Neil SmythNeil Smyth has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, including roles in software development and enterprise-level UNIX, and Linux system administration. In addition to a bachelor's degree in information technology, he also holds A+, Securit+, Network+, Project+, and Microsoft Certified Professional certifications, and is a CIW Database Design Specialist. Neil is the co-founder and CEO of Payload Media, Inc., a technical content publishing company, and the author of the Essentials range of programming and system administration books. Read More Read Less