachenko
Title: "High Performance MySQL, 3rd Edition"
A lot of subtleties in setting a subject.
7
Mail servers, where do without them.
This book helped a lot and helps.
Authors: R. Hildebrandt, P. Ketter
Name: “Postfix. Detailed Guide »
eight
Continuing the topic will offer a couple of books on IP telephony.
The first is about Asterisk, the most complete and best source of information on this IP PBX.
Authors: Russell Bryant, Leaf Madsen, Jim Van Meghelen
Title: "Asterisk: The Definitive Guide"
Just now bought on Amazon in paper, happy as an elephant after bathing.
And if you decide to explore FreeSWITCH, then without this book you can not do.
Posted by: Anthony Minessale
Title: "FreeSWITCH 1.2"
9
I believe that every * nix admin should read this work from the pillar of all Unix.
I haven't seen so many cool tricks and tips anywhere.
Authors: Brian W. Kernigan, Rob Pike
Name: “Unix. Software environment
ten
I will dilute this cozy * nix / networks / etc circle with a book on Windows administration.
Not everyone will agree with me, but I consider it a bum and she helped me a lot at the start.
Posted by: Peter Shetka
Name: "Microsoft Windows server 2003. A practical guide to setting up the network"
All books are found on the Internet, if desired, everyone can easily find their own ...
Thank you for attention,
write in the comments about your favorite books - I will complement the post.
From the comments.
k3NGuru wrote:
“I was delighted with this book.
Well written and shows the main points of Windows Server 2012 administration. ”
Posted by: Lynn S.
Title: "Administration of Microsoft Windows Server 2012"
Ovsiannikov wrote:
“At one time, I was specifically looking for a book just on the command line, without water and stories about dwarves and sneakers.
Loved it, still the desk book (literally), although I haven’t opened it for a long time.
Authors: Jerry Peek, Shelley Powers, Tim O'Reilly, Mike Loukides
Title: "Unix Power Tools"
nixil wrote:
“Limoncelli“ Time management for system administrators ”is a must-read, I once again recommended to the newcomers to the IT department to read.”
I fully agree with nixil , it is difficult to overestimate the importance of reading the book - to read without fail.
Author: Thomas A. Limoncelli
Title: "Time Management for System Administrators"
urticazoku and xaryko advise:
“For novice admins and those who decide to master the profession themselves to read it is obligatory. There, a bunch of questions that will be faced will be dismantled, recommendations are given on what to do in different situations, and all this is supported by interesting examples. ”
Authors: Thomas A. Limoncelli, Christina Hogan, Strata Chailup
Name: "System and network administration. Practical Guide "
Amet13 adds:
“DNS and BIND - C.L., P.Albitts”
The book is indispensable for the administration of the popular named server, and to understanding the DNS gives a lot.
I forgot to write about it, correct it.
Authors: Cricket Lee, Paul Albitts
Name: "DNS and BIND"
And one more from Amet13 - “Linux. Required code and commands. Pocket Guide.
I did not read it myself , Amet13 writes that:
“Linux. Required code and commands. Pocket guide - S. Granneman (good handbook for beginners) [2] »
By: Scott Granneman
Name: “Linux. Required code and commands. Pocket Guide »
fkvf writes:
"For those who want to automate Python in system administration
The book is really a bit old
From myself I can say that I have taken a lot from this book, including when writing the launch of local ssh / telnet / vnc clients using the link from the Zabbix map
Authors: Noah Gift, Jeremy M. Jones
Title: "Python in UNIX and Linux system administration"
sergmesh writes:
recommend
Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles
Described not only how to do it, but why. The capabilities of different operating systems are compared, how task schedulers are arranged, etc.
Posted by: William Stalling
Name: Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles
Comrade from the forum sysadminz.ru under the nickname "oink :)" writes:
The next book is a great introduction to the basics of data storage systems, gives an overview of RAID, SAN (iSCSI / FC), backup and replication technologies, and is also the official study guide for the EMCISA 10-001 education. emc.com/guest/certification/framework/stf/stf.aspx Minimum water, minimum emc-specific technologies.
Author (Editor): EMC Education Services
Title: Information Storage and Management: Storing, Managing, and Protecting Digital Information
after it goes well
Storage Implementation in vSphere 5.0 (VMware Press)
Posted by: Mostafa Khalil
Name: Storage Implementation in vSphere 5.0 (VMware Press)
A great introduction to technology from M $ gives a general idea, without going into details, a bit more superficial than the version of 2003. After it, it is much easier to read more specialized books from M $. EMNIP, is in Russian.
Authors: Mark Minasi, Darril Gibson, Aidan Finn, Wendy Henry, Byron Hynes
Name: Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
The most important book on vmware, after it you can actually pass the vcp test (as opposed to the official books that come with the course), and have a sufficient understanding of the basics of virtualization to read more specialized books.
