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You may not have heard of the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) or its professional certifications, but they're becoming an important part of proving professional competence in the Linux operating system. That aside, LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell is a fantastic introductory Linux book, well suited to introducing a curious newcomer to the environment and bringing an intermediate user up to expert status.
The book is organised around the LPI's published standards for two Level 1 exams (exams 101, which deals with key commands and file-system concepts, and 102, which places more emphasis on hardware, networking and shell scripting). The organisation works well even if you're not specifically preparing for either exam.
LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell assumes nothing in early chapters, going so far--to cite one example--as to walk readers through the concept of commands with parameters separately from the concept of commands alone. Later the pace picks up, and strategic advice is substituted (such as how to partition a disk for maximum speed and reliability) for "type-this" instructions.
Throughout, the book makes effective use of O'Reilly & Associates' time-tested and remarkably clear format for presenting Unix commands and configuration files. Each chapter concludes with a series of exercises designed to help you discover behaviours on your own, and includes the practice questions you expect in a test-prep aid. --David Wall
Topics covered::the knowledge that's tested on the Linux Professional Institute's exams 101 and 102, which includes everything from basic Linux commands and concepts to installation of the operating system, essential network configuration and kernel recompilation. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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'The style throughout is friendly yet informative and Dean seems to have an unconscious knack of answering questions just as they are forming in the reader's head. Some of the content, particularly that on networking and system hardware, actually puts other 'definitive' Linux works to shame. Perhaps the most valuable aspect, however, is the frequent 'box-outs' which highlight the most pertinent topics to revise for the examination itself. This is the key buying point, as success in the examination will be dependent on how well you know the material in this syllabus; against that, almost any amount of hands-on experience will pale. Although O'Reilly's Nutshell series are intended as 'Desktop Reference' manuals, I have to recommend this one as a good all-round read; not only as a primer for LPI certification, but as an excellent introductory text on GNU/Linux. In all, this is a valuable addition to O'Reilly's already packed stable of Linux titles and I look forward to more from the author.' Rory Beaton, - http://firstmonday.org/issue7_4/reviews "This is a gem of a book. " - Joe McCool, Cvu, June 2003
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Thorough reference! Easy to read and follow.
21 Mar 2012
Format:Paperback
Clear, concise, with lots of examples. It is well organized; read cover-to-cover.
For both exams, book is split into two parts, one for each exam. Practice questions and a practice exam included in each part.
If you have a few years experience with Linux you can probably skim most of it and still benefit enough to pass the exam. I picked up a few things, here and there that I didn't know or had forgotten.
If you are new to Linux and want to get the LPIC-1, the nutshell book, in my opinion, isn't going to provide enough information to fully grasp all the areas in the exam. You could, however, pass the exam by studying this book with little or no prior knowledge of Linux.
I recommend practicing the examples for retention.
This book could also be used as a good starter for taking up the Linux command-line.
For both exams, book is split into two parts, one for each exam. Practice questions and a practice exam included in each part.
If you have a few years experience with Linux you can probably skim most of it and still benefit enough to pass the exam. I picked up a few things, here and there that I didn't know or had forgotten.
If you are new to Linux and want to get the LPIC-1, the nutshell book, in my opinion, isn't going to provide enough information to fully grasp all the areas in the exam. You could, however, pass the exam by studying this book with little or no prior knowledge of Linux.
I recommend practicing the examples for retention.
This book could also be used as a good starter for taking up the Linux command-line.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Efficient book
14 July 2011
Format:Paperback
All exam requirements covered nice. Used Linux for few years. Book help me practice all questions. Wish 3rd edition had level 2 exams.
7 of 11 people found the following review helpful
New version is only for 101 & 102
14 July 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had the 2nd version, released 2006 awesome included all 6 tests. New release should not be marked 3rd edition as its a new book and contains only 1/3 or the material that the first 2 editions had. After using Michael Jang's book for Level 1 and passing I purchased this book only to find out it contained only level 1. I ASSUMED 3rd edition meant updated and rearranged topics to reflect the new layout. I was very disappointed. After receiving I did reread the description and does say it has everything you need to pass level 1. I used Michael Jang's book for level 1 as it was updated while I was testing. I think its deceptive to say 3rd edition when you've removed 2/3rds of the material. At what don't does it become a new book vs. next edition. Does that mean LPIC-2 will be the 4th edition? Ugh, can't find any study material for level 2. Am looking for 2nd edition and will use LPI.org level 2 objectives and jump around the book.
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