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Linux Essentials
Learn Linux, and take your career to the next level! Linux Essentials, 2nd Edition provides a solid foundation of knowledge for anyone considering a career in information technology, for anyone new to the Linux operating system, and for anyone who is preparing to sit for the Linux Essentials Exam. Through this engaging resource, you can access key information in a learning-by-doing style. Hands-on tutorials and end-of-chapter exercises and review questions lead you in both learning and applying new information—information that will help you achieve your goals! With the experience provided in this compelling reference, you can sit down for the Linux Essentials Exam with confidence.
An open source operating system, Linux is a UNIX-based platform that is freely updated by developers. The nature of its development means that Linux is a low-cost and secure alternative to other operating systems, and is used in many different IT environments. Passing the Linux Essentials Exam prepares you to apply your knowledge regarding this operating system within the workforce.
Access lessons that are organized by task, allowing you to quickly identify the topics you are looking for and navigate the comprehensive information presented by the book Discover the basics of the Linux operating system, including distributions, types of open source applications, freeware, licensing, operations, navigation, and more Explore command functions, including navigating the command line, turning commands into scripts, and more Identify and create user types, users, and groups Linux Essentials, 2nd Edition is a critical resource for anyone starting a career in IT or anyone new to the Linux operating system.
An open source operating system, Linux is a UNIX-based platform that is freely updated by developers. The nature of its development means that Linux is a low-cost and secure alternative to other operating systems, and is used in many different IT environments. Passing the Linux Essentials Exam prepares you to apply your knowledge regarding this operating system within the workforce.
Access lessons that are organized by task, allowing you to quickly identify the topics you are looking for and navigate the comprehensive information presented by the book Discover the basics of the Linux operating system, including distributions, types of open source applications, freeware, licensing, operations, navigation, and more Explore command functions, including navigating the command line, turning commands into scripts, and more Identify and create user types, users, and groups Linux Essentials, 2nd Edition is a critical resource for anyone starting a career in IT or anyone new to the Linux operating system.
325 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2015
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April 22, 2019
I read this book for the DCITA online Linux Course, in which it serves as a text book. Reading the book prior to the classes and exercises really helped me learn Linux basics more quickly. After I passed the class, I went back and added labeled tabs to different sections so I could reference it easier in the future - if that tells you anything. I would definitely recommend this to Linux beginners.
September 26, 2017
For those new to Linux, I think this is an "essential" book. It's a very good introduction to Linux, and simple to follow along. As a bonus, included are exercises at the end of each chapter. I would highly recommend.
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August 13, 2020
Doesn't fully explain all the tech vocabulary. But decent study guide for Linux essentials.
February 7, 2016
I think it was 25 years ago that Linus presented the first version of the kernel. That school project turned into something that none could have imagined: Linux is part of our life. Most of us aren't even aware that the most of the electronic devices we have at home run the Linux kernel, starting with that Android mobile over the desk. Such an important subject obviously results in hundreds, if not thousands!, of books available at any library or book store. Not to mention the free material we can easily find over the Internet. Linux Essentials, whose second edition hit the shelves at the end of 2015, is an introductory text that targets beginners, people interested in getting started with the Linux operating system and its philosophy.
Spanning through some 400 pages, which make up the 15 chapters and appendixes, this co-authored title was released just a couple of months ago and, as such, presents the readers with up to date content. At stated above, it targets absolute beginners, people that have never touched Linux and, possibly, any derivative of the good old Unix. It tries to get anyone easily started with the penguin through a very soft presentation of its very basic features.
As aforementioned, the book is divided into 15 chapters. These can be roughly split into 3 parts: the first, which includes the first three chapters, is a long talk that introduces Linux: it's history, and its philosophy. Basic concepts, such as what is the kernel or what is a distro, are explained in a very user-friendly way. The reader is really expected to know little or nothing at all about operating systems. There are a couple of curious choices of the authors here: first of all, despite being an title for absolute beginners, the reader is not taught how to install Linux; second, the second chapter covers software liceses, which is an interesting topic yes, but only partially associated with Linux itself. Chapter 2 in particular, covers this topic. Here the authors present some of the available licenses, mostly those supported by the Free Software Foundation (and hence the link to the Linux philosophy).
In the second part of the book we finally get some real action: while, as stated, the authors do not teach the reader how to install Linux, they do instead dedicate many pages to some very basic features common to all the major distros, such as the desktop environments available, the terminal, the file system, and how to get the most out of man. This second part of the book is by far the largest and gets up to chapter twelve.
The third and final part of the book starts where the second finishes. We could say that while the second was about the Linux basics, this covers the basics of its administration. These few remaining chapters are indeed dedicated to slightly more advanced topics, such as security, user management, and networks.
Overall, the book is well written and easy to read. The reader never feels an abrupt change when moving throughout the chapters.
Personally, I find it weird that a book that introduces Linux does not say a word about installing it. Given that the book was released a couple of months ago, it could have covered new ways to install the system, such as through an USB or how to get Linux installed on a machine that enforces the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Secure Boot. Apart from this, I think that this book, despite being an introduction to Linux, goes too easy on the reader and should cover way more terrain in 400 pages.
As usual, you can find more reviews on my personal blog: books.lostinmalloc.com. Feel free to pass by and share your thoughts!
Spanning through some 400 pages, which make up the 15 chapters and appendixes, this co-authored title was released just a couple of months ago and, as such, presents the readers with up to date content. At stated above, it targets absolute beginners, people that have never touched Linux and, possibly, any derivative of the good old Unix. It tries to get anyone easily started with the penguin through a very soft presentation of its very basic features.
As aforementioned, the book is divided into 15 chapters. These can be roughly split into 3 parts: the first, which includes the first three chapters, is a long talk that introduces Linux: it's history, and its philosophy. Basic concepts, such as what is the kernel or what is a distro, are explained in a very user-friendly way. The reader is really expected to know little or nothing at all about operating systems. There are a couple of curious choices of the authors here: first of all, despite being an title for absolute beginners, the reader is not taught how to install Linux; second, the second chapter covers software liceses, which is an interesting topic yes, but only partially associated with Linux itself. Chapter 2 in particular, covers this topic. Here the authors present some of the available licenses, mostly those supported by the Free Software Foundation (and hence the link to the Linux philosophy).
In the second part of the book we finally get some real action: while, as stated, the authors do not teach the reader how to install Linux, they do instead dedicate many pages to some very basic features common to all the major distros, such as the desktop environments available, the terminal, the file system, and how to get the most out of man. This second part of the book is by far the largest and gets up to chapter twelve.
The third and final part of the book starts where the second finishes. We could say that while the second was about the Linux basics, this covers the basics of its administration. These few remaining chapters are indeed dedicated to slightly more advanced topics, such as security, user management, and networks.
Overall, the book is well written and easy to read. The reader never feels an abrupt change when moving throughout the chapters.
Personally, I find it weird that a book that introduces Linux does not say a word about installing it. Given that the book was released a couple of months ago, it could have covered new ways to install the system, such as through an USB or how to get Linux installed on a machine that enforces the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Secure Boot. Apart from this, I think that this book, despite being an introduction to Linux, goes too easy on the reader and should cover way more terrain in 400 pages.
As usual, you can find more reviews on my personal blog: books.lostinmalloc.com. Feel free to pass by and share your thoughts!
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