Linux for Windows Administrators

by Mark Minasi and Dan York

Published 10 December 2002
Far from toppling Microsoft's mighty Windows empire, Linux has succeeded in finding a place alongside Windows in many enterprise-scale networks. More than ever before, Windows administrators need to be familiar with Linux and understand the relative strengths and weaknesses of the two operating systems. New to the "Minasi Windows Administration Library", this title is an update of the highly-acclaimed "Linux for Windows NT/2000 Administrators: The Secret Decoder Ring" (ISBN: 0782127304). Written for the experienced Windows administrator, this book provides practical information on integrating Linux and Windows.

Windows 2000 is a complex operating system that has grown in popularity in mission-critical business environments. Microsoft recently revealed that it has sold over 1 million licenses to Windows 2000 Server. As such, Windows administrators need expert technical advice on the difficult topics associated with managing their server networks often from remote locations. This title is part of The Mark Minasi "Windows 2000" Series. This important new product line for Sybex is designed to build upon the success of Mark's previous books and his national reputation. The importance of this book is that it provides expert guidance on how to deploy multiple location servers and administer them from remote locations.

A presentation of Linux specifically aimed at Windows users. The text explains all Linux's essentials, dispels its myths, shows how to use Linux in an enterprise, and provides guidelines and tips on setting up various Linux servers in a Windows environment.