LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell

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, an.;Table of Contents; Preface; The Linux Professional Institute; Audience for This Book; Organization; Book Chapters; Conventions Used in This Book; Using Code Examples; How to Contact Us; Safari® Books Online; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1. LPI Exams; Chapter 2. Exam 101 Study Guide; Exam Preparation; Chapter 3. System Architecture (Topic 101.1); Objective 1: Determine and Configure Hardware Settings; BIOS; Date and time; Disks and boot devices; Using the /proc filesystem; USB Topology; USB Controllers; USB Devices; USB Drivers; USB Hotplug; Reporting Your Hardware; lsmod; Syntax; Description.