LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference

In a Nutshell

by Adam Haeder, Stephen Addison Schneiter, Bruno Gomes Pessanha

Linux deployment continues to increase, and so does the demand for qualified and certified Linux system administrators. If you're seeking a job-based certification from the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), this updated guide will help you prepare for the technically challenging LPIC Level 1 Exams 101 and 102. The third edition of this book is a meticulously researched reference to these exams, written by trainers who work closely with LPI. You'll find an overview of each exam, a summary of the core skills you need, review questions and exercises, as well as a study guide, a practice test, and hints to help you focus. Major topics

Genres: Technology, Computers

520 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Lord · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the book I read after "CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide" by Christine Bresnahan and Richard Blum to prepare for the LX0-103 and LX0-104 exams. Reading them both proved to be effective. I am certified now.

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[hhw · Rating 4 out of 5]

My current source of foods.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

A compehensive look at all the objectives on the LPIC1, though slightly dated in its lack of GRUB2, systemd and udev coverage. The first half, focusing on the 101 exam, does a decent job of bringing the reader along with concepts and practical exercises. The second half, focusing on exam 102, is a bit convoluted in its presentation of the material, leaving many of the underlying concepts not fully explained or deductively presenting key information without explanation of foundation concepts.

As a whole, preparing for the LPIC1 with this book alone might prove difficult. But supplemented by other texts, online tutorials, along with constant practice of the commands, configuration files and concepts that this book does cover should give the test taker a fighting chance on test day.

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear, concise, and lots of examples.

Covers both exams, book is split into two parts, one for each exam. Practice questions and a practice exam included in each part.

If you have a few years experience with Linux you can probably skim most of it and still benefit enough to pass the exam. I picked up a few things, here and there, that I didn't know or had forgotten.

If you are new to Linux and want to get the LPIC-1, the nutshell book, in my opinion, isn't going to provide enough information to fully grasp all the areas in the exam. You could, however, pass the exam by studying this book with little or no prior knowledge of Linux.

I recommend practicing the examples for retention.

[Rik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oustanding - this is no mere certification preparation tool. This is a comprehensive, very concise, very precise desktop reference for Linux user of any proficiency. Can't find a flaw. Except perhaps that Linux+ from CompTIA is now powered by LPI, so the LPI cert may no longer exist. Nevertheless: this is essential to my daily use and to my pedagogy (in this case, certification prep).

[N Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Outstanding read for users new to Linux, those who might be mildly familiar, and as a reference for more experience administrators who might be pursue a more detailed understanding. The book incorporates practice quizzes for those of you who might want to familiarize themselves on the types of questions they'll see on the certification exam. Highly recommended.

[Joredos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is better then LPIC-1 of Sybex because has deeper look into the Linux stuff,not just the certification exam.The author wants to show you how the stuff works not focus on prepare you for the final exam.And for this reason prepare you for final exam.