The Linux System Administrator's Guide

 

              The Linux System Administrator's Guide, describes the system administration aspects of using Linux. It is intended for people who know next to nothing about system administration (those saying ``what is it?''), but who have already mastered at least the basics of normal usage. This manual doesn't tell you how to install Linux; that is described in the Installation and Getting Started document. See below for more information about Linux manuals.
 

Linux Loader LILO

Booting Linux requires you to install a program to load the kernel into your computer. Which program you use depends on the computer you’re using: You’ll use LILO for Intel-compatible PCs, MILO for Digital Equipment Corp. Alpha PCs, or SILO for SPARC-compatible work- stations. Because the CD-ROM included with this book contains Red Hat Intel/Linux, this chapter will focus on LILO, which, according to its author, Werner Almesberger, stands for Linux Loader.

Linux troubleshooting tools

When something goes wrong with your Linux-based system, you can try to diagnose it yourself with the many troubleshooting tools bundled with the operating system. Knowing about these tools, and how to effectively use them, can help you overcome many of the common problems on your system. Here's a list of some of the weapons in your arsenal against Linux problems.