Analytical Network and System Administration Managing Human-Computer Systems

Author/creator Burgess, Mark, 1966- Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWiley [Imprint] Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Description382 p. ill 24.400 x 016.800 cm.
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Summary Annotation Network&#160;and&#160;system administration usually refers to the skill of keeping computers and networks running properly.&#160; But in truth, the skill needed is that of <i>managing complexity.</i>&#160;&#160;This book describes the science behind these complex systems, independent of the actual operating systems they work on.&#160;<p>It provides a theoretical approach to systems administration that:</p><ul><li>saves time in performing common system administration tasks.</li><li>allows safe utilization of untrained and trained help in maintaining mission-critical systems.</li><li>allows efficient and safe centralized network administration.</li></ul><p><i>Managing Human-Computer Networks</i>:</p><ul><li>Will show how to make informed analyses and decisions about systems, how to diagnose faults and weaknesses</li><li>Gives advice/guidance as to how to determine optimal policies for system management</li><li>Includes exercises&#160;that illustrate the key points of the book</li></ul><p>The book&#160;provides a unique approach to an old problem and&#160;will become a classic for researchers and graduate students in Networking and Computer Science, as well as practicing system managers and system administrators.</p>
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LCCN 2004007047
ISBN9780470861004
ISBN0470861002 (Trade Cloth) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780470861004
Stock number00028608

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