This handy, compact guide teaches you to use Mac OS X UNIX systems
as the experts do: from the command line. Try out more than 1,000
commands to find and get software, monitor system health and
security, and access network resources. Apply the skills you learn
from this book to troubleshoot networks, lock down security, and
uncover almost anything you care to know about your Mac OS X
system.
Expand your Mac OS X UNIX expertise in these and other areas:
Using the shell
Finding online software
Working with files
Playing with music and images
Administering file systems
Backing up data
Checking and managing running processes
Accessing network resources
Handling remote system administration
Locking down security
The one thing that current Mac folks don't know enough about is
the underlying Unix stuff. Educating the users will lead to (a)
more conversions to Mac and (b) folks who are used to the Mac GUI
getting more out of the system currently.
The Mac OS X UNIX Toolbox is a handy, compact guide that teaches
you how to use UNIX tools on Mac OS X. The goal is to make the
reader comfortable with the same command-line tools used by experts
world wide. Over 1000 commands will help them monitor system status
and security, find files, list directories, use services, and
access resources.
Those familiar with the award-winning Macintosh UI may not be
familiar with all the behind-the-scenes utilities and tools, and
others who are familiar with other flavors of Unix (like Linux or
BSD) need a guide that will familiarize them with the workings of
UNIX on Mac OS X.
The book's primarily goal is to expand UNIX expertise in these
and other areas:
Thomas Myer is a consultant, author, and principal of Triple Dog DareMedia.He spent 7 years working for high-tech companies like Cisco Systems and Vignette before founding Triple Dog Dare Media in 2001. His experience covers content management, online lead generation, portals, PHP, information architecture, and XML.
Inhaltsangabe
1. Starting with UNIX on Mac OS X
2. New to Mac OS X
3. Using the Shell
4. Working with Files
5. Manipulating Text
6. Advanced Scripting
7. Administering File Systems
8. Backups and Removable Media
9. Checking and Running Processes
10. Managing the System
11. Managing Network Connections
12. Accessing Network Resources
13. Doing Remote System Administration
14. Locking Down Security
Appendix A. Using Vi or Vim Editors
Appendix B. Shell Special Characters and Variables
