Acing the LINUX+ Certification Exam

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Features

• Maps to the current CompTIA Certification Objectives for the Linux+ Exam

• Exam Gear test preparation simulation software—Includes over 300 practice questions.

• Thorough coverage of Linux—Covers use, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and network services.

• Over 340 end-of-chapter questions, loads of hands-on exercises, and examples/case scenarios.

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Description

• Copyright 2005
• Dimensions: Special (all other)
• Pages: 672
• Edition: 1st

• Book
• ISBN-10: 0-13-112155-3
• ISBN-13: 978-0-13-112155-3

This textbook, with its building-block approach; provides a comprehensive coverage of basic, advanced, and server topics including:

• Linux installation
• Running the command interface and the X Window GUI interface
• Kernel and boot managers (LILO and Grub)
• Networking services including Bind (DNS naming services). DHCP server, Samba (file sharing services), print server, and Apache (email server)

Key Features:

• Objectives are listed throughout the text to guide you along.
• "What You Need to Know" sections at the end of each chapter help you study for the exam.
• Built-in, hands-on exercises provide accessible, easy-to-grasp presentation and facilitate learning.
• Exercises throughout the text are written for Mandrake Linux 9.1, which is found in the accompanying CDs.
• End-of-section questions prepare users to take the certification exam.
• The ReviewMaster Tutorial CD provides practice test questions that simulate the testing environment.

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Sample Content

Table of Contents

I. LINUX BASICS.

 1. Introduction to the Linux+ Exam.
 2. PC Fundamentals.
 3.Introduction to UNIX and Linux.
 4.Downloading and Installing Linux.
 5.Using the Command Prompt.
 6.Introduction to X Window.
 7.Working with Applications.
 8.Printing in Linux.
 9.Networking with Linux.

II. ADVANCED TOPICS.

10. Linux Architecture.
11. User Management.
12. Disk and File System Management.
13. File and System Security.
14. Shell Scripts.

III. NETWORK SERVICES.

15. File and Print Sharing.
16. DNS and DHCP Services.
17. Web Services.
18. Remote Access.
19. Email Services.
Appendix A: Binary Conversion.

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