This book is your complete guide to studying for the Linux Professional
Institute's Server Professional (LPIC-1) certification. Every concept,
principle, process, and resource that might make an appearance on the
exam is fully represented. You will understand every concept by rolling
up your sleeves, opening up a terminal, and trying it all yourself. You
will find suggestions for practical tasks along with "test-yourself"
quizzes at the end of each chapter.
Whether you've decided to earn the Linux Professional Institute's Server
Professional certification or you simply want to learn more about Linux
administration, this book is a great choice. Right now, Linux
administration skills are opening doors to some of the hottest job
markets. And with the ongoing explosive growth of the cloud computing
world - the vast majority of which is being built with Linux - the scope
of the opportunities will only increase. Whether or not you end up
taking the exam, if you manage to learn this material, you'll have done
yourself a real favor.
What You Will Learn
- Basic Linux system administration and package management
- Device and desktop management
- Bash scripting
- Networking fundamentals
- Security administration
Who This Book Is For
Most potential readers will already have a decent idea of what Linux is
and what kinds of things can be done with it, and are looking to acquire
or formalize a more structured and complete ability to confidently
administrate Linux systems.
