LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell

In a Nutshell

by Steven Pritchard, Bruno Gomes Pessanha, Nicolai Langfeldt

"LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell," Second Edition is an invaluable resource for determining what you need to practice to pass the Linux Professional Institute exams. This book will help you determine when you're ready to take the exams, which are technically challenging and designed to reflect the skills that administrators need in real working environments.As more corporations adopt Linux as the networking backbone for their IT systems, the demand for certified technicians will become even greater. Passing the LPI exams will broaden your career options because the LPIC is the most widely known and respected Linux certification program in the world. "Linux Journal" recognized the LPI as the best Training and Certification Program. The exams were developed by the Linux Professional Institute, an international, volunteer-driven organization with affiliates in a dozen countries.The core LPI exams cover two levels. Level 1 tests a basic knowledge of Linux installation, configuration, and command-line skills. Level 2 goes into much more depth regarding system troubleshooting and network services such as email and the Web. The second edition of "LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell" is a thoroughly researched reference to these exams. The book is divided into four parts, one for each of the LPI exams. Each part features not only a summary of the core skills you need, but sample exercises and test questions, along with helpful hints to let you focus your energies.Major topics GNU and Unix commands Linux installation and package management Devices, filesystems, and kernel configuration Text editing, processing, and printing The X Window System Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting Security, including intrusion detection, SSH, Kerberos, and more DNS, DHCP, file sharing, and other networking infrastructure Email, FTP, and Web servicesPraise for the first ""Although O'Reilly's Nutshell series are intended as 'Desktop Reference' manuals, I have to recommend this one as a good all-round read; not only as a primer for LPI certification, but as an excellent introductory text on GNU/Linux. In all, this is a valuable addition to O'Reilly's already packed stable of Linux titles and I look forward to more from the author."" --First Monday

Genres: Computers, Reference

570 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Boyan]

The perfect study guide for the LPIC exam. It follows the exam objectives really closely and pretty much guarantees you will take the exam if you follow the examples and learn the essential commands and configuration files.

[RJ]

LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly)) by Steven Pritchard (2006)

[Charles]

Great reference and a lot of info. for both user and student

[Richard]

Did the job, though only read the first half for level 1 and never did level 2 in the end.

[Emil Petkov]

Owned it since forever (mostly used it as a reference guide), but finally found the strength to go through it.