Learn to set up, run, and support Solaris 9 across your network using this hands-on introductory guide. Beginning with an overview of this powerful operating system, this practical resource will show you how to install the SPARC version of Solaris 9 and manage Internet and intranet services, and will help you become familiar with the new features of Solaris 9--including role-based access control, Kerberos 5, and the LDAP directory service. You'll also learn how to integrate Windows NT/2000 or Linux with the Solaris platform. Filled with step-by-step exercises, self-assessment sections, and tips from a leading Solaris expert--this is a premier learning tool for every administrator new to Solaris.

• Modules--Each concept is divided into logically organized modules (chapters), ideal for self-paced learning
• Critical Skills--Each module opens with the specific skills covered in the module
• Ask-the-Experts--Q&A sections throughout are filled with bonus information and helpful tips
• 1-Minute Drills--Quick self-assessment sections check your progress
• Mastery Checks--End-of-module reviews test knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions
• Projects--Practical exercises show how to apply the critical skills learned in each module
• Blueprints--Key networking configurations are illustrated in detail