"Most administration problems and techniques are documented in
more than one book as well as online. Preferred reference materials
may differ among administrators. However, some new editions of two
favorites have recently been released.
"This resource-full column includes reviews of a Linux
reference, a security book specializing in hacker protection, an
administration classic, and a welcome Linux notebook reference. The
selections specifically include:
Linux in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference, Third
Edition by Ellen Siever, Stephen Spainhour, Stephen Figgins,
and Jessica P. Hekman (O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.);
Hack Proofing Your Network: Internet Tradecraft by
Ryan Russell and Stace Cunningham, Contributors: Ryan Russell, Blue
Boar, Riley (caezar) Eller, Georgi Guninski, Oliver Friedrichs,
Greg Hoglund, Dan Kaminsky, Elias Levy, Mudge, Rain Forest Puppy,
Jeremy Rauch, Stace Cunningham, and Mike Schiffman (Syngress
Publishing, Inc.);
UNIX System Administration Handbook , Third Edition by
Evi Nemeth, Garth Snyder, Scott Seebass, and Trent R. Hein with
Adam Boggs, Rob Braun, Ned McClain, Dan Crawl, Lynda McGinley, and
Todd Miller (Prentice Hall); and
Linux for Your Laptop by Bill Ball, Technically
Reviewed by Tuxtops, Inc. (Prima Tech)."