There are several ways ( if you are motivated ) UNIX Get the solaris 8 unix fundamental at http://docs.sun.com and download ( with autorisation code ) X86 solaris 8 at http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/binaries/
LINUX Get a linux distr on a local ftp server If you haven't used linux before start with mandrake ( I guess you are using linux for a while now because you are subscribed to this mailing list :)) If you think you can manage a distr like debian or slackware, go for it. by the way, you can find all linux docs, howto's etc on http://www.linuxdoc.org good luck. greets, Kim On Tuesday 03 April 2001 09:23, Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier wrote: > Are you wanting to Learn UNIX or Linux, or both? > > There's no easy way to pick up UNIX/Linux skills overnight, but > you might want to sign up for a beginning UNIX class with a local > college. I don't know about where you're at, but the local community > college where I'm at has two UNIX classes that are probably good > for beginners. > > Setting up your own Linux box using Debian or Slackware is a good > start, and if you're looking for a well-rounded experience, try > some of the *BSDs. Linux and *BSD skills will translate well to > other UNIX-type OSes, but each has its own little quirks. > > You might see about getting a job with an ISP or college as a junior > admin, that might be a good learning environment. > > As far as books are concerned... > > "Running Linux" Matt Welsh > "Linux: Installation, Configuration and Use" Michael Kofler > > Are both great general Linux starter guides. > > I'm not really aware of any good online classes, but if you run > across some, be sure to post them to the list. > > Take care, > > Zonker > > On Mon, 2 Apr 2001, Anthony @ PencilFight Design wrote: > > Hello all, > > I am looking into becoming a Unix System Administrator. I know a few that > > all learned basically "on the job". I'm wondering if there is any one who > > knows of a good way to start. Online classes? I've heard of the Red Book > > and of course the O-Reilly books but was wondering if there was any > > classes any one has heard about. > > > > Thanks for your help. > > > > > > Anthony Minero > > Creative Director > > PencilFight Design > > 2518 Lincoln Blvd. > > Los Angeles, CA. 90291 > > 310.403.6599 > > -- > Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ICQ: 43599611