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CompTIA Linux+ Complete Study Guide Authorized Courseware: Exams LX0–101 and LX0–102 Paperback – 25 Jun. 2010

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CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: Exam XK0-005 (Sybex Study Guide)
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New edition prepares candidates for exams LX0–101 and LX0–102 and Linux+ certification!

The two leading Linux certification bodies, CompTIA and Linux Professional Institute (LPI), have joined forces to release two new Linux+ exams, LX0–101 and LX0–102. This new Sybex study guide breaks down everything you need to prepare for the exams. Covering all exam objectives, the book explains Linux command–line tools, managing software, configuring hardware, managing files and filesystems, and much more. The companion CD features a leading–edge test engine and a host of other study tools, giving you ample opportunity to study, practice, and review.

  • Covers all exam objectives for the Linux+ exams, LX0–101 and LX0–102
  • Explains Linux command–line tools, managing software, configuring hardware, the boot process and scripts, and managing files and filesystems
  • Also covers working with the X Window system, administering the system, basic networking, and server and system security
  • Provides leading–edge test prep software, four practice exams, over 100 electronic flashcards, and the book in searchable PDF, on a companion CD

If you want to prepare for Linux+ certification, a Sybex Study Guide is what you need!

Note: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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  1. ISBN-10
    0470888458
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0470888452
  3. Edition
    Study Guide
  4. Publisher
    Sybex
  5. Publication date
    25 Jun. 2010
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    18.8 x 3.56 x 23.62 cm
  8. Print length
    648 pages
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Prepare for CompTIA′s Linux+ Exams

As the Linux server and desktop markets continue to grow, so does the need for qualified Linux administrators. CompTIA′s Linux+ certification (Exams LX0–101 and LX0–102) includes the very latest enhancements to the popular open source operating system. This detailed guide not only covers all key exam topics such as using Linux command–line tools, understanding the boot process and scripts, managing files and file systems, managing system security, and much more it also builds your practical Linux skills with real–world examples. Inside, you′ll find:

  • Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you′re getting the instruction you need for the exam
  • Real–world scenarios that put what you′ve learned into practical context
  • Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
  • Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
  • A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives.

SYBEX TEST ENGINE
Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus exams. Runs on both Windows and Linux.

ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS
Reinforce your understanding with electronic flashcards.

Also on CD, you′ll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

Covers All Linux+ Objectives for Exams LX0–101 and LX0–102

Includes Real–World Scenarios and Leading–Edge Exam Prep Software Featuring:

  • Linux–Compatible Custom Test Engine

  • Hundreds of Sample Questions

  • Electronic Flashcards

  • Entire Book in PDF

Note: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

About the Author

Roderick W. Smith, Linux+, LPIC–1, is a Linux consultant and author. His areas of expertise include Linux networking, filesystems, and cross–platform configuration. He has written over 20 books on open source technologies, including the LPIC–1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide, 2nd Edition and Linux Administrator Street Smarts, both from Sybex.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sybex; Study Guide edition (25 Jun. 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 648 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470888458
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470888452
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.8 x 3.56 x 23.62 cm
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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  • HAL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Linux+ Complete
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 April 2012
    This book is called complete, and it is. It's well laid out, and easy to read. Great formatting and style. Highly recommended for understanding Linux for intermediate and above users.
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  • Yay!!
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelllent resource
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 January 2012
    Written by one of the most experienced Linux Authors, you're guaranteed a nice flow to the book, with great layout. The Guide does cover a massive amount of topics in great detail, but has little time for "chatty" narrative as the topic is too large for that.

    The book is well laid out, it's easy to follow and offers test questions for each section and a test cd. Use all practice questions. Once you're in that exam you'll be very grateful you did.

    However you'll still need to have plenty of practice with the commands. A complication of the vendor neutral LPI is that you'll have to learn the commands for several different package managers... this puts tremendous pressure on your memory. Expect to work hard, and if you're only using one variant... to have to memorise 3 other versions to pass on the vendor neutral exam. Arrive early for the exam, with 2 forms of ID including a photo id (Passport or Driving Licence) and a signature ID (bank card) - as you can't sit the exam without them. Allow 15 mins for your ID to be verified.