Posted by: Nick Marshall
Name: Mastering VMware vSphere 6
The main books to prepare for RHCSA / RHCE, contain all the necessary information to pass the test and give a sufficient overview of all the basics so that you can get some mana and read additional books and documentation. In September, the new version of RHEL 7 should be released. In the second book, additional labs and preconfigured (xs, as in Russian say) virtual machines for exercise.
Posted by: Michael Jang
Titles: RHCSA / RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification: Exams (Ex200 & Ex300) (Certification Press) and RHCSA / RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Practice Exams with Virtual Machines (Exams EX200 & EX300)
You can add a book
Posted by: Sander van Vugt
Title: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Administration: Real World Skills for Red Hat Administrators
and video from LinuxCBT.com www.linuxcbt.com/products_linuxcbt_el-6_edition.php or www.linuxcbt.com/products_linuxcbt_el-7_edition.php
I believe that the most important tool for obtaining the skills of system administration are they - the books.
There are no special faculties teaching "adminstvo" - everyone comprehends it independently. By trial, error and
At the beginning of the path it is difficult to decide what needs to be read, because the array of information is so huge!
In this post I want to collect the most important and significant works for system administrators.
The bias will be on * nix adminstvo, but I hope the topic will be interesting for Windows colleagues and in the comments they will fill my gaps.
Post subjective and reflects only my own experience - I will tell about the books that helped my formation.
one
I'll start with the book that inspired me the most.
On one of the forums where I communicate, I once wrote very emotionally - “This is the most maschevian mast one of the mastheads I know”.
Humor, banter and rewarding experience - this book has it all. My favorite author, and I will return to his works.
By: Michael Lucas
Title: “FreeBSD. Detailed Guide »
I advise people walking screaming “bzda rip” to go through the forest.
This book is worth reading.
')
2
The following work is hard to describe in two words - it's just the bible * nix admin.
At one time I did not let go of this book, and now it is a “table”.
A great experience is stated, it must be read, read and read.
Authors: Evie Nemeth, Garth Snyder, Trent R. Hayne, Ben Wailey
Title: “Unix and Linux. System Administrator Guide
For myself, I purchased it in the original.
The writing language is very complicated, but immediately +100 to English.
3
Now touch the networks.
In understanding the basics of this book was extremely useful to me.
The first part describes in detail the fundamental things - what is the IP address, MAC address, the basics of routing, how to count the subnet mask without a calculator, and much, much more.
Posted by: Brian Hill
Title: "Complete Cisco Reference"
four
The next book is also on my shelf, but, frankly, I have not mastered it.
The people I replayed - “what to read through networks”, advised her to the voice.
Authors: Victor Olifer, Natalia Olifer
Name: “Computer networks. Principles, technologies, protocols "
As for me, it is better to take a course CCNA Exploration (there is on the Internet in a flash), which is great to make everything in its place.
But I still have to mention it.
five
I'll be back to Michael Lucas.
For general development, the following books will be very helpful.
The first book about OpenBSD. Stunning in its simplicity, security and completeness of the OS.
Only there I finally appreciated the power and usefulness of the man command.
There was a time when this OS was on my home server and the book was an important help.
By Michael W. Lucas
Title: "Absolute OpenBSD"
The second is about NetFlow.
Useful text in an amazing author's style.
Want to know what kind of traffic you have running - be sure to read.
By Michael W. Lucas
Title: "Network Flow Analysis"
6
Now we will go through specific, but not useless, topics.
If you are engaged in setting up / supporting MySQL, then you need to have this book at hand.
Authors: Baron Schwartz, Peter Zaitsev, Vadim Tkachenko
Title: "High Performance MySQL, 3rd Edition"
A lot of subtleties in setting a subject.
7
Mail servers, where do without them.
This book helped a lot and helps.
Authors: R. Hildebrandt, P. Ketter
Name: “Postfix. Detailed Guide »
eight
Continuing the topic will offer a couple of books on IP telephony.
The first is about Asterisk, the most complete and best source of information on this IP PBX.
Authors: Russell Bryant, Leaf Madsen, Jim Van Meghelen
Title: "Asterisk: The Definitive Guide"
Just now bought on Amazon in paper, happy as an elephant after bathing.
And if you decide to explore FreeSWITCH, then without this book you can not do.
Posted by: Anthony Minessale
Title: "FreeSWITCH 1.2"
9
I believe that every * nix admin should read this work from the pillar of all Unix.
I haven't seen so many cool tricks and tips anywhere.
Authors: Brian W. Kernigan, Rob Pike
Name: “Unix. Software environment
ten
I will dilute this cozy * nix / networks / etc circle with a book on Windows administration.
