04-22-2010
Path to Linux / Unix Systems Administrator
Hello!
I have seen similar questions asked about how to become a system administrator. Most would say experience is more important than just getting a certificate and even a degree. However, I haven't found a good information how to build experience from a newbie to entry-level systems administrator. Do you have a recommendation of books, websites, articles and learning materials that would guide a newbie toward path to linux / unix systems administrator?
I have read FreeBSD handbook and used FreeBSD as my first "unix" experience. Then I switched to Ubuntu for my main home desktop usage. I am starting to look into OpenSolaris and Solaris docs (Solaris 10 System Administration Collection at docs.sun.com). I am even tempted to attempt to study RHCE exam but wondering if it will help me gain experience (not just to earn the certificate itself). I guess I am wandering aimlessly not sure what steps to take. However, I know I fell in love with unix / bsd / linux. :-)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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pam_pkcs11
pam_pkcs11(8) System Administration tools pam_pkcs11(8)
NAME
pam_pkcs11 - PAM Authentication Module for PKCS#11 token libraries
SYNOPSIS
pam_pkcs11.so [debug] [configfile=<configfile>]
DESCRIPTION
This Linux-PAM login module allows a X.509 certificate based user login. The certificate and its dedicated private key are thereby accessed
by means of an appropriate PKCS #11 module. For the verification of the users' certificates, locally stored CA certificates as well as
either online or locally accessible CRLs are used.
CONFIGURATION
The program that needs a PAM service should be configured in /etc/pam.conf or /etc/pam.d/<servicename>.
pam_pkcs11 can be used in the <auth> PAM chain.
For details on how to configure PAM services, see the PAM documentation for your system. This manual does not cover PAM configuration
details. The existing PAM service definitions for other applications on your system is also a good source for examples on how to configure
a PAM service.
FILES
/etc/pam_pkcs11/pam_pkcs11.conf
/usr/lib/pam_pkcs11/*_mapper.so
AUTHOR
Original PAM-pkcs11 was written by Mario Strasser <mast@gmx.net>. Newer versions are from Juan Antonio Martinez <jonsito@teleline.es>.
REPORTING BUGS
Report bugs ideas, comments, bug-fixes and so to: Juan Antonio Martinez <jonsito@teleline.es>
SEE ALSO
pam(8), pam_pkcs11.conf(5), PAM Systems Administrator Guide, README.mappers file, PAM-PKCS#11 User Manual.
Mario Strasser 15-Feb-2005 pam_pkcs11(8)