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Reference books about computer related subjects (system administration, programming).Managing Internet Information Services
Authors: Cricket Liu, Jerry Peek, Russ Jones, Bryan Buus, Adrian NyeReview:
For companies interested in gaining an Internet "presence", most of the current crop of "business on the Internet" books recommend becoming an information provider. None of them are really good at telling you how. Here, then, is the first "all-in-one" compilation of Internet server tools. The book covers everything from simple finger responses, to mail servers, to ftp, to WAIS, to Gopher and World Wide Web servers. "Firewall" security, legal issues and intellectual property are touched on. While technical details predominate, there are practical suggestions for design as well. Unfortunately, this book is not really for managers. The material is demanding and requires a knowledge of UNIX. The authors note this in the preface, and... Rest of this review on the detail page
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The third edition of Unix System Administration Handbook stands as a fantastic Unix book, perhaps one that's destined for legend. It's arguably the best general Unix book around. Don't delay in getting it, and don't spend too much time flinching at the price; it's worth it. If you work with Unix--in any of its flavors--you'll use this book, and frequently. How, then, to begin the song of praises for the book? Let's start with its comprehensiveness. The authors--a whole passel of them, but miraculously consistent in style--deal with every subject that's central to the Unix universe. Their diligence extends even to detailed coverage of subjects (like the ... Rest of this review on the detail page
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Practical Issues in Database Management: A Reference for the Thinking Practitioner
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Lang: Dutch. For the people who want to learn some basics about PHP it's a good and clear book (cd included has german examples ---). Also advanced engineers and scripters have a perfect "lookup thing". Clear 'working' examples and good writing.
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