SysAdmin Resources

Computer Networking Concepts
  • Hubs, Routers, Switches
  • Firewalls, Gateways, Proxy Servers, ...
  • Ethernet
  • Web Services
  • Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • CIDR Explained (See http://public.pacbell.net/dedicated/cidr.html, also IP Adresses).
  • etc
    • Unix information and links thanks to Dr. Briggs

    Alphabetical Directory of Linux Commands

    Linux Exercises for a crash course in Linux

    The Linux File System
  • The Linux File Structure from www.comptechdoc.org/os/linux/manual1/linuxfilestructure.html
  • Structure of the Linux File System from www.start-linux.com/articles/article_173.php
  • General Overview of the Linux File System from www.faqs.org/docs/linux_intro/sect_03_01.html
  • Getting started with Linux - Lesson 4 from www.linux.org/lessons/beginner/l4/lesson4b.html
  • Installing Debian Linux
  • Remote connection to Debian Linux
    • Regular Expressions
  • A Regular Expression Quick Reference
  • Learn Regular Expressions
  • A good Intro. to Regular Expressions
    • Debian GNU Linux documentation and FAQ

    Unix System Admin links
  • A course from the University of Ohio
  • Resources from Stokely Consulting
  • comp.unix.admin FAQ
  • Unix links from Tariq Nazir
  • Principles of System Administration
  • College Hacking Exposed (see http://www.russonline.net/tonikgin/EduHacking.html)
    • Windows 2000 Administration from LabMice.net
    Windows 2003 Administration from Microsoft

    Editing in Unix
  • emacs quick reference card
  • xemacs quick reference card
  • A VI Editor Tutorial
  • A gvim tutorial
    • Ethics in System Administration
    USACM Backs Efforts to Restore Balance to Copyright Law
    Former ACM Pres Voices Concerns on Pentagon's New System

    DOS/Windows Command Line and Batch Processing
  • Writing DOS Bat Files
  • The DOS batch file programming handbook & tutorial
  • Windows and DOS Questions and Answers
  • System Configuration via "System - Advanced" Settings through Control Panel.
  • Run - Sysedit/MSConfig - for system configuration.
  • NT batch files
  • Windows XP Command Reference
  • Windows 2000 Command Reference
  • Windows 2003 Command Reference
  • Using batch files in W2003
  • Windows Script Host
  • The DOS batch file programming handbook & tutorial
  • Caldera DR-DOS 7.02 User Guide
  • OneSmartClick.com
  • LabMice.net
  • Command Prompt FAQ
    • Backups - Performing proper backups are an important responsibility of system managers. Backups must be done not only to protect users but often also as a legal requirement such as when payroll or tax records are kept on a computer. Proper backups are dependent upon the needs of a particular installation but most principles hold across installations. Here is an excerpt from an old manual that addresses backup procedures. Although some references in the document are outdated the principles of backing up remain the same.

    Scripting
    Win32Scripting Examples
    Python Scripting
    Perl Scripting
    Unix Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide
    A C++ program that accesses DOS environment variables
    logger.cpp - a C++ program that accesses log files
    A script that uses logger.exe
    A script that accesses the password file

    SysInternals Utilities

    Creating a Boot Disk is an important backup procedure for both Windows and Unix systems. Whenever you install an operating system make sure you have created an emorgency boot disk in case your main boot device(s) are disabled for whatever reasons. Store the disks where they can be easily located when needed yet are safe.

    Domain Migration and Consolidation

      Lynchburg College Network Plan circa 1992
    1. Table of Contents
    2. INTRODUCTION - CREATION OF THE NETWORK TASK FORCE
    3. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
    4. SPECIFICATIONS
    5. SPECIFIC COSTS AND DETAILS FOR PHASED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
    6. SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS
    7. Glossary of Terms

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