The Bottom Line
The authors of Hack Proofing Sun Solaris 8 have created a great book to introduce users to securing a Solaris system. The book pertains to version 8, but still contains plenty of useful information.
Pros
- Teaches you how to implement a secure Solaris
- Demonstrates use of 3rd-party tools
- Shows users how to use Solaris as a firewall
Cons
- Does not pertain to current release of Solaris
Description
- Instructs the user in how to configure a Sun Solaris 8 system default installation securely
- Covers providing secure network services as well as DHCP and DNS servers to clients
- Shows how to securely configure Solaris 8 as a web server, email server, router or firewall
- Overview of how to secure files and control user authorization and authentication
- Does not cover current release (Solaris 9), but still has tons of useful information
- Wonderful introduction to securing Solaris, but may not teach a Sun Solaris guru much
Guide Review - Book Review: Hack Proofing Sun Solaris 8
I have never used a Sun Solaris system, but I found this book to be very informative and enlightening nonetheless. Hack Proofing Sun Solaris 8: Protect Your Network From Attack provides an excellent introduction to securing a Solaris 8 system. It covers everything from securing the installation out of the box, to securely implementing Solaris 8 as a web server, email server, firewall or router. The information is presented in a way that will teach someone new to administering Solaris security what they need to know, but it may lack the depth to teach a Solaris guru any new tricks. Although this book doesn't relate to the most current release of Solaris, most people trying to learn about securing Solaris will still benefit from reading it.