Not everyone will agree with me, but I consider it a bum and she helped me a lot at the start.
Posted by: Peter Shetka
Name: "Microsoft Windows server 2003. A practical guide to setting up the network"
All books are found on the Internet, if desired, everyone can easily find their own ...
Thank you for attention,
write in the comments about your favorite books - I will complement the post.
From the comments.
k3NGuru wrote:
“I was delighted with this book.
Well written and shows the main points of Windows Server 2012 administration. ”
Posted by: Lynn S.
Title: "Administration of Microsoft Windows Server 2012"
Ovsiannikov wrote:
“At one time, I was specifically looking for a book just on the command line, without water and stories about dwarves and sneakers.
Loved it, still the desk book (literally), although I haven’t opened it for a long time.
Authors: Jerry Peek, Shelley Powers, Tim O'Reilly, Mike Loukides
Title: "Unix Power Tools"
nixil wrote:
“Limoncelli“ Time management for system administrators ”is a must-read, I once again recommended to the newcomers to the IT department to read.”
I fully agree with nixil , it is difficult to overestimate the importance of reading the book - to read without fail.
Author: Thomas A. Limoncelli
Title: "Time Management for System Administrators"
urticazoku and xaryko advise:
“For novice admins and those who decide to master the profession themselves to read it is obligatory. There, a bunch of questions that will be faced will be dismantled, recommendations are given on what to do in different situations, and all this is supported by interesting examples. ”
Authors: Thomas A. Limoncelli, Christina Hogan, Strata Chailup
Name: "System and network administration. Practical Guide "
Amet13 adds:
“DNS and BIND - C.L., P.Albitts”
The book is indispensable for the administration of the popular named server, and to understanding the DNS gives a lot.
I forgot to write about it, correct it.
Authors: Cricket Lee, Paul Albitts
Name: "DNS and BIND"
And one more from Amet13 - “Linux. Required code and commands. Pocket Guide.
I did not read it myself , Amet13 writes that:
“Linux. Required code and commands. Pocket guide - S. Granneman (good handbook for beginners) [2] »
By: Scott Granneman
Name: “Linux. Required code and commands. Pocket Guide »
fkvf writes:
"For those who want to automate Python in system administration
The book is really a bit old
From myself I can say that I have taken a lot from this book, including when writing the launch of local ssh / telnet / vnc clients using the link from the Zabbix map
Authors: Noah Gift, Jeremy M. Jones
Title: "Python in UNIX and Linux system administration"
sergmesh writes:
recommend
Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles
Described not only how to do it, but why. The capabilities of different operating systems are compared, how task schedulers are arranged, etc.
Posted by: William Stalling
Name: Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles
Comrade from the forum sysadminz.ru under the nickname "oink :)" writes:
The next book is a great introduction to the basics of data storage systems, gives an overview of RAID, SAN (iSCSI / FC), backup and replication technologies, and is also the official study guide for the EMCISA 10-001 education. emc.com/guest/certification/framework/stf/stf.aspx Minimum water, minimum emc-specific technologies.
Author (Editor): EMC Education Services
Title: Information Storage and Management: Storing, Managing, and Protecting Digital Information
after it goes well
Storage Implementation in vSphere 5.0 (VMware Press)
Posted by: Mostafa Khalil
Name: Storage Implementation in vSphere 5.0 (VMware Press)
A great introduction to technology from M $ gives a general idea, without going into details, a bit more superficial than the version of 2003. After it, it is much easier to read more specialized books from M $. EMNIP, is in Russian.
Authors: Mark Minasi, Darril Gibson, Aidan Finn, Wendy Henry, Byron Hynes
Name: Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
The most important book on vmware, after it you can actually pass the vcp test (as opposed to the official books that come with the course), and have a sufficient understanding of the basics of virtualization to read more specialized books.
Posted by: Nick Marshall
Name: Mastering VMware vSphere 6
The main books to prepare for RHCSA / RHCE, contain all the necessary information to pass the test and give a sufficient overview of all the basics so that you can get some mana and read additional books and documentation. In September, the new version of RHEL 7 should be released. In the second book, additional labs and preconfigured (xs, as in Russian say) virtual machines for exercise.
Posted by: Michael Jang
Titles: RHCSA / RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification: Exams (Ex200 & Ex300) (Certification Press) and RHCSA / RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Practice Exams with Virtual Machines (Exams EX200 & EX300)
You can add a book
Posted by: Sander van Vugt
Title: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Administration: Real World Skills for Red Hat Administrators
and video from LinuxCBT.com www.linuxcbt.com/products_linuxcbt_el-6_edition.php or www.linuxcbt.com/products_linuxcbt_el-7_edition.php
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