Christine Bresnahan, Richard Blum

LPI Linux Essentials Study Guide (eBook, ePUB)

Exam 010 v1.6

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 416
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Januar 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119657729
• Artikelnr.: 58582994

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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

Identifying Common Programming Languages 79

Handling Software Packages 81

Understanding Software Packages 81

Identifying Common Package Tools 81

Summary 82

Exam Essentials 83

Review Questions 84

Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Command Line 87

Starting a Command Line 88

Launching a Terminal 88

Logging into a Text-Mode Console 91

Running Programs 92

Understanding Text-Mode Program Syntax 93

Running Text-Mode Programs 94

Running GUI Programs 95

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