    Finally, before you sit the exam the Comptia test screen will ask you if you want to dual register for the LPI qualification, so make sure to answer yes to this question - be ready for it!!
    LPI will then email you confirming your registration / results in approx 1-2 days, so it's fast.
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  • dchapman
    3.0 out of 5 stars A good textbook, let down by formatting issues
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 July 2011
    I bought this ebook to help prepare myself for the Linux+ exams. I've used various Linux distributions for five years now, so I'm not an absolute beginner. However the Linux+ curriculum goes into considerably greater depth in a number of areas than I have experience of. In that my knowledge has been increased, and I just passed the first Linux+ exam, I would say that this textbook seems to achieve its purpose.

    It is written in a very direct style, so don't expect any humourous anecdotes, puns or jokes. It addresses the various areas of content in a thorough and logical fashion. The review questions at the end of each chapter are useful and the answers do a good job of explaining why the various answers are right or wrong.

    Unfortunately, there seem to be some major oversights in proof-reading or formatting. There are a number of places where example code is shown (helpfully typeset in a different font) where there are missing quotation marks ("). This may not be a major issue in other literature, but it can make the difference between a command working or not in a Linux configuration file! There is often a reference to the missing quotation marks, otherwise I would have been unaware that some of them should have been there!
    I can only assume that this is some kind of problem with an automatic conversion to Kindle format. However, it seems to me that this kind of basic, recurring problem doesn't do much for the reputation of Kindle as a viable publishing platform for serious textbooks. Please take care of this Sybex/Amazon!
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  • IT guy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Canada on 30 March 2014
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    Recommended for all tech people for their jobs. It has more than adequate coverage
    of all the stuff you would need to pass the exams
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  • J. R. Carr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well laid out and complete
    Reviewed in the United States on 25 March 2013
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    While this certainly isn't an all-in-one reference guide for a Linux admin, it covers the main exam objectives well, and with enough detail that passing the Linux+ exams should be a fairly simple task. I took both in the same day, with this book alone (and five or seven years of admin experience) as my study material, and passed both handily. I will say that the book (and the exam, for that matter) tend to focus on things that a sysadmin doesn't really use, day-to-day, but it's a great refresher of those little known programs, switches, and features. You can read through this book in a couple days, and if you're familiar with Linux, really only need about a week to study for both exams.
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  • halipende
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely to study it
    Reviewed in Spain on 1 January 2013
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    This book is pretty useful, it makes me learn a lot about Linux that I need in my work.
    The chapter are sorted properly and the questions are useful as well to understand every single chapter.
    I hope I passed the exam.
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  • Kevin M. Price
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for beginners and a great reference for experts too
    Reviewed in the United States on 20 February 2013
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    Bought this as a required book for college and have used it many times as a reference for using Linux+. I would recommend this even if you are a beginner or intermediate programmer. Experts may find this book useful for some Linux+ programming too.
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  • J. Monty
    4.0 out of 5 stars This book is no joke..
    Reviewed in the United States on 6 October 2010
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    I bought this book on Amazon when it came out a few months ago. I have the older Linux+ book (for the previous version of the Linux+ exam) but that version of CompTIA Linux+ is ending as of Oct 31 2010 (it consisted of a single 90 question exam - equiv of 6 months of Linux experience). So I was undecided on what exactly I should do: A.) Push it and take the existing test before Oct 31 2010 or B.) Just take the new Linux+ exam (actually two tests) powered by LPI. Since I had heard that the LPI version is much more comprehensive, I figured I'd go that route. Well let me tell you this book and from what I can surmise the new exam as well, is no joke. This book is way more in-depth and detailed than the previous Linux+ books. It is now recommended by CompTIA that you first achieve your A+ and your Network+ certification, as well as have 1 year of Linux admin level experience before attempting Linux+. If you want a taste of what this study book is like the very first chapter starts out with listing commands and explaining regular expressions. I've been working with Linux for some time so this was not a problem for me but if you haven't used Linux before you might want to brush up on your basics before you consider this one... The older books started out explaining what Linux was and what GNU licensing was about, etc (intro type stuff).
    I have not taken the exams yet but I will report on how well I do after..
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