Resources

• Check out the other parts in the Windows-to-Linux roadmap series.
  
  
• The Linux Partition HOWTO looks more closely at the mechanics of partitioning and gives more detail on the available tools.
  
  
• While Linux Administration Made Easy is an older reference, it is still useful, as the general procedures and techniques for Linux have remained consistent.
  
  
• The Multi Disk System Tuning HOWTO describes how best to use multiple disks and partitions for a Linux system.
  
  
• "Installing and configuring SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 8" shows how to install and configure SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 8, including steps for graphical configuration using YaST.
  
  
• The Linux System Administrator's Guide is an introduction to system administration of a Linux system for novices.
  
  
• FIlesystems, quotas, and more are also covered in the developerWorks tutorial "LPI certification 101 exam prep, Part 4: Advanced administration".
  
  
• The IBM developerWorks series Advanced filesystem implementor's guide deals with advanced topics, but also introduces you to the different filesystem options that are available under Linux.
  
  
• Learn how to Put virtual filesystems to work in your code with this IBM developerWorks article.
  
  
• Formatting a new system? First read these: "Partition planning tips" and "Partitioning in action", both from IBM developerWorks.
  
  
• "Dual-booting Linux" from IBM developerWorks explains how you can easily have both Windows and Linux on a single machine.
  
  
• The IBM developerWorks article "Maximum swappage" can help you to improve the swap performance on your Linux server.
  
  
• The Linux Loader, or LILO, has been superseded! Read all about it in the developerWorks tutorial "Getting to know GRUB".
  
  
• "Burning CDs on Linux" is easy when you learn how in this IBM developerWorks guide.
  
  
• File permissions and security are addressed in Chapter 3 of the Introduction to Linux guide at the Linux Documentation Project.
  
  
• Another great resource for those transitioning from Windows to Linux is the Technical FAQ for Linux users.
  
  
• For getting started with IBM software on Linux, there's no better resource than the Speed-start your Linux app page. You'll find installation tips and links to resources for DB2, Lotus Domino, WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Studio, and more. You can also sign up to receive a free Linux Software Evaluation Kit, containing trial software and training resources.
  
  
• Find more resources for Linux developers in the developerWorks Linux zone.