Linux Essentials, Second Edition

Learn Linux Quickly and Easily

Mastering the Linux operating system will help you advance your IT career. This straightforward guide will help you master the fundamentals of Linux and help prepare you for the Linux Essentials Exam. Beginning with operating system basics, Linux Essentials, 2nd Edition explains Linux properties and principles and shows you how to manage this open source operating system in the workplace. Lessons are organized by task, and each chapter features exercises and review questions to solidify your knowledge.

Learn these Linux essentials--and more:

• Types of distributions and open source applications
• All about freeware, licensing, operations, and navigation
• Using common Linux programs
• Navigating the command line
• Searching, extracting, and archiving data
• Turning commands into scripts
• Creating user types, users, and groups
• Managing network connections

This Essentials book features:

• Chapter-opening learning objectives
• Full coverage of all exam objectives
• Screenshots and illustrations reinforce learning
• Essentials and Beyond--summaries and additional suggested exercises