Self-Service Linux: Mastering the Art of Problem Determination

"This welcome addition to the Linux bookshelf provides real insight into the black-art of debugging. All too often debugging books concentrate solely on the tools but this book avoids that pitfall by concentrating on examples. The authors dissect and discuss each example in detail; in so doing...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Safari Tech Books Online (-)
Otros Autores: Wilding, Mark Author (author), Behman, Dan Contributor (contributor)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] Prentice Hall PTR 2005
Edición:1st edition
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Sumario:"This welcome addition to the Linux bookshelf provides real insight into the black-art of debugging. All too often debugging books concentrate solely on the tools but this book avoids that pitfall by concentrating on examples. The authors dissect and discuss each example in detail; in so doing they give invaluable insight into the Linux environment." — Richard J Moore , IBM Advanced Linux Response Team-Linux Technology Centre "A plethora of Linux books exist but this guide offers a definitive overview of practical hints and tips for Linux users. Written by experts in the field, it will be extremely useful for system administrators and Linux enthusiasts." — Markus Rex , VP and General Manager, SUSE LINUX The indispensable troubleshooting resource for every Linux administrator, developer, support professional, and power user! Systematically resolve errors, crashes, hangs, performance slowdowns, unexpected behavior, and unexpected outputs Master essential Linux troubleshooting tools, including strace, gdb, kdb, SysRq, /proc, and more The indispensable start-to-finish troubleshooting guide for every Linux professional Now, there's a systematic, practical guide to Linux troubleshooting for every power user, administrator, and developer. In Self-Service Linux® , two of IBM's leading Linux experts introduce a four-step methodology for identifying and resolving every type of Linux-related system or application problem: errors, crashes, hangs, performance slowdowns, unexpected behavior, and unexpected outputs. You'll learn exactly how to use Linux's key troubleshooting tools to solve problems on your own— and how to make effective use of the Linux community's knowledge. If you use Linux professionally, this book can dramatically increase your efficiency, productivity, and marketability. If you're involved with deploying or managing Linux in the enterprise, it can help you significantly reduce operation costs, enhance availability, and improve ROI. Discover proven best practices for diagnosing problems in Linux environments Leverage troubleshooting skills you've developed with other platforms Learn to identify problems with strace —the most frequently used Linux troubleshooting tool Use /proc to uncover crucial information about hardware, kernels, and processes Recompile open source applications with debug information Debug applications with gdb , including C++ and threaded applications Debug kernel crashes and hangs, one step at a time Understand the E...
Notas:Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Descripción Física:1 online resource (p. cm.)
Available also in a print edition