| Solaris is one of the most widely used operating systems. One of the main reasons for its popularity is its enhanced security. Solaris 9 protects systems from internal and external security threats by restricting access to system data, authenticating and encrypting interactive sessions with the Solaris operating environment, and supporting protocol for password updates, regardless of the platform. With the enhanced security mechanisms in Solaris 9, you select the technologies you want to implement and the level of security of your network.
The intended readers of this book are network administrators whose job responsibilities include setting up security, monitoring, security maintenance, and other advanced management and maintenance tasks. The book starts by covering basics and then moves on to discuss the intricacies of securing Solaris systems and networks. It also includes tips, notes, and review questions to make reading fun for you, as well as real-life examples that enable you to easily relate to situations in your working environment. The book provides you with comprehensive knowledge about the security features available in Solaris 9. At the end of each chapter, detailed explanatory concepts and questions help you to check your understanding.
Now you can custom-build your own server security system with Solaris 9. This popular operating system allows you to choose the features that fit the unique needs of your business. Additional programs have been incorporated directly into the operating system to minimize the vulnerability of your server. Solaris 9 Security gives you the knowledge to maximize the benefits of Solaris products to keep your network safe and gain the competitive edge.
About the Author
Ashish Daniel Wilfred is Microsoft Certified in Visual Basic 6.0, Visual C++, Windows NT 4.0 Server, and Windows NT Workstation 4. He has worked for the past three years at NIIT Ltd. For the past two years, he has been working as a development executive in the Knowledge Solutions Business (KSB) division of NIIT. During his tenure at KSB, Ashish has had the opportunity to work on varied technical assignments. His work involves designing, developing, testing, and implementing of instructor-led training courses. He has developed learning materials for audiences with profiles ranging from network administrators to programmers. He developed learning materials on a wide range of technologies such as Windows 2000, Windows XP, SQL, Cisco, and Office XP. The learning materials were developed on different media such as ILTs, CBTs, WBTs, and books for various NIIT clients such as Microsoft, Course Technology, and Premier Press. Ashish also possesses experience in networking at NIIT Ltd. Before joining KSB, he ws the network administrator at the School for Employee Education and Development (SEED), a division of NIIT. |
