Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification

Jason W. Eckert is an experienced technical trainer, consultant and bestselling author in the information technology industry. His diverse IT background and expertise include more than 40 IT certifications, three decades of IT and development experience, six published apps and 26 published textbooks covering such topics as UNIX, Linux®, Apache, MySQL, Windows Server, Security, Microsoft Exchange, PowerShell, BlackBerry Enterprise Server, and Video Game Development. In addition, he serves as the dean of technology at triOS College, where he continues to refine and improve college technology programs. For more information, visit jasoneckert.net. A graduate of McMaster University, M. John Schitka is a former instructor at triOS College. Initially teaching NT4 technologies, he currently conducts courses on Windows 2000, UNIX, Linux, and more.

1. Introduction to Linux
2. Preparing for Linux Installation
3. Linux Installation and Usage
4. Exploring Linux Filesystems
5. Linux Filesystem Management
6. Linux Filesystem Administration
7. Advanced Installation
8. Working with the BASH Shell
9. System Initialization and X Windows
10. Managing Linux Processes
11. Common Administrative Tasks
12. Compression, System Backup, and Software Installation
13. Troubleshooting and Performance
14. Network Configuration
15. Configuring Network Services and Security
Appendices
A: Certification
B: GNU Public License
C: Finding Linux Resources on the Internet