Ugghh - Gotta learn Unix
I recently bought a dedicated server, and now have come to obvious point where I will have to learn Unix. My question is, is Unix easy to learn? Where can I find a good resource on the net for it? Would it be easier for me to just hire someone to do this kind of thing?
Justin S posted this at 17:42 — 14th May 2000.
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I probably would have learned Linux before you got the dedicated server. But, since you already own it, buy a book like "Mastering Red Hat Linux 6" but for the flavor of linux that you have.
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Brian Farkas posted this at 18:39 — 14th May 2000.
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Some basic commands in linux are pretty easy to learn, but it wouldn't be very easy to learn to control an entire server. The easiest thing to do would be to hire a systems administrator, but if you think you have the time and will-power to learn it yourself, go for it!
Brian
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anti posted this at 07:51 — 15th May 2000.
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Hi Voltaire,
I agree that you should have learned "Unix" before you bought the server
Do you know how many Unix flavours are out there ?!
But if you need seom help ... well, I know somebody who has administered all kinds of unices for quite a while
What kind of server have you got ?
Maybe we can make a deal, if you have some space left
ciao
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Orpheus posted this at 03:24 — 16th May 2000.
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Let me write a few things.
Basics: you have to login... the "super user" a.k.a. admin is the root
Basic commands:
ls - list files in directory
cd - change directory
pico - the text editor (my best friend)
chmod - change the file permissions
perl - hmm.. wonder what this could be
gcc - C++ compiler
pine - the email program
Terms:
kernel - the big daddy of the system, what makes linux, linux. It's the engine of the linux bus. DONT MESS WITH IT UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING. Personal expierience. *groan*
ppp - point to point protocal. THis is what you'll use to dial other computers.
X11 - The GUI for linux. You may also have KDE installed, depends on your flavor of linux.
Other resources: http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/tutorials/212/1/ - this article will show you the basics of setting up your own web server
http://www.slashdot.org - Linux news, you can usually find the latest kernels there, things like that.
Thats all I have time to type right now.
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