Hit the ground running

[rafe]

Hi all,

I've just got word that I'm going to be up to my neck in Linux in about two months time. I need to get up to speed ASAP.

1) I'll have expert help in this... in two months... but I need to know how to do things on my own anyway.
2) I'm not a computer/sysmanager newbie but linux is not my area of expertise.

Question: What Books or web sites do you recommend to get me up to speed ASAP? And what should I have in the reference library?

thanks

rafe

 

[Nostradamus]

some basic linux books should be read through and understood. A really like O´reillys books.

http://www.oreilly.com

After that I would suggest a big fat book/s with lots of commands, scenarios, problems. (for reference)
It depends a little what distribution/s you´ll be working with. Look for books where the title includes the word Bible.

regarding linux sites... there´s plenty.
find your favourite here?

http://www.linux.com/links/

this isn´t totally dedicated to linux but a must among your bookmarks...

http://www.slashdot.org

Congratulations btw.
"up to my neck in linux"
Hope your´e looking forward to it. I know I would.
/Sören

 

[rafe]

Exactly what I needed.

Thanks!

& yes, I'm looking forward to it.

rafe

 

[pmkincaid]

Also, get the purple book "UNIX System Administration, third edition" I believe it is called. It is an great resource.

Hope this helps and good luck,
Paul

 

[rycamor]

Also see

http://www.linuxstart.com

http://www.linuxnewbie.com

http://www.linuxnewbie.org

http://www.linux.com

http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/