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CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide, 5th Edition

by Richard Blum, Christine Bresnahan

August 2022

Beginner

992 pages

24h 14m

English

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The Exam ObjectivesHow to Contact the PublisherAssessment TestAnswers to Assessment Test
Setting Up a Learning SpaceExploring Linux DistributionsLocating a TerminalSummary

What Is a Linux Server?Serving the BasicsServing Local NetworksImplementing SecurityImproving PerformanceSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Handling Files and DirectoriesLinking Files and DirectoriesReading FilesFinding InformationSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Processing Text FilesRedirecting Input and OutputEditing Text FilesSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
The Linux Boot ProcessThe Firmware StartupLinux BootloadersSystem RecoverySummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Looking at init Managing systemd SystemsManaging SysV init SystemsDigging Deeper into systemdSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Configuring Network FeaturesCommand-Line Networking ToolBasic Network TroubleshootingAdvanced Network TroubleshootingSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Focusing on the GUIServing Up the GUIUsing Remote DesktopsForwardingSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Understanding LocalizationSetting Your LocaleLooking at TimeSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Managing User AccountsManaging GroupsSetting Up the EnvironmentQuerying UsersManaging Disk Space UsageSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Storage BasicsPartitioning ToolsUnderstanding FilesystemsFormatting FilesystemsMounting FilesystemsManaging FilesystemsStorage AlternativesSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Understanding Backup TypesLooking at Compression MethodsComparing Archive and Restore UtilitiesSecuring Offsite/Off-System BackupsChecking Backup IntegritySummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Working with Source CodePackaging ApplicationsUsing Application ContainersSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Exploring Kernel ModulesInstalling Kernel ModulesRemoving Kernel ModulesSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Looking at File and Directory PermissionsAccess Control ListsContext-Based PermissionsUnderstanding Linux User TypesRestricting Users and FilesSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Getting to Know PAMExploring PKI ConceptsUsing SSHUsing VPN as a ClientSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Understanding the Importance of LoggingBasic Logging Using rsyslog Journaling with systemd-journald SummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Providing Access ControlLooking at Firewall TechnologiesForwarding IP PacketsDynamically Setting RulesSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
User SecurityNetwork SecuritySummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Troubleshooting the NetworkTroubleshooting Storage IssuesTroubleshooting the CPUTroubleshooting MemorySurviving a Lost Root PasswordSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Looking at ProcessesMonitoring Processes in Real TimeManaging ProcessesSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Troubleshooting AccessExamining File ObstaclesExploring Environment and Shell IssuesSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Communicating with Linux DevicesWorking with DevicesUsing Hot-Pluggable DevicesSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Dealing with Storage ProblemsUncovering Application Permission IssuesAnalyzing Application DependenciesLooking at SELinux Context ViolationsExploring Firewall BlockagesTroubleshooting Additional Hardware IssuesSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
The Basics of Shell ScriptingAdvanced Shell ScriptingWriting Script ProgramsSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Running Scripts in Background ModeRunning Scripts without a ConsoleSending SignalsJob ControlRunning Like ClockworkSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Understanding Version ControlSetting Up Your Git EnvironmentCommitting with GitTagsMerging VersionsSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Considering Cloud ServicesUnderstanding VirtualizationExploring ContainersSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Focusing on VM ToolsUnderstanding BootstrappingExploring Storage IssuesConsidering Network ConfigurationsSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Understanding Orchestration ConceptsProvisioning the Data CenterLooking at Container Orchestration EnginesSummaryExam EssentialsReview Questions
Chapter 2: Introduction to ServicesChapter 3: Managing Files, Directories, and TextChapter 4: Searching and Analyzing TextChapter 5: Explaining the Boot ProcessChapter 6: Maintaining System Startup and ServicesChapter 7: Configuring Network ConnectionsChapter 8: Comparing GUIsChapter 9: Adjusting Localization OptionsChapter 10: Administering Users and GroupsChapter 11: Handling StorageChapter 12: Protecting FilesChapter 13: Governing SoftwareChapter 14: Tending Kernel ModulesChapter 15: Applying Ownership and PermissionsChapter 16: Looking at Access and Authentication MethodsChapter 17: Implementing Logging ServicesChapter 18: Overseeing Linux FirewallsChapter 19: Embracing Best Security PracticesChapter 20: Analyzing System Properties and RemediationChapter 21: Optimizing PerformanceChapter 22: Investigating User IssuesChapter 23: Dealing with Linux DevicesChapter 24: Troubleshooting Application and Hardware IssuesChapter 25: Deploying Bash ScriptsChapter 26: Automating JobsChapter 27: Controlling Versions with GitChapter 28: Understanding Cloud and Virtualization ConceptsChapter 29: Inspecting Cloud and Virtualization ServicesChapter 30: Orchestrating the Environment