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Provides a solid foundation for those considering a career in IT--covers the objectives of the new Linux Essentials Exam 010-160 v1.6 Linux is a secure, reliable, open source alternative to costly operating systems such as Microsoft Windows. As large organizations worldwide continue to add Linux servers, the need for IT professionals skilled in Linux continues to grow. The LPI Linux Essentials Study Guide is a valuable resource for anyone preparing to take the new Linux Essentials Exam--the entry-level certification from The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) which validates knowledge of Linux…mehr
Provides a solid foundation for those considering a career in IT--covers the objectives of the new Linux Essentials Exam 010-160 v1.6 Linux is a secure, reliable, open source alternative to costly operating systems such as Microsoft Windows. As large organizations worldwide continue to add Linux servers, the need for IT professionals skilled in Linux continues to grow. The LPI Linux Essentials Study Guide is a valuable resource for anyone preparing to take the new Linux Essentials Exam--the entry-level certification from The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) which validates knowledge of Linux concepts and applications. Written by recognized experts on Linux and open source technologies, this accessible, user-friendly guide covers desktop skills, the command line, directories and files, networks, scripting, security, users and permissions, and much more. Clear, concise chapters provide numerous hands-on tutorials, real-world examples, color illustrations, and practical end-of-chapter exercises and review questions. An ideal introduction for those new to Linux or considering a career in IT, this guide helps readers: * Learn the operation and components of Linux desktops and servers * Understand open source software, licensing, and applications * Configure networks, security, cloud services, storage, and devices * Create users and groups and set permissions and ownership * Use the command line and build automation scripts LPI Linux Essentials Study Guide: Exam 010 v1.6 is perfect for anyone beginning a career in IT, newcomers to Linux, students in computer courses, and system administrators working with other operating systems wanting to learn more about Linux and other open source solutions.
Christine Bresnahan is an Adjunct Professor at Ivy Tech Community College, where she teaches Linux certification and Python classes. She is the author of several books, including LPIC-1 Study Guide, Fifth edition and LPIC-2 Study Guide, Second edition. Richard Blum has worked as a system and network administrator for over 30 years. He is the author of several Linux books, including Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible and Linux for Dummies, 9th edition, and is a popular online Linux instructor.
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Introduction xix
Assessment Test xxix
Chapter 1 Selecting an Operating System 1
What is an OS? 2
What is a Kernel? 2
What Else Identifies an OS? 3
Investigating User Interfaces 4
Using a Text-Mode User Interface 5
Using a Graphical User Interface 7
Where Does Linux Fit in the OS World? 9
Comparing Linux to Unix 9
Comparing Linux to macOS 11
Comparing Linux to Windows 12
What is a Distribution? 14
Creating a Complete Linux-Based OS 14
A Summary of Common Linux Distributions 15
Understanding Release Cycles 17
Embedded Linux Systems 18
Linux in the Cloud 19
What is Cloud Computing? 19
What Are the Cloud Services? 21
Summary 23
Exam Essentials 23
Review Questions 25
Chapter 2 Understanding Software Licensing 27
Investigating Software Licenses 28
Exploring Copyright Protection and Software 28
Using Licenses to Modify Copyright Terms 30
Looking at the Free Software Foundation 31
Understanding the FSF Philosophy 31
Examining Free Software and the GPL 32
Looking at the Open Source Initiative 33
Understanding the Open Source Philosophy 33
Defining Open Source Software 35
Looking at the Creative Commons 36
Using Open Source Licenses 36
Understanding Open Source Licenses 36
Understanding Open Source Business Models 38
Summary 39
Exam Essentials 40
Review Questions 41
Chapter 3 Investigating Linux's Principles and Philosophy 43
Linux Through the Ages 44
Understanding Linux's Origins 44
Seeing Today's Linux World 47
Using Open Source Software 47
Understanding Basic Open Source Principles 47
Linux as a Software Integrator 49
Understanding OS Roles 50
Looking At Embedded Computers 50
Exploring Desktop and Laptop Computers 51
Investigating Server Computers 52
Summary 53
Exam Essentials 53
Review Questions 55
Chapter 4 Using Common Linux Programs 57
Using a Linux Desktop Environment 58
Choosing a Desktop Environment 58
Launching Programs 61
Using a File Manager 63
Working with Productivity Software 66
Finding the Right Tool for the Job 66
Using a Web Browser 67
Using Email Clients 68
Using Office Tools 68
Using Multimedia Applications 69
Using Linux for Cloud Computing 70
Using Mobile Applications 71
Using Server Programs 72
Identifying Common Server Protocols and Programs 72
Focusing on Web Servers 76
Installing and Launching Servers 76
Securing Servers 77
Managing Programming Languages 78
Choosing a Compiled vs. an Interpreted Language 78