LPIC-1 Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide

The bestselling study guide for the popular Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 1 (LPIC-1).

The updated fifth edition of LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide is a comprehensive, one-volume resource that covers 100% of all exam objectives. Building on the proven Sybex Study Guide approach, this essential resource offers a comprehensive suite of study and learning tools such as assessment tests, hands-on exercises, chapter review questions, and practical, real-world examples. This book, completely updated to reflect the latest 101-500 and 102-500 exams, contains clear, concise, and user-friendly information on all of the Linux administration topics you will encounter on test day. Key exam topics include system architecture, Linux installation and package management, GNU and UNIX commands, user interfaces and desktops, essential system services, network and server security, and many more.

Linux Servers currently have a 20% market share which continues to grow. The Linux OS market saw a 75% increase from last year and is the third leading OS, behind Windows and MacOS. There has never been a better time to expand your skills, broaden your knowledge, and earn certification from the Linux Professional Institute. A must-have guide for anyone preparing for the 101-500 and 102-500 exams, this study guide enables you to:

• Assess your performance on practice exams to determine what areas need extra study

• Understand and retain vital exam topics such as administrative tasks, network configuration, booting Linux, working with filesystems, writing scripts, and using databases

• Gain insights and tips from two of the industry's most highly respected instructors, consultants, and authors

• Access Sybex interactive tools that include electronic flashcards, an online test bank, customizable practice exams, bonus chapter review questions, and a searchable PDF glossary of key terms

LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide is ideal for network and system administrators studying for the LPIC-1 exams, either for the first time or for the purpose of renewing their certifications.

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Christine Bresnahan is an Adjunct Professor at Ivy Tech Community College. She teaches Linux certification, and Python programming classes. Richard Blum has served as both systems and network administrator roles for UNIX, Linux, Novell, and Microsoft servers. Rich is widely published on Linux, and is a popular online Linux instructor.

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Includes interactive online learning environment and study tools:

• 2 custom practice exams
• 100 electronic flashcards

• Searchable key term glossary The bestselling study guide for the popular Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 1 The LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide is a comprehensive, one-stop resource that covers 100% of all exam objectives. This Sybex Study Guide offers a comprehensive suite of study and learning tools such as assessment tests, hands-on exercises, chapter review questions, and real-world examples. This new fifth edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect all changes in the latest 101-500 and 102-500 exams. Accurate, concise, and complete information covers all of the Linux administration topics you need to succeed on exam day. The Linux OS market is rapidly expandingnow is the time to expand your skills and earn LPIC-1 certification. Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• System architecture
• Linux installation
• Package management
• GNU and UNIX commands
• User interfaces and desktops
• Essential system services
• Network and server security

• Management and maintenance tasks ABOUT THE LPIC-1 PROGRAM LPIC-1 is the first certification in the Linux Professional Institute's multi-level Linux professional certification program. The LPIC-1 validates a candidate's ability to perform maintenance tasks on the command line, install and configure a computer running Linux, and configure basic networking. The exam reflects current research and practical system administration job skills. Visit www.lpi.org for more information. Interactive learning environment Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit http://www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, type in your unique PIN, and instantly gain access to:

• Interactive test bank includes 2 practice exams. Practice exams help you to identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last- minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

Inhalt
Introduction xxi

Assessment Test xxxix

Part I Exam 101-500 1

Chapter 1 Exploring Linux Command-Line Tools 3

Understanding Command-Line Basics 4

Discussing Distributions 4

Reaching a Shell 5

Exploring Your Linux Shell Options 5

Using a Shell 7

Using Environment Variables 11

Getting Help 17

Editing Text Files 20

Looking at Text Editors 20

Understanding vim Modes 24

Exploring Basic Text-Editing Procedures 24

Saving Changes 27

Processing Text Using Filters 28

File-Combining Commands 28

File-Transforming Commands 31

File-Formatting Commands 33

File-Viewing Commands 36

File-Summarizing Commands 40

Using Regular Expressions 45

Using grep 45

Understanding Basic Regular Expressions 47

Understanding Extended Regular Expressions 50

Using Streams, Redirection, and Pipes 50

Redirecting Input and Output 51

Piping Data between Programs 55

Using sed 56

Generating Command Lines 60

Summary 61

Exam Essentials 61

Review Questions 62

Chapter 2 Managing Software and Processes 67

Looking at Package Concepts 68

Using RPM 69

RPM Distributions and Conventions 69

The rpm Command Set 71

Extracting Data from RPMs 77

Using YUM 78

Using ZYpp 83

Using Debian Packages 86

Debian Package File Conventions 87

The dpkg Command Set 87

Looking at the APT Suite 92

Using apt-cache 93

Using apt-get 94

Reconfiguring Packages 97

Managing Shared Libraries 98

Library Principles 98

Locating Library Files 99

Loading Dynamically 100

Library Management Commands 100

Managing Processes 102

Examining Process Lists 102

Employing Multiple Screens 109

Understanding Foreground and Background Processes 116

Managing Process Priorities 120

Sending Signals to Processes 121

Summary 126

Exam Essentials 127

Review Questions 129

Chapter 3 Configuring Hardware 133

Configuring the Firmware and Core Hardware 134

Understanding the Role of Firmware 134

Device Interfaces 136

The /dev Directory 138

The /proc Directory 139

The /sys Directory 143

Working with Devices 144

Hardware Modules 148

Storage Basics 154

Types of Drives 154

Drive Partitions 155

Automatic Drive Detection 155

Storage Alternatives 156

Multipath 156

Logical Volume Manager 157

Using RAID Technology 158

Partitioning Tools 158

Working with fdisk 158

Working with gdisk 161

The GNU parted Command 162

Graphical Tools 163

Understanding Filesystems 164

The Virtual Directory 164

Maneuvering Around the Filesystem 166

Formatting Filesystems 167

Common Filesystem Types 167

Creating Filesystems 169

Mounting Filesystems 170

Manually Mounting Devices 170

Automatically Mounting Devices 172

Managing Filesystems 173

Retrieving Filesystem Stats 173

Filesystem Tools 173

Summary 174

Exam Essentia…