Linux+ (TM)Certification Study Guide [Hardcover]

Drew Bird (Author), Mike Harwood (Author)

Book Description

Series: Global Knowledge Certification | Publication Date: December 13, 2001

An integrated study system based on proven instructional methodology, this book includes special pedagogical elements such as step-by-step exercises, exam watch and on-the-job notes, and quick reference scenario and solution tables. More than 250 practice exam questions that match the actual exam questions in content and feel, and all answer options, correct and incorrect, receive detailed explanations as to why the answer is or is not the correct answers. The CD-ROM features instructional graphical animations with audio explanations and an eBook, the electronic version of the study guide.

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From the Back Cover

The Only Certification Study System Based on 200,000+ Hours of IT Training Experience

• 100% Complete Coverage--All official test objectives for the CompTIA Linux+ exam are covered in detail
• Hands-on Exercises--Step-by-step instruction modeled after classroom labs
• Exam Watch--Warnings based on thorough post-exam research identifying the most troublesome exam topics and how to answer them correctly
• Three Types of Practice Questions--Knowledge, scenario, and lab-based questions, all with in-depth answers
• From the Classroom--Discussions of important issues direct from the classroom

Full coverage of the topics you need to review, including how to:

• Identify the purpose of a Linux machine based on predetermined customer requirements
• Determine what software and services should be installed
• Partition according to your preinstallation plan using fdisk
• Select appropriate networking configuration and protocols
• Create users and passwords during installation
• Reconfigure X-Window with automated utilities
• Load, remove, and edit list modules
• Identify and change file permissions, modes, and types by using chmod, chown, and chgrp
• Perform administrative tasks while logged in as root, and by using the su command
• Monitor system log files regularly for errors, logins, and unusual activity
• Describe troubleshooting best practices
• Identify proper procedures for diagnosing and troubleshooting peripheral devices

CD-ROM features full CertTrainer CBT software and the ExamSim test engine--more than 200 questions on CD

CertTrainer

• e-Training--Self-paced review of key Linux+ topics, including exam tips
• In-depth Links--Need more explanation? Topically relevant links provide detailed instruction
• Skill Assessment--Test your knowledge with more than 200 challenging practice exam questions
• Score Reports--Indicate subject areas requiring further study

ExamSim

• Complete Practice Exam--A realistic Linux+ exam with questions found only on the CD-ROM
• Review Mode--Analyze what you got wrong and why
• Detailed Answers--Explain why the correct options are right and why the incorrect options are wrong
• Score Reports--Provide an overall assessment of your performance

PLUS

• E-book--Electronic, searchable version of the Study Guide

About the Author

Drew Bird (Kelowna, BC), MCNI, MCNE, MCT, MCSE, MCP+I, Server+, has been working in the IT industry for more than 12 years and has been a technical instructor for the past 5 years. Originally from England, Drew completed technical training and consultancy assignments for a wide variety of organisations, including the Bank of England, the London Stock Exchange, Iomega, and the United Nations. Mike Harwood (Kelowna, BC), MCT, MCSE, A+, Server+, has more than 6 years' experience in IT. As well as performing technical training assignments and authoring technical courseware, he currently acts as a system manager for a multi-site network and manages projects for a TecMetrix communications, a systems integration consultancy. Mike is co-author of Information Technology Careers and is also a contributing editor to a career-oriented Internet Web site.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 720 pages
• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill (December 13, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072134925
• ISBN-13: 978-0072134926
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.7 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,779,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > Computers & Technology > Certification > Linux

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Covers the objectives but lacks detail, December 23, 2002

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Nero (Sydney, Australia.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Linux+ (TM)Certification Study Guide (Hardcover)

The book covers all the objectives but it doesn't go into enough detail. It seems to spend a lot of time talking around a subject instead of giving you what you need to know straight away. I found the little editorial comment columns annoying considering the info given is common sense.

There are many errors relating to the correct switch commands. They make the mistake of giving you capital letters instead of lower case, which is wrong and confusing. The questions and answers are also riddled with little errors. One glaring error I found was on page 328 in the answer reviews "There is no such file as boot.log" Well there is under /var/log and I got two questions in the exam on this log file. Another problem I had was with the questions that come with the CDROM Cert trainer. There are not enough of them and they are too easy and not challenging enough.

The book is ok to read for someone new to the Linux OS. It covers all the objectives but if you want to pass the exam and if you are new to the OS I would recommend maybe some other books or Linux Internet guides to go with this one.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source but don't let it be your only guide, August 26, 2002

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Nate Goyer (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Linux+ (TM)Certification Study Guide (Hardcover)

I really like these Osborne books. They are friendly, easy to read, well illustrated and concepts are concisely explained. Out of all the publishers on Tech certification books, I look to Osborne first.

The Linux+ book is what I expected in terms of quality and user friendliness. It's quite thorough and got me probably 80% of the way to passing the exam.

One area that I can see for improvement is they way they break up the information. Since Linux leaves such a large area of ground to cover, it has to be broken up into digestible chunks; starting from easy to grasp concepts to progressively more difficult. This tends to make information on certain applications a bit scattered. For instance, we know early on that a Linux machine can be used as a web server, but we find out in the next chapter that its configuration file is kept in the /etc/ folder before we know that the application is Apache. Since I prefer to read and digest information in more of a straight shot (Apache from start to finish, FTP from start to finish), this process annoys me a bit. It's almost like watching a Quintin Tarantino film where all the bits you've seen throughout the book suddenly make sense at the end. However, learning things from start to finish is my particular way of remembering the most, while others appreciate the progressive manner, so it really boils down to personal preference. I find myself taking a lot of notes by hand to help me remember.

The quizzes and exercises in the book are good and prepared me quite well for what was on the exam. The CD that came with the book provided a good engine to get me familiar with what to expect. I did end up passing the Linux+ exam, but I also downloaded some Cram Session sheets and took some mock tests. It's always best to do that to not only get a second explanation of the technology, but also to ensure the concepts have properly sunk in.

I like Osborne books, but once again, get a second or even third way to review the field before the test. Good luck!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners, February 7, 2003

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Jason Nowicki (Elizabethtown, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Linux+ (TM)Certification Study Guide (Hardcover)

Well I was new to Linux when I started to read the book. I am MS certified so I feel that I have an edge on someone that is just your average end user. However, if you are a beginner and want to learn how to use Linux, this would be the book I would recommend. It makes the Linux learning curve a bit less steep.

In this book there are alot of errors. I emailed the editor and received no response. If you can get past the errors, you should get this book. It has helped me greatly, minus the errors ofcourse.