Table of Contents
Cover
Half Title
Title
Statement
Copyright
Brief Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Intended Audience
Chapter Descriptions
Features
New to This Edition
Text and Graphic Conventions
Textbook DVD
CertBlaster Test Prep Resources
Instructor Resources
Total Solutions for CompTIA Linux+
Author Biography
Acknowledgments
Before You Begin
Lab Requirements
Ch 1: Introduction to Linux
Ch 1: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 1: Introduction
Operating Systems
The Linux Operating System
The History of Linux
Linux Distributions
Common Uses of Linux
Ch 1: Chapter Summary
Ch 1: Key Terms
Ch 1: Review Questions
Ch 1: Discovery Exercises
Ch 2: Linux Installation and Usage
Ch 2: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 2: Introduction
Installing Linux
Basic Linux Usage
Ch 2: Chapter Summary
Ch 2: Key Terms
Ch 2: Review Questions
Ch 2: Hands-on Projects
Ch 2: Discovery Exercises
Ch 3: Exploring Linux Filesystems
Ch 3: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 3: Introduction
The Linux Directory Structure
Viewing Files and Directories
Displaying the Contents of Text Files
Displaying the Contents of Binary Files
Searching for Text Within Files
Editing Text Files
Ch 3: Chapter Summary
Ch 3: Key Terms
Ch 3: Review Questions
Ch 3: Hands-on Projects
Ch 3: Discovery Exercises
Ch 4: Linux Filesystems Management
Ch 4: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 4: Introduction
The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
Managing Files and Directories
Finding Files
Linking Files
File and Directory Permissions
Ch 4: Chapter Summary
Ch 4: Key Terms
Ch 4: Review Questions
Ch 4: Hands-on Projects
Ch 4: Discovery Exercises
Ch 5: Linux Filesystems Administration
Ch 5: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 5: Introduction
The /dev Directory
Filesystems
Working with Floppy Disks
Working with CDs, DVDs, and ISO Images
Working with Hard Disks and SSDs
Working with USB and Firewire-based Storage Devices
Monitoring Filesystems
Hard Disk Quotas
Ch 5: Chapter Summary
Ch 5: Key Terms
Ch 5: Review Questions
Ch 5: Hands-on Projects
CH 5: Discovery Exercises
Ch 6: Linux Server Deployment
Ch 6: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 6: Introduction
Understanding Server Hardware
Configuring Server Storage
Installing a Linux Server Distribution
System Rescue
Ch 6: Chapter Summary
Ch 6: Key Terms
Ch 6: Review Questions
Ch 6: Hands-on Projects
Ch 6: Discovery Exercises
Ch 7: Working with the BASH Shell
Ch 7: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 7: Introduction
Command Input and Output
Shell Variables
Shell Scripts
Ch 7: Chapter Summary
Ch 7: Key Terms
Ch 7: Review Questions
Ch 7: Hands-on Projects
Ch 7: Discovery Exercises
Ch 8: System Initialization and X Windows
Ch 8: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 8: Introduction
The Boot Process
Boot Loaders
Linux Initialization
The X Windows System
Ch 8: Chapter Summary
Ch 8: Key Terms
Ch 8: Review Questions
Ch 8: Hands-on Projects
Ch 8: Discovery Exercises
Ch 9: Managing Linux Processes
Ch 9: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 9: Introduction
Linux Processes
Viewing Processes
Killing Processes
Process Execution
Running Processes in the Background
Process Priorities
Scheduling Commands
Ch 9: Chapter Summary
Ch 9: Key Terms
Ch 9: Review Questions
Ch 9: Hands-on Projects
Ch 9: Discovery Exercises
Ch 10: Common Administrative Tasks
Ch 10: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 10: Introduction
Printer Administration
Log File Administration
Administering Users and Groups
Ch 10: Chapter Summary
Ch 10: Key Terms
Ch 10: Review Questions
Ch 10: Hands-on Projects
Ch 10: Discovery Exercises
Ch 11: Compression, System Backup, and Software Installation
Ch 11: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 11: Introduction
Compression
System Backup
Software Installation
Ch 11: Chapter Summary
Ch 11: Key Terms
Ch 11: Review Questions
Ch 11: Hands-on Projects
Ch 11: Discovery Exercises
Ch 12: Network Configuration
Ch 12: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 12: Introduction
Networks
The TCP/IP Protocol
Configuring a Network Interface
Configuring a PPP Interface
Name Resolution
Routing
Network Services
Remote Administration
Ch 12: Chapter Summary
Ch 12: Key Terms
Ch 12: Review Questions
Ch 12: Hands-on Projects
Ch 12: Discovery Exercises
Ch 13: Configuring Network Services
Ch 13: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 13: Introduction
Infrastructure Services
Web Services
File Sharing Services
E-mail Services
Database Services
Ch 13: Chapter Summary
Ch 13: Key Terms
Ch 13: Review Questions
Ch 13: Hands-on Projects
Ch 13: Discovery Exercises
Ch 14: Troubleshooting, Performance, and Security
Ch 14: After Completing this Chapter, You Will Be Able To:
Ch 14: Introduction
Troubleshooting Methodology
Resolving Common System Problems
Performance Monitoring
Security
Ch 14: Chapter Summary
Ch 14: Key Terms
Ch 14: Review Questions
Ch 14: Hands-on Projects
Ch 14: Discovery Exercises
Appendix A: Certification
Appendix B: GNU Public License
Appendix C: Finding Linux Resources on the Internet
Glossary
Index
