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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 005.432 EAN: 9780596005283 Edition: 2 Format: Illustrated ISBN: 0596005288 Label: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Manufacturer: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 980 Publication Date: July 26, 2006 Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Studio: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: 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 organized 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 organization 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's 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 behaviors 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. Product Description: "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 Networkingfundamentals 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 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Buy This Book, but get experience as well. Lets make this clear if you haven't memorized all man commands yet then you definately need to buy this book. I totally agree with other reviewers here that this book is an invaluable reference guide to any sysadmin working on the job. I have found that this book has gotten me through LPI 101 and 102 exams. I did not get a high score though. On the exams itself you do need another reference.....The best one I have found is Past experience. The LPI is a great certification because the ... Read More Rating:  - Great book, but you need additional literature if you want a high scoreI have just finnished exams 101 (730 points/800) and 102 (740 points/800). Theese seems to be quite good scores, according to the LPI website, and i owe it much to LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, 2nd edition. The book is well written, with lots of relevant information if you want to pass the LPI level 1 exams. And even better, its a very nice book to use as reference in system administration tasks. However, like someone has pointed out earlier. It doesn`t quite cover ... Read More Rating: - Great book!!!I'm still studyng for the exam an this book if full of tips and information i will centaintly use, clear content and practical examples, it's a must if you are planning to get the LPI Certification. Rating: - Good technical bookThis book is directed to people who wants to take the LPI certification. So, if you just want to learn linux, don't buy it. Anyway, good book. Recomended. Rating: - Great for a reference tooI found this book is invaluable to learn all the ins and outs of Linux and administration. There may be better books to teach you how to take the LPI test but this book will last you thru your system admin career. |
