Perl для системного администрирования

This book will be useful to administrators with varying levels of experience, from casual Linux users to administrators of large systems. The author covers major platforms including Unix, Windows NT/2000 and MacOS. With some Perl programming experience, you'll learn how to use the language to improve productivity in many areas, including: user account management; file system monitoring and process tracking; working with network name services NIS and DNS; database administration using DBI and ODBC; working with LDAP and ADSI directory services; processing and analysis of log files; secure network support; monitoring remote devices using SNMP. The author is an experienced system administrator who works in a multi-platform environment, which provides you with a good opportunity to learn from others' experiences. You'll learn about possible pitfalls and ways to avoid them using Perl. The examples and scenarios included in the book can be used to solve routine everyday problems.