LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for determining what you need to practice to pass the Linux Professional Institute exams. This book will help you determine when you're ready to take the exams, which are technically challenging and designed to reflect the skills that administrators need in real working environments. As more corporations adopt Linux as the networking backbone for their IT systems, the demand for certified technicians will become even greater. Passing the LPI exams will broaden your career options because the LPIC is the most widely known and respected Linux certification program in the world. Linux Journal recognized the LPI as the best Training and Certification Program. The exams were developed by the Linux Professional Institute, an international, volunteer-driven organization with affiliates in a dozen countries. The core LPI exams cover two levels. Level 1 tests a basic knowledge of Linux installation, configuration, and command-line skills. Level 2 goes into much more depth regarding system troubleshooting and network services such as email and the Web. The second edition of LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell is a thoroughly researched reference to these exams. The book is divided into four parts, one for each of the LPI exams. Each part features not only a summary of the core skills you need, but sample exercises and test questions, along with helpful hints to let you focus your energies. Major topics include: * GNU and Unix commands * Linux installation and package management * Devices, filesystems, and kernel configuration * Text editing, processing, and printing * The X Window System * Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting * Security, including intrusion detection, SSH, Kerberos, and more * DNS, DHCP, file sharing, and other networking infrastructure * Email, FTP, and Web services Praise for the first edition: "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." --First Monday

Intended for administrators, this study guide reviews the Linux architecture and installation, Unix commands, and file system knowledge tested by LPI exam 101, and the Linux kernel, scripting, administrative tasks, and networking services covered by exam 102. The second edition also covers exams 201 and 202 for LPI's level 2 exams. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

If you're a junior or senior system administrator and want to become a certified Linux administrator, "LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell is the best way to get there. The LPI is a popular certification exam created and promoted in a uniquely Linux-like fashion, by the non-profit, vendor-independent Linux Professional Institute. Written by a team of LPI trainers, this four-part guide prepares you for both the basic LPI General Linux 101 and 102 exams and the more advanced 201 and 202 exams. Each part features a summary of the exam, a Highlighter's Index, labs, suggested exercises, and practice exams. Introductory material deciphers the details of the Linux operating system in a way that is clear and easy to understand.

Written by a team of LPI trainers, this four-part guide prepares readers for both the basic LPI General Linux 101 and 102 exams and the more advanced 201 and 202 exams. Each part features a summary of the exam, a Highlighter's Index, labs, suggested exercises, and practice exams.