Book description
Network and system administration usually refers to the skill of
keeping computers and networks running properly. But in truth, the
skill needed is that of
managing complexity.
This book describes the science behind these complex systems,
independent of the actual operating systems they work on.
It provides
a theoretical approach to systems administration that:
- saves time in performing common system administration tasks.
- allows safe utilization of untrained and trained help in
maintaining mission-critical systems.
- allows efficient and safe centralized network administration.
Managing Human-Computer Networks:
- Will show how to make informed analyses and decisions about
systems, how to diagnose faults and weaknesses
- Gives advice/guidance as to how to determine optimal policies
for system management
- Includes exercises that illustrate the key points of the book
The book provides a unique approach to an old problem and will become
a classic for researchers and graduate students in Networking and
Computer Science, as well as practicing system managers and system
administrators.
