Christine Bresnahan, Richard Blum

LPIC-2 (eBook, ePUB)

Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide: Exam 201 and Exam 202

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Full coverage of the latest LPI-level 2 exams, with bonus online test bank LPIC-2 is the one-stop preparation resource for the Linux Professional Institute's Advanced Level certification exam. With 100 percent coverage of all exam objectives, this book provides clear and concise coverage of the Linux administration topics you'll need to know for exams 201 and 202. Practical examples highlight the real-world applications of important concepts, and together, the author team provides insights based on almost fifty years in the IT industry. This brand new second edition has been completely revamped to align with the latest versions of the exams, with authoritative coverage of the Linux kernel, system startup, advanced storage, network configuration, system maintenance, web services, security, troubleshooting, and more. You also get access to online learning tools including electronic flashcards, chapter tests, practice exams, and a glossary of critical terms to help you solidify your understanding of upper-level Linux administration topics. The LPI-level 2 certification confirms your advanced Linux skill set, and the demand for qualified professionals continues to grow. This book gives you the conceptual guidance and hands-on practice you need to pass the exam with flying colors. * Understand all of the material for both LPIC-2 exams * Gain insight into real-world applications * Test your knowledge with chapter tests and practice exams * Access online study aids for more thorough preparation Organizations are flocking to the open-source Linux as an excellent, low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems like Microsoft Windows. As the Linux market share continues to climb, organizations are scrambling to find network and server administrators with expert Linux knowledge and highly practical skills. The LPI-level 2 certification makes you the professional they need, and LPIC-2 is your ideal guide to getting there.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 768
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. September 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119150800
• Artikelnr.: 46744080

Autorenporträt

Christine Bresnahan, is an Adjunct Professor at Ivy Tech Community College, where she teaches Linux Essentials, LPIC-1/CompTIA Linux+ Certification, and Python programming. With over 25 years of IT experience, Christine specializes in producing educational materials for use both inside and outside of the classroom. Richard Blum, is a 20-year IT industry veteran experienced with systems and network administration for UNIX, Linux, Novell, and Microsoft servers. Rich is an online Linux instructor for universities nationwide, and is a widely-published expert on Linux and open-source software.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction xxiii

Assessment Test xliii

Part I The LPI 201 Exam 1

Chapter 1 Starting a System 3

The Linux Boot Process 4

Following the Boot Process 4

Viewing the Boot Process 5

The Firmware Startup 6

The BIOS Startup 6

The UEFI Startup 7

Linux Bootloaders 8

GRUB Legacy 9

GRUB 2 12

Alternative Bootloaders 14

Secure Bootloaders 15

Process Initialization 16

The SysV Method 17

The systemd Method 21

The Upstart Method 26

System Recovery 27

Kernel Failures 27

Root Drive Failure 29

Summary 31

Exam Essentials 31

Review Questions 33

Chapter 2 Maintaining the System 37

Keeping Users Informed 38

Looking at Fluid Messaging 39

Looking at Static Messaging 47

Backing Up the System 51

Developing a Backup Strategy 51

Performing Backups 61

Installing Programs from Source 72

Obtaining the Installation Files 73

Unpacking the Installation Files 73

Reading Installation Documentation 74

Compiling Preparation 75

Compiling the Program 76

Completing the Installation 76

Managing Resource Usage 79

Measuring Resource Usage 79

Predicting Resource Usage 83

Troubleshooting Resource Usage 85

Summary 87

Exam Essentials 87

Review Questions 89

Chapter 3 Mastering the Kernel 93

What Is the Kernel? 94

The Kernel Features 94

Parts of the Kernel 104

Kernel Versions 107

Compiling a Kernel 108

Obtaining Source Code 109

Creating the Configuration File 110

Compiling and Installing the Kernel 114

Compiling and Installing Modules 116

Creating an Initial RAM Disk 116

Booting the New Kernel 118

Creating a Kernel Package 119

Maintaining the Kernel 120

Working with Module Files 120

Module Commands 120

Working with Hardware 125

Automatically Detecting Hardware 128

Troubleshooting the Kernel 129

Summary 132

Exam Essentials 133

Review Questions 135

Chapter 4 Managing the Filesystem 139

Operating the Linux Filesystem 140

Understanding Filesystem Structures 140

Understanding Filesystem Types 141

Making a Filesystem 144

Attaching a Filesystem 146

Exploring Additional Filesystem Topics 162

Looking at Memory-Based Linux Filesystems 162

Looking at the Btrfs Filesystem 163

Exploring Btrfs Subvolumes 165

Exploring Btrfs Snapshots 169

Looking at Optical Filesystems 171

Looking at Swap Filesystems 177

Looking at Network-Based Filesystems 180

Understanding Auto-Mounting 180

Looking at Encrypted Filesystems 183

Maintaining Linux Filesystems 185

Adjusting a Filesystem 185

Checking and Repairing a Filesystem 187

Using SMART 189

Summary 192

Exam Essentials 192

Review Questions 195

Chapter 5 Administering Advanced Storage Devices 199

Configuring RAID 200

Understanding RAID 200

Implementing RAID on Linux 204

Managing a RAID Array 216

Adjusting Storage Devices 221

Looking at Drive Interface Concepts 221

Testing and Tuning Drives 223