LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell 3rd Edition
Monday, July 4, 2011
If you're seeking a job-based certification from the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), this updated guide will help you prepare thoroughly for the technically challenging Level 1 LPI exams, which test basic knowledge of Linux installation, configuration, and command-line skills. In LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, you'll find a summary of the core skills you need, as well as sample exercises, test questions, and hints to help you focus.
The third edition of this book is a meticulously researched reference to these exams, written by trainers who work closely with LPI. You'll find an overview of each exam, a summary of the core skills you need, review questions and exercises, as well as a study guide, a practice test, and hints to help you focus.
Major topics include:
- Critical GNU and Unix commands
- Linux installation and package management
- Devices and filesystems
- Text editing, processing, and printing
- The X Window System
- Networking and security
- Mail transfer agents
- Email, FTP, and web services
These exams are for junior to mid-level Linux administrators with about two years of practical system administration experience. You should be comfortable with Linux at the command line and capable of performing simple tasks, including system installation and troubleshooting
