Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification (Test Preparation) - Softcover

Eckert, Jason

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1418837210 ISBN 13: 9781418837211

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2011

Synopsis

LINUX+ GUIDE TO LINUX CERTIFICATION, THIRD EDITION offers the most up-to-date information to empower users to successfully pass CompTIA's Linux+ (Powered by LPI) Certification exam, while maintaining a focus on quality, classroom usability, and real-world experience. This complete guide provides not only the conceptual knowledge, but also the hands-on skills necessary to work with the Linux operation systems in a network administration environment. Comprehensive coverage includes updated information pertinent to the latest Linux distributions, as well as new storage technologies such as LVM and ext4. Readers will learn about new and expanded material on key job-related networking services including FTP, NFS, Samba, Apache, DNS, DHCP, NTP, RADIUS, LDAP, Squid, Sendmail, Postfix, X, SSH, VNC, SQL, and updated information on security practices and technologies. The Hands-On Projects help learners practice new skills, and review questions and key terms reinforce important concepts.

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About the Author

Jason W. Eckert is an experienced technical trainer, consultant and best-selling author in the information technology industry. His diverse IT experience and expertise includes more than 40 IT certifications, three decades of IT and development experience, six published apps and 24 published textbooks covering topics such as UNIX, Linux, Apache, MySQL, Windows Server, Security, Microsoft Exchange, PowerShell, BlackBerry Enterprise Server and Video Game Development. In addition, he serves as the dean of technology at triOS College, where he continues to refine and improve college technology programs. For more information about Mr. Eckert, visit about.me/jasoneckert.

Review

1. Introduction to Linux 2. Preparing for Linux Installation 3. Linux Installation and Usage 4. Exploring Linux Filesystems 5. Linux Filesystem Management 6. Linux Filesystem Administration 7. Advanced Installation 8. Working with the BASH Shell 9. System Initialization and X Windows 10. Managing Linux Processes 11. Common Administrative Tasks 12. Compression, System Backup, and Software Installation 13. Troubleshooting and Performance 14. Network Configuration 15. Configuring Network Services and Security Appendices A: Certification B: GNU Public License C: Finding Linux Resources on the Internet

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1418837210
• ISBN 13: 9781418837211
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 800