NOTE: As with all web sites, this one is under construction. But in this case, it is still more under construction than most. About the only useful information so far is the AIX online resources Links page and the Disk and File System Administration pages. Andy Welter. April 19, 1999

AIX is IBM's Unix operating system for the RS/6000 workstation and server family. This page contains an overview of the operating system and a quick reference for common system administration tasks. It is meant for people already familier with Unix administration on other platforms. This page can be used either as a quick overview for people who need to become buzzword compliant, or as a quick reference for unfamilier tasks.

Major Topics in AIX Administration:

• AIX Versions and History
• Online resources
• Windowing system
• OS installation
• Naming services: DNS, DHCP, NIS
• Network administration
• SMIT - System administration GUIs and Shells
• Device configuration and Kernels
• Boot prompt and boot commands
• System startup and shutdown
• Disk and tape device names
• Disk and file system administration
• System backup and restoration
• Root disk disaster recovery
• Security and user account administration
• Software licensing