CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: Exam XK0-005, 5th Edition
- Length: 992 pages
- Edition: 5
- Language: English
- Publisher: Sybex
- Publication Date: 2022-08-02
- ISBN-10: 1119878942
- ISBN-13: 9781119878940
- Sales Rank: #1783447 (See Top 100 Books)
The best-selling, hands-on roadmap to acing the new Linux+ exam
In the newly updated Fifth Edition of CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: Exam XK0-005, IT industry veterans and tech education gurus Richard Blum and Christine Bresnahan deliver a concise and practical blueprint to success on the CompTIA Linux+ exam and in your first role as a Linux network or system administrator.
In the book, you’ll find concrete strategies and proven techniques to master Linux system management, security, scripting, containers, automation, and troubleshooting. Every competency tested on the Linux+ exam is discussed here. You’ll also get:
- Hands-on Linux advice that ensures you’re job-ready on the first day of your new network or sysadmin role
- Test-taking tips and tactics that decrease exam anxiety and get you ready for the challenging Linux+ exam
- Complimentary access to the Sybex learning environment, complete with online test bank, bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary
Perfect for practicing network and system admins seeking an in-demand and valuable credential for working with Linux servers and computers, CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: Exam XK0-005, Fifth Edition, will also earn a place in the libraries of people looking to change careers and start down an exciting new path in tech.
Cover Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Acknowledgments About the Authors About the Technical Editor Table of Exercises Introduction The Exam Objectives How to Contact the Publisher Assessment Test Answers to Assessment Test PART I: Gathering Your Tools Chapter 1: Preparing Your Environment Setting Up a Learning Space Exploring Linux Distributions Locating a Terminal Summary Chapter 2: Introduction to Services What Is a Linux Server? Serving the Basics Serving Local Networks Implementing Security Improving Performance Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 3: Managing Files, Directories, and Text Handling Files and Directories Linking Files and Directories Reading Files Finding Information Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 4: Searching and Analyzing Text Processing Text Files Redirecting Input and Output Editing Text Files Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions PART II: Starting Up and Configuring Your System Chapter 5: Explaining the Boot Process The Linux Boot Process The Firmware Startup Linux Bootloaders System Recovery Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 6: Maintaining System Startup and Services Looking at init Managing systemd Systems Managing SysV init Systems Digging Deeper into systemd Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 7: Configuring Network Connections Configuring Network Features Command-Line Networking Tool Basic Network Troubleshooting Advanced Network Troubleshooting Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 8: Comparing GUIs Focusing on the GUI Serving Up the GUI Using Remote Desktops Forwarding Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 9: Adjusting Localization Options Understanding Localization Setting Your Locale Looking at Time Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions PART III: Managing Your System Chapter 10: Administering Users and Groups Managing User Accounts Managing Groups Setting Up the Environment Querying Users Managing Disk Space Usage Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 11: Handling Storage Storage Basics Partitioning Tools Understanding Filesystems Formatting Filesystems Mounting Filesystems Managing Filesystems Storage Alternatives Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 12: Protecting Files Understanding Backup Types Looking at Compression Methods Comparing Archive and Restore Utilities Securing Offsite/Off-System Backups Checking Backup Integrity Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 13: Governing Software Working with Source Code Packaging Applications Using Application Containers Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 14: Tending Kernel Modules Exploring Kernel Modules Installing Kernel Modules Removing Kernel Modules Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions PART IV: Securing Your System Chapter 15: Applying Ownership and Permissions Looking at File and Directory Permissions Access Control Lists Context-Based Permissions Understanding Linux User Types Restricting Users and Files Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 16: Looking at Access and Authentication Methods Getting to Know PAM Exploring PKI Concepts Using SSH Using VPN as a Client Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 17: Implementing Logging Services Understanding the Importance of Logging Basic Logging Using rsyslog Journaling with systemd-journald Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 18: Overseeing Linux Firewalls Providing Access Control Looking at Firewall Technologies Forwarding IP Packets Dynamically Setting Rules Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 19: Embracing Best Security Practices User Security Network Security Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions PART V: Troubleshooting Your System Chapter 20: Analyzing System Properties and Remediation Troubleshooting the Network Troubleshooting Storage Issues Troubleshooting the CPU Troubleshooting Memory Surviving a Lost Root Password Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 21: Optimizing Performance Looking at Processes Monitoring Processes in Real Time Managing Processes Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 22: Investigating User Issues Troubleshooting Access Examining File Obstacles Exploring Environment and Shell Issues Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 23: Dealing with Linux Devices Communicating with Linux Devices Working with Devices Using Hot-Pluggable Devices Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 24: Troubleshooting Application and Hardware Issues Dealing with Storage Problems Uncovering Application Permission Issues Analyzing Application Dependencies Looking at SELinux Context Violations Exploring Firewall Blockages Troubleshooting Additional Hardware Issues Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions PART VI: Automating Your System Chapter 25: Deploying Bash Scripts The Basics of Shell Scripting Advanced Shell Scripting Writing Script Programs Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 26: Automating Jobs Running Scripts in Background Mode Running Scripts without a Console Sending Signals Job Control Running Like Clockwork Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 27: Controlling Versions with Git Understanding Version Control Setting Up Your Git Environment Committing with Git Tags Merging Versions Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions PART VII: Realizing Virtual and Cloud Environments Chapter 28: Understanding Cloud and Virtualization Concepts Considering Cloud Services Understanding Virtualization Exploring Containers Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 29: Inspecting Cloud and Virtualization Services Focusing on VM Tools Understanding Bootstrapping Exploring Storage Issues Considering Network Configurations Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 30: Orchestrating the Environment Understanding Orchestration Concepts Provisioning the Data Center Looking at Container Orchestration Engines Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Appendix: Answers to the Review Questions Chapter 2: Introduction to Services Chapter 3: Managing Files, Directories, and Text Chapter 4: Searching and Analyzing Text Chapter 5: Explaining the Boot Process Chapter 6: Maintaining System Startup and Services Chapter 7: Configuring Network Connections Chapter 8: Comparing GUIs Chapter 9: Adjusting Localization Options Chapter 10: Administering Users and Groups Chapter 11: Handling Storage Chapter 12: Protecting Files Chapter 13: Governing Software Chapter 14: Tending Kernel Modules Chapter 15: Applying Ownership and Permissions Chapter 16: Looking at Access and Authentication Methods Chapter 17: Implementing Logging Services Chapter 18: Overseeing Linux Firewalls Chapter 19: Embracing Best Security Practices Chapter 20: Analyzing System Properties and Remediation Chapter 21: Optimizing Performance Chapter 22: Investigating User Issues Chapter 23: Dealing with Linux Devices Chapter 24: Troubleshooting Application and Hardware Issues Chapter 25: Deploying Bash Scripts Chapter 26: Automating Jobs Chapter 27: Controlling Versions with Git Chapter 28: Understanding Cloud and Virtualization Concepts Chapter 29: Inspecting Cloud and Virtualization Services Chapter 30: Orchestrating the Environment Index End User License Agreement
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