Unix date format is needed  in the scripts, timestamped log files and  script generated reports .  This article attempts to simply date formatting with several examples .  Date command in Unix is used to format date as well as time . First portion of this article covers Date  function and the second portion has the  [...]

Explanations of some frequently used geek terms

Learn about various Unix Shells , their configuration files ; Unix directory structure and Commonly used Unix commands for system administration.

vi is a unix editor available on almost all the unix operating systems like solaris , bsd ,aix , hpux etc.
This document is a quick reference to vi editor and will be of help if your are new to unix , learning unix or just looking for some vi commands

A unix command tutorial with some of the most popular and useful commands used in unix operating system arranged by functionality .

How to install Solaris OS – Introduction to the procedure and sequence of event in Solaris installation.

cron is a unix, solaris utility that allows tasks to be automatically run in the background at regular intervals by the cron daemon. Learn setting up cronjobs in Unix and Solaris in this document.

Understanding the booting process is important in the sense that you can get a clear idea when a system faces a booting problem if you are familiar with the booting sequence and steps involved. Learn about the booting process in Unix/Solaris

The firmware in Sun’s boot PROM is called OpenBoot . Learn about setting up and usage of open boot parameters in system operation and diagnostics .

Collection of helpful external links related to unix, solaris and system administration.