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Basic commands
Cron
Creating CDs
Device Files
DHCP server (Solaris)
Filesystem explained
Fsck
grub/lilo vanished!
Linux applications?
Linux databases?
Linux distributions
Serial Console
Solaris devices
Solaris disks - Intro
Solaris disks - Adding
Solaris x86 install
SQL/Shell script
Syslog/Monitoring
Time Synchronisation.
Virtual Memory
Web Multi-Language
Web Server Errors
Humour
Unix a Prank



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This FAQ covers topics such as Cron, Syslog, Fsck, Solaris Disks and an explanation of the Filesystem. The focus is on Linux and Solaris.

The collection started life as a series questions that I've answered from AllExperts. Many documents have now gone well beyond this and represent the accumulated knowledge acquired from too many years of dealing with Unix in its many guises.

Question Topics covered
Running jobs/scripts at Intervals - aka "Tell me about cron" cron, cron script, cronlog, debuging, troubleshooting.
Synchronising the time/clocks between systems. ntp, rdate
How do I extract SQL data in a shell script. sql, shell scripts
Where do I obtain application software for Linux linux, application software
How to use a serial(rs232) device as a console serial, rs232, console,
break signal, getty, "ok" prompt
Solaris: How do I find out what disks are attached to my system Solaris format, partitioning, labelling, mounting filesystems
Solaris: I have a new disk how do I put it to use?

Solaris format,
partitioning, newfs
How do I create a CD-ROM under Linux ? cdrom, scsi, burst transfer
My (Linux) boot loader vanished after I installed Windows ! Linux, boot loader, grub, lilo
Installing Solaris x86 Solaris x86, format, fdisk, troubleshooting
What Databases are supported by Linux ? Linux, Oracle, Sybase, DB2, MySQL, Postgres.
Explain the terms; virtual memory manager, Processor Manager, Device Manager, File Manager VM, scheduler, device files
How can I find out about problems before they become critical syslog, system managment.

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