Preface |
Modern technologists are masters at the art of searching Google for answers. If another system administrator has already encountered (and possibly solved) a problem, chances are you can find their write-up on the Internet. We applaud and encourage this open sharing of ideas and solutions.
If great information is already available on the Internet, why write another edition of this book? Here’s how this book helps system administrators grow:
- We offer philosophy, guidance, and context for applying technology appropriately. As with the blind men and the elephant, it’s important to understand any given problem space from a variety of angles. Valuable perspectives include background on adjacent disciplines such as security, ...
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