System Administration

Process of managing computer operating systems. Including tasks such as installing software, configuring users, and troubleshooting.

Sub-headings:

LINUX/UNIX

Created at Bell Labs in the early 1970's, this powerful operating system (Unix) has been the de facto standard for large workstations and datacenters. Linux is similar but suited for PCs.

Resources in this category:

CERT Coordination Center
http://www.cert.org/

The CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) website is a resource for tracking and reporting Internet security vulnerabilities. CERT also provides security incident response services and articles to help novices and experts alike protect their computer systems.

The Computer Technology Documentation Project
http://www.comptechdoc.org/

This site contains computer documentation and information in various technical areas including markup and web languages, operating systems, hardware, programming, and networking. This documentation is suited for beginners and experts alike.

DevX.com
http://www.devx.com/DevX/Door/6947

DevX.com helps software, web developers and IT professionals get answers to tough development questions. Other features are a buyer's guide, an event calendar that covers significant events in the computer industry, a career link, and a searchable database.

Helpanswers.com: Online Support Center
http://www.helpanswers.com/

Provides free help with computer related resources, such as answering technical issues with your computer.

IT World
http://www.sun.com//

Open Source Software resources hosted by the International Data Group.

Linux Planet
http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/

Features news, tutorials, reference resources, and documentation about the Linux platform and for Linux system administrators.

RFC Editor
http://www.rfc-editor.org/overview.html

Requests for Comments (RFCs) are "a series of notes, started in 1969, about the Internet (originally the ARPANET)." RFC standards are very widely followed by both commercial software and freeware in the Internet and Unix communities. This website allows you to search for RFCs and read about their history.