Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0072193689 ISBN 13: 9780072193688

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, 2001

This guide provides detailed coverage of all Linux+ exam objectives as well as strong background material for Linux professionals. Practice que stions at the end of each chapter test for comprehension and prepare readers for each subject area of the exam, while easy to use map of exam objectives facilitates quick access for exam review. "All-in-One" exam tips highlight actual exam topics and real-world, hands-on examples reinforce learning and product practice.

From the Back Cover:

Prepare to pass the Linux+ certification exam

Now you can prepare for the Linux+ certification exam with help from this detailed and comprehensive reference. This in-depth resource fully covers all exam objectives and offers valuable information for every Linux professional. Each chapter contains numerous practice questions, sidebars with technical discussions, real-world examples, and test-taking tips, making this book a premier study tool. Additionally, this dual-purpose volume is also a helpful desk reference -- containing essentials on Linux drivers, kernel basics, shell scripting, networking, security, and troubleshooting.

Get complete details on exam topics and learn how to:
*Work with services and understand process management
*Install and configure drivers
*Verify, manage, or remove packages
*Navigate with KDE and GNOME and work with graphics
*Define shell scripts and add logic
*Connect to other machines and network with Linux
*Add and remove both local and remote printers
*Ensure security using various methods including firewalls

About the Author:

Jeff Durham (Anderson, IN) is Vice President of Development at Mercury Technical Solutions MCP, LPI, A+, Network+. Formerly an associate professor for Indiana University/Purdue University of Indianapolis, he has written for Certification Magazine, Windows NT Systems magazines, and is a regular Comp TIA columist for CertCities. Jeff was the co-author of the acclaimed MCSE Core+2 Certification Exam Guide 6-in-1 and has contributed to books ranging in topics from Visual Basic 6.0 to Windows 2000. He most recently finished authoring the MCSE Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Readiness Review.