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Sair Linux/GNU Installation and Configuration Exam Cram (Exam: 3X0-101)

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This book is awesome! I have read the other SAIR Linux Certification test books, but none of them truly let you understand what you're doing like this book, along with a practice test on the end of each chapter, this book really makes sure you understand your stuff! I reccommend this book for novices to the 'LeEt Linux haxor'z.

The exam cram books in general are a great series! I used them to help me study for my MCSE tests. With the help of these books, I passed each test on the first try!

So when I was going to go for my Sair Linux certification, I used the Exam Cram book. This book was great and helped me prepare for the test. The book covered the main topics in more depth than the test requires and the practice test was more difficult than the real thing. If you understand the information given to you in this book, you have a good chance of passing the test. You need a 74% or better to pass.the exam. I was surprised to find out I got 92% on my first try, because I am new to Linux (less than 6 months). This book was a major factor in me passing the exam!

This book covered, almost 100 percent of the subjects I encountered on the test. I did the hour long test in about 30 minutes and passed it with points to spare, using this book as my sole study material. Admittedly I've been doing Unix System Admin for a couple of years, but this is the least UNIX like of all the Linux tests. It focuses mostly on Linux specific components lilo, boot order, disaster recoery etc. This book covered it all. The quiz questions can be a little infuriating (tricky), but you calm down when you realize how much they force you to concentrate on the subject matter. Buy it and study it and you'll pass the test.

Took my first Linux exam and passed the first time round. The book covers pretty much everything that you will see on the exam, and more. For a paperback that attempts to cover the exam objectives, it certainly does it well. I found the book to be much harder than the exam... meaning that the questions in the book are harder than the questions in the exams. Liked the way the concepts are fleshed out and the fundamentals properly explained.

I did the installation and configuration exam once and failed it at 68% without doing any reading but I've been working with linux servers for 6 years now. Then I bought this book and beleive me it's one of the best linux books around even with the fact that it's just an exam cram book. I've learned a lot by reading this book. It's well organized and well written and covers alomst everything that is in the exam. After reading the entire book in 1 week, I did the exam again and passed with 90%!! So if there is 1 book you have to read before doing the exam, it's this book!

Michael Jang is now 2 for 2 in my eyes. First linux+ and now this, both books have been great. I read Toby Maginnis book as well, but this one was much easier reading. Read it in 3 days. It is all quick reading, and down to the point. It gives you the information you need to pass the test the first time. Working with linux part time for 6 months, I passed the test in 15 minutes with a 90%. Keep writing books Michael, i'm looking forward to more in the future.