Very Computer

N.S.S. seems to be more complete and more detailed that H&H; however,
H&H has a unique feature throughout the book called "Manager's Corner",
which deals with the managment of UNIX systems/users *and* how-to-deal-with
novice (mainframe?:) UNIX managers.  H&H is the only reference I am
aware of that deals with this human-factor issue.

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Georgia State University  (404) 651-2648     chop!
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I have recently become system administrator of a unix system that is the
campus main link to Internet.  I am relatively new to Unix and to Internet
although not new to computers and data communications.  The Sun Manuals
(4.1.1), Nemeth, Snyder & Seebass "Unix System Aministration Handbook", and
Hunter & Hunter "Unix Systems Advanced Administration and Management
Handbook" have been very helpful.  I have not, however, found much to help
me with the on-going management of our connection to Internet.

I need help in understanding proper administration of mail, newsgroups,
irc, ftp (in/out), security and other issues directly resulting from
connection to a network not under our direct control.

These areas were administered by students (by default) until I was named to
this newly created position.  The students (and their expertise) have
departed.  I would appreciate pointers to appropriate materials and/or
contact with someone willing to do some mentoring.

Thanks in advance

David Lundy
Unix Lab Director
University of the Pacific

I second this call for info. I'm in a similar position, except that I'm
not getting paid for it (i.e., I'm a grad student and I was out of the
country when this choice assignment was handed out...).

I have the yellow N.S.S. UNIX admin book, but not the Hunter book. Can
anyone out there comment on the merits of that tome? Is is
better/worse/a useful addition to/superfluous when one owns the N.S.S.
book?

Thanks!

                                Ross