Book Description
Sybex, a Participant Member of the Linux+ Advisory Committee, has revised and updated its top-selling Linux+ Study Guide to provide you with better coverage of all official Linux+ exam objectives, especially those related to hardware. This book is for everyone preparing for the Linux+ Exam (XKO-001)-- a certification developed by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to measure vendor-neutral Linux knowledge and skills in individuals with at least six months of practical experience. The book's companion CD is packed with learning tools, including an advanced testing program that runs on Linux (others don't!) with two bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, and the entire book in PDF.


From the Back Cover
Here's the book you need to prepare for CompTIA's Linux+ exam. This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the "Best Study Guide" designation in the 2003 CertCities Readers Choice Awards, this book provides: Clear and concise information on setting up and administering a Linux system Practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a Linux-based testing engine and electronic flashcards for your Palm You'll also find authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including: Hardware requirements User administration Package management Security fundamentals Shell scripting Administering Apache Web server Installing, updating, and removing drivers Understanding the Linux kernel Troubleshooting Look to Sybex for the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive IT marketplace. This book has been reviewed and approved as CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC). Students derive a number of important study advantages with CAQC materials, including coverage of all exam objectives, implementation of important instructional design principles, and instructional reviews that help students assess their learning comprehension and readiness for the exam.


About the Author
Roderick W. Smith is a Linux networking expert and the author of several books, including Linux Power Tools, also from Sybex.

FROM OUR EDITORS

The Barnes & Noble Review
Linux has come of age on the server, and it￯﾿ﾽs quickly coming of age on the desktop. That means more opportunities for folks with proven Linux skills. The fastest way to prove it? Linux+. The easiest way to get certified? Linux+ Study Guide, Second Edition.

Roderick Smith (Linux Power Tools) covers every exam objective with his trademark clarity: installation, software, users, security, networking, files, services, partitions, processes, and more. You￯﾿ﾽll find 100-plus pages on hardware and troubleshooting alone. Plus all the study materials you need: an up-front self-assessment exam, loads of sample questions, electronic flashcards, extensive glossaries, and more. Bill Camarda

Bill Camarda is a consultant, writer, and web/multimedia content developer. His 15 books include Special Edition Using Word 2003 and Upgrading & Fixing Networks for Dummies, Second Edition.

ANNOTATION

Sybex, a Participant Member of the Linux+ Advisory Committee, has revised and updated its top-selling Linux+ Study Guide to provide you with better coverage of all official Linux+ exam objectives, especially those related to hardware. This book is for everyone preparing for the Linux+ Exam (XKO-001)-- a certification developed by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to measure vendor-neutral Linux knowledge and skills in individuals with at least six months of practical experience. The book's companion CD is packed with learning tools, including an advanced testing program that runs on Linux (others don't!) with two bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, and the entire book in PDF.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Here's the book you need to prepare for CompTIA's Linux+ exam. This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the "Best Study Guide" designation in the 2003 CertCities Readers Choice Awards, this book provides:

Clear and concise information on setting up and administering a Linux system
Practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience
Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a Linux-based testing engine and electronic flashcards for your Palm

You'll also find authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including:
Hardware requirements
User administration
Package management
Security fundamentals
Shell scripting
Administering Apache Web server
Installing, updating, and removing drivers
Understanding the Linux kernel
Troubleshooting

Look to Sybex for the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today￯﾿ﾽs competitive IT marketplace.

This book has been reviewed and approved as CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC). Students derive a number of important study advantages with CAQC materials, including coverage of all exam objectives, implementation of important instructional design principles, and instructional reviews that help students assess their learning comprehension and readiness for the exam.