LPIC-1/CompTIA Linux+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

1252 Pages·2011·24.81 MB·English

by  Robb Tracy

ALL-IN-ONE LPIC-1/CompTIA Linux+™
Certification EXAM GUIDE (Exams LPIC-1/LX0-101
& LX0-102)
ALL-IN-ONE LPIC-1/CompTIA
™
Linux+ Certification EXAM GUIDE
(Exams LPIC-1/LX0-101 & LX0-102)

Robb H. Tracy

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This book is dedicated to all the individuals who have made a difference
in my life. To my Dad, for instilling in me a love of teaching and of all
things mechanical. To my Mom, for teaching me the value of hard work and
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—Robb H. Tracy
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robb H. Tracy (CNA, CNE, CNI, A+, Network+, Linux+) has been a
professional technology instructor and courseware developer since 1996. He has
designed and implemented technical training products and curricula for major
hardware and software vendors including Novell, Micron Technology, TestOut,
Messaging Architects, Caselle, MoveNetworks, Makau, Cymphonix, and
NextPage. Robb previously served on CompTIA’s Network+ Advisory
Committee, where he helped define the objectives that make up the CompTIA
Network+ certification. He is a cofounder of Nebo Technical Institute, Inc., a
leading provider of information technology training and consulting. Robb is the
author of Novell Certified Linux Engineer (Novell CLE) Study Guide (Novell
Press, 2005), Novell Certified Linux Engineer 9 (CLE 9) Study Guide (Novell
Press, 2006), and Linux+ Certification Study Guide (Certification Press, 2008).
Robb was also a contributing author to SUSE Linux 10 Unleashed (Sams
Publishing, 2006).
About the Technical Editor

Brian Barber (Linux+, MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MCNE, CNE, CNA-GW) is
the Manager of Monitoring and Reporting Systems with the Canada Deposit
Insurance Corporation (CDIC). He first started using Linux at home with Red
Hat 5.1, and since then he has been a staunch advocate of open source software
in both commercial and residential settings; he has belonged to the Ottawa
Canada Linux User Group (OCLUG) since 2001. His primary areas of interest
are operating systems, multiplatform integration, directory services, and
enterprise messaging. In the past he has held the positions of Principal
Consultant with Sierra Systems Group, Senior Technical Coordinator with LGS
Group (now a part of IBM Global Services), and Senior Technical Analyst with
MetLife Canada. Brian has been a lead author or a contributing and technical
editor to over 15 technology books.
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CompTIA®

CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI

CompTIA Linux+ certification, Powered by LPI, is held by many IT staff in
many organizations: 25% of IT staff within a random sampling of U.S.
organizations within a cross section of industry verticals hold CompTIA Linux+
certification.

• CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI validates the fundamental knowledge and
skills required of junior Linux administrators. The exams cover system
architecture, GNU and UNIX commands, user interfaces and desktops, and
Linux installation and package management.
• Candidate Job Roles include junior Linux administrator, junior network
administrator, systems administrator, Linux database administrator and web
administrator.
• Dual Certification if you choose, Certification in CompTIA Linux+ Powered
by LPI, attained by passing CompTIA exams LX0-101 and LX0-102, enables
you to become certified in LPIC-1 as well.
• Starting Salary The average salary for CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI+
certification holders is $76,000 (USA).
• Mandated/Recommended by organizations worldwide Companies such as Dell,
HP, IBM, Lenovo, and Xerox recommend or require CompTIA Linux+.