LPIC-1 Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide, 5th Edition

LPIC-1 Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide, 5th Edition

by Christine Bresnahan, Richard Blum
Released October 2019
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9781119582120

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Book description

The bestselling study guide for the popular Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 1 (LPIC-1).

The updated fifth edition of LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide is a comprehensive, one-volume resource that covers 100% of all exam objectives. Building on the proven Sybex Study Guide approach, this essential resource offers a comprehensive suite of study and learning tools such as assessment tests, hands-on exercises, chapter review questions, and practical, real-world examples. This book, completely updated to reflect the latest 101-500 and 102-500 exams, contains clear, concise, and user-friendly information on all of the Linux administration topics you will encounter on test day. Key exam topics include system architecture, Linux installation and package management, GNU and UNIX commands, user interfaces and desktops, essential system services, network and server security, and many more. 

Linux Servers currently have a 20% market share which continues to grow. The Linux OS market saw a 75% increase from last year and is the third leading OS, behind Windows and MacOS. There has never been a better time to expand your skills, broaden your knowledge, and earn certification from the Linux Professional Institute. A must-have guide for anyone preparing for the 101-500 and 102-500 exams, this study guide enables you to:

  • Assess your performance on practice exams to determine what areas need extra study
  • Understand and retain vital exam topics such as administrative tasks, network configuration, booting Linux, working with filesystems, writing scripts, and using databases
  • Gain insights and tips from two of the industry’s most highly respected instructors, consultants, and authors
  • Access Sybex interactive tools that include electronic flashcards, an online test bank, customizable practice exams, bonus chapter review questions, and a searchable PDF glossary of key terms

LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide is ideal for network and system administrators studying for the LPIC-1 exams, either for the first time or for the purpose of renewing their certifications.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. About the Authors
  4. Table of Exercises
  5. Introduction
  6. Assessment Test
  7. Answers to Assessment Test
  8. Part I Exam 101-500
    1. Chapter 1 Exploring Linux Command-Line Tools
      1. Understanding Command-Line Basics
      2. Editing Text Files
      3. Processing Text Using Filters
      4. Using Regular Expressions
      5. Using Streams, Redirection, and Pipes
      6. Summary
      7. Exam Essentials
      8. Review Questions
    2. Chapter 2 Managing Software and Processes
      1. Looking at Package Concepts
      2. Using RPM
      3. Using Debian Packages
      4. Managing Shared Libraries
      5. Managing Processes
      6. Summary
      7. Exam Essentials
      8. Review Questions
    3. Chapter 3 Configuring Hardware
      1. Configuring the Firmware and Core Hardware
      2. Storage Basics
      3. Storage Alternatives
      4. Partitioning Tools
      5. Understanding Filesystems
      6. Formatting Filesystems
      7. Mounting Filesystems
      8. Managing Filesystems
      9. Summary
      10. Exam Essentials
      11. Review Questions
    4. Chapter 4 Managing Files
      1. Using File Management Commands
      2. Managing File Ownership
      3. Controlling Access to Files
      4. Locating Files
      5. Summary
      6. Exam Essentials
      7. Review Questions
    5. Chapter 5 Booting, Initializing, and Virtualizing Linux
      1. Understanding the Boot Process
      2. Looking at Firmware
      3. Looking at Boot Loaders
      4. The Initialization Process
      5. Using the systemd Initialization Process
      6. Using the SysV Initialization Process
      7. Stopping the System
      8. Notifying the Users
      9. Virtualizing Linux
      10. Summary
      11. Exam Essentials
      12. Review Questions
  9. Part II Exam 102-500
    1. Chapter 6 Configuring the GUI, Localization, and Printing
      1. Understanding the GUI
      2. Understanding the X11 Architecture
      3. Managing the GUI
      4. Providing Accessibility
      5. Using X11 for Remote Access
      6. Using Remote Desktop Software
      7. Understanding Localization
      8. Setting Your Locale
      9. Looking at Time
      10. Configuring Printing
      11. Summary
      12. Exam Essentials
      13. Review Questions
    2. Chapter 7 Administering the System
      1. Managing Users and Groups
      2. Managing Email
      3. Using Log and Journal Files
      4. Maintaining the System Time
      5. Summary
      6. Exam Essentials
      7. Review Questions
    3. Chapter 8 Configuring Basic Networking
      1. Networking Basics
      2. Configuring Network Features
      3. Basic Network Troubleshooting
      4. Advanced Network Troubleshooting
      5. Summary
      6. Exam Essentials
      7. Review Questions
    4. Chapter 9 Writing Scripts
      1. Shell Variables
      2. The Basics of Shell Scripting
      3. Advanced Shell Scripting
      4. Writing Script Programs
      5. Running Scripts in Background Mode
      6. Running Scripts Without a Console
      7. Sending Signals
      8. Job Control
      9. Running Like Clockwork
      10. Summary
      11. Exam Essentials
      12. Review Questions
    5. Chapter 10 Securing Your System
      1. Administering Network Security
      2. Administering Local Security
      3. Exploring Cryptography Concepts
      4. Looking at SSH
      5. Using GPG
      6. Summary
      7. Exam Essentials
      8. Review Questions
    6. Appendix Answers to Review Questions
      1. Chapter 1: Exploring Linux Command-Line Tools
      2. Chapter 2: Managing Software and Processes
      3. Chapter 3: Configuring Hardware
      4. Chapter 4: Managing Files
      5. Chapter 5: Booting, Initializing, and Virtualizing Linux
      6. Chapter 6: Configuring the GUI, Localization, and Printing
      7. Chapter 7: Administering the System
      8. Chapter 8: Configuring Basic Networking
      9. Chapter 9: Writing Scripts
      10. Chapter 10: Securing Your System
  10. Index
  11. Advert
  12. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: LPIC-1 Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide, 5th Edition
  • Author(s): Christine Bresnahan, Richard Blum
  • Release date: October 2019
  • Publisher(s): Sybex
  • ISBN: 9781119582120