Linux All-in-One For Dummies

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John Wiley & Sons, Jun 12, 2014 - Computers - 576 pages
Eight minibooks in one volume cover every important aspect of Linux and everything you need to know to pass level-1 certification

Linux All-in-One For Dummies explains everything you need to get up and running with the popular Linux operating system. Written in the friendly and accessible For Dummies style, the book ideal for new and intermediate Linux users, as well as anyone studying for level-1 Linux certification. The eight minibooks inside cover the basics of Linux, interacting with it, networking issues, Internet services, administration, security, scripting, and level-1 certification.

  • Covers every major topic for anyone just getting familiar with Linux
  • Includes a test-prep section for passing the level-1 Linux certification exam
  • Written by the expert author of more than thirty books, including CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 3rd Edition

Including everything beginners need to know to get started with Linux, Linux All-in-One For Dummies, 5th Edition is the ultimate resource and reference for aspiring professionals.

 

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Table of Contents
Managing Your PC with Linux
Installing Linux
Troubleshooting and Configuring Linux
Installing Other Software
Trying Out Linux
Linux Desktops
Discovering and Using Linux Commands
The Internet
Newsgroup hierarchy
Managing Mail and News Servers
Managing
Administration Chapter 1 Introducing Basic System Administration
Automatically starting servers at system startup Taking Stock of Linux System ConfigurationFiles Monitoring System Performance
Scheduling Jobs in Linux
Security

Commands for directory navigation
Networking
SettingUp aLocal Area Network
Going Wireless
Managing the Network
Securing Linux
Computer Security Audits and Vulnerability
Scripting
Linux Certification
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About the author (2014)

Emmett Dulaney has authored over thirty books, including the CompTIA Security+ Guide, 3rd Edition. He is the former Director of Training for Mercury Technical Solutions, and is currently an instructor at Anderson University.

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