Preface
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Preface
The
Express5800/
ftServer
: System Administrator’s Guide for the Linux Operating
System
documents tasks and information for system administrators of
NECAM
systems running a supported Linux distribution and
ftControl
system software
sfor the Linux Operating System (
Express Builder
).
This document is intended for system and network administrators using or migrating to
Express5800/
ftServer
systems running a supported Linux distribution and
Express
Builder, and
for system and application programmers who develop tools and scripts for
use on these
systems. Background knowledge of Linux or UNIX
®
shells, tools, and
systems, and
Linux or UNIX and TCP/IP network server and network administration
technologies is
assumed.
Revision Information
This document is a revision.
This revision incorporates the following changes:
•
It documents the Express5800/
ftServer
Dual-Core
and Quad-Core
hardware platforms.
•
It documents the changed system software installation procedures.
•
It documents the internal storage S
AS (S
ATA
)
disk drives.
•
It documents added functionality of the
ftsmaint
command.
•
It includes various updates and corrections.
Notation Conventions
This document uses the notation conventions described in this section.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, cautions, and notes provide special information and have the following
meanings:
W A R N I N G
!
A warning indicates a situation where failure to take
or avoid a specified action could cause bodily harm
or loss of life.
