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Practical LPIC-1 Linux Certification Study Guide

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  • © 2016

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Authors:
  1. David Clinton

    1. Toronto, Canada

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  • Closely reviewed by experts involved with the exam

  • Covers the most recent version of the LPIC-1 exams (version 4.0)

  • Focuses on guiding readers to quickly and efficiently understand and master all the skills they’ll need to succeed

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. Topic 101: System Architecture

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    Pages 1-15

  3. Topic 102: Linux Installation and Package Management

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    Pages 17-30

  4. Topic 103: Gnu and Unix Commands

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    Pages 31-52

  5. Topic 104: Devices, Linux Filesystems, and the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard

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    Pages 53-72

  6. Topic 105: Shells, Scripting, and Databases

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    Pages 73-86

  7. Topic 106: User Interfaces and Desktops

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    Pages 87-97

  8. Topic 107: Administrative Tasks

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    Pages 99-110

  9. Topic 108: Essential System Services

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    Pages 111-123

  10. Topic 109: Networking Fundamentals

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    Pages 125-140

  11. Topic 110: Security

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    Pages 141-157

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 159-187
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About this book

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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Toronto, Canada

    David Clinton

About the author

David Clinton is an experienced teacher, writer, and Linux system administrator. Besides this book, he is also the author of "Teach Yourself Linux Virtualization and High Availability - prepare for the LPIC-3 304 certification exam" (bootstrap-it.com) and of a number of Linux-based video courses at Pluralsight (http://app.pluralsight.com/author/david-clinton).

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