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CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide, 6th EditionSybex, 2025by Richard Blum |
Description
The latest edition of the gold standard in Linux+ certification exam prep and skills reinforcement
In the newly revised sixth edition of the CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: Exam XK0-006, veteran system and network administrator Richard Blum delivers a fully up-to-date guide to the challenging CompTIA Linux+ certification exam, as well as a concise discussion of the skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed in the real world as a Linux systems professional.
The book contains clear and straightforward information on all Linux administration topics, including system management, services and user management, security, automation, orchestration, scripting, and troubleshooting. You'll also find:
Coverage of every subject tested by the newly updated XK0-006 Linux+ certification exam.
New material for DevOps engineers seeking to understand how to deploy applications on different Linux distributions and cloud platforms.
Intuitively organized quick-reference information perfect for newly minted system and network administrators working with Linux operating systems.
Complimentary access to the Sybex online learning environment, including the online test bank, a practice assessment test, chapter review questions, flashcards, and a searchable key term glossary.
Perfect for network and system admins studying for the new Linux+ certification exam, the CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide is also a must-read for Linux admins and IT professionals looking to update their skillset, as well as certification candidates seeking a roadmap to attaining further Linux certifications.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction xxxi
The Exam Objectives xxxviii
Assessment Test xlvii
Answers to Assessment Test lix
Part I Gathering Your Tools 1
Chapter 1 Preparing Your Environment 3
Chapter 2 Introduction to Services 19
Chapter 3 Managing Files, Directories, and Text 47
Chapter 4 Searching and Analyzing Text 93
Part II Starting Up and Configuring Your System 135
Chapter 5 Explaining the Boot Process 137
Chapter 6 Maintaining System Startup and Services 161
Chapter 7 Configuring Network Connections 203
Chapter 8 Comparing GUIs 239
Chapter 9 Adjusting Localization Options 271
Part III Managing Your System 291
Chapter 10 Administering Users and Groups 293
Chapter 11 Handling Storage 333
Chapter 12 Protecting Files 367
Chapter 13 Governing Software 399
Chapter 14 Tending Kernel Modules 429
Part IV Securing Your System 441
Chapter 15 Applying Ownership and Permissions 443
Chapter 16 Looking at Access and Authentication Methods 473
Chapter 17 Implementing Logging Services 507
Chapter 18 Overseeing Linux Firewalls 525
Chapter 19 Embracing Best Security Practices 557
Part V Troubleshooting Your System 581
Chapter 20 Analyzing System Properties and Remediation 583
Chapter 21 Optimizing Performance 617
Chapter 22 Investigating User Issues 635
Chapter 23 Dealing with Linux Devices 655
Chapter 24 Troubleshooting Application and Hardware Issues 679
Part VI Automating Your System 711
Chapter 25 Deploying Bash Scripts 713
Chapter 26 Python Concepts 743
Chapter 27 Automating Jobs 765
Chapter 28 Controlling Versions with Git 785
Part VII Realizing Virtual and Cloud Environments 807
Chapter 29 Understanding Cloud and Virtualization Concepts 809
Chapter 30 Inspecting Cloud and Virtualization Services 827
Chapter 31 Orchestrating the Environment 849
Appendix Answers to the Review Questions 865
Index 937
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