Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification, 4th Edition

Equip yourself with the most up-to-date information to pass CompTIA’s Linux+ (Powered by LPI) Certification exam successfully and excel when using Linux in today’s business world with Eckert’s LINUX+ GUIDE TO LINUX CERTIFICATION, 4E. This complete guide provides the solid conceptual foundation and mastery of hands-on skills necessary to work with the Linux operation system in today’s network administration environment. You’ll find a focus on quality throughout with an emphasis on preparing you for valuable real-world experiences. This edition’s comprehensive coverage presents updated information on the latest Linux distributions as well as storage technologies commonly used in server environments, such as LVM and ZFS. New, expanded material addresses key job-related networking services, including FTP, NFS, Samba, Apache, DNS, DHCP, NTP, Squid, Postfix, SSH, VNC, Postgresql, and iptables/firewalld. You study the latest information on current and emerging security practices and technologies. Hands-On Projects help you practice new skills using both Fedora™ 20 and Ubuntu Server 14.04 Linux, while review questions and key terms reinforce important concepts. Trust LINUX+ GUIDE TO LINUX CERTIFICATION, 4E for success on the certification exam and your career beyond.

Table of Contents

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