From the Back Cover
Your one-stop AIX 5L resource
Maximize the powerful capabilities of AIX version 5L--the fastest growing UNIX operating system--with help from this exceptional guide. Emphasizing everything system administrators need to know--from installation and system architecture to network configuration and security issues--this complete guide contains professional-level coverage of key topics. You'll also find details on new enhancements such as Linux application source compatibility, system V printing, 32- and 64-bit Kernel support, system hang detection, and much more. Comprehensive, practical, and up-to-date, this is a must-have reference for every administrator working with AIX 5L.
* Learn about all of the new features of AIX--including Linux affinity and JFS2
* Understand kernel architecture--threads, signals, locks, and overhead
* Clone AIX systems to different pSeries and RS/6000 hardware
* Test and apply maintenance level patches, use SMIT, and WebSM
* Configure the optional 64-bit Kernel support and use added support for System V printing
* Create new bootable media and backups
* Configure devices and use Object Data Manager (ODM) components
* Reduce the size of an active paging space on the fly