Linux All-In-One For Dummies, 6th Edition

8 mini books chock full of Linux!

Inside, over 800 pages of Linux topics are organized into eight task-oriented mini books that help you understand all aspects of the latest OS distributions of the most popular open-source operating system in use today. Topics include getting up and running with basics, desktops, networking, internet services, administration, security, scripting, Linux certification, and more.

This new edition of Linux All-in-One For Dummies has a unique focus on Ubuntu, while still including coverage of Debian, Red Hat, SuSE, and others. The market is looking for administrators, and part of the qualifications needed for job openings is the authentication of skills by vendor-neutral third parties (CompTIA/Linux Professional Institute)—and that’s something other books out there don’t address.

• Install and configure peripherals, software packages, and keep everything current
• Connect to the internet, set up a local area network (including a primer on TCP/IP, and managing a local area network using configuration tools and files)
• Browse the web securely and anonymously
• Get everything you need to pass your entry-level Linux certification exams

This book is for anyone getting familiar with the Linux OS, and those looking for test-prep content as they study for the level-1 Linux certification!

Table of Contents

Book 1: Getting Started with Linux
Chapter 1: Introducing Linux
Chapter 2: Installing Linux
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting and Configuring Linux
Chapter 4: Trying Out Linux

Book 2: Linux Desktops
Chapter 1: GNOME and Its Derivatives
Chapter 2: The KDE Plasma Desktop
Chapter 3: Commanding the Shell
Chapter 4: Navigating the Linux File System
Chapter 5: Introducing Linux Applications
Chapter 6: Using Text Editors

Book 3: Networking
Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet
Chapter 2: Setting Up a Local Area Network
Chapter 3: Going Wireless
Chapter 4: Managing the Network

Book 4: The Internet
Chapter 1: Browsing the Web
Chapter 2: Using FTP
Chapter 3: Hosting Internet Services
Chapter 4: Managing Mail Servers
Chapter 5: Managing DNS

Book 5: Administration
Chapter 1: Introducing Basic System Administration
Chapter 2: Managing Users and Groups
Chapter 3: Managing File Systems
Chapter 4: Working with Samba and NFS

Book 6: Security
Chapter 1: Introducing Linux Security
Chapter 2: Securing Linux
Chapter 3: Vulnerability Testing and Computer Security Audits

Book 7: Scripting
Chapter 1: Introductory Shell Scripting
Chapter 2: Working with Advanced Shell Scripting
Chapter 3: Programming in Linux

Book 8: Linux Certification
Chapter 1: Studying for the Linux Essentials Certification Exam
Chapter 2: Studying for the CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI Certification Exams
Chapter 3: Other Linux Certifications