Eight minibooks in one volume cover every important aspect of Linux and everything you need to know to pass level-1 certificationLinux All-in-One For Dummiesexplains everything you need to get up and running with the popular Linux operating system. Written in the friendly and accessible For Dummies style, the book ideal for new and intermediate Linux users, as well as anyone studying for level-1 Linux certification. The eight minibooks inside cover the basics of Linux, interacting with it, networking issues, Internet services, administration, security, scripting, and level-1 certification.
Covers every major topic for anyone just getting familiar with LinuxIncludes a test-prep section for passing the level-1 Linux certification examWritten by the expert author of more than thirty books, including
CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 3rd EditionIncluding everything beginners need to know to get started with Linux,Linux All-in-One For Dummies, 5th Editionis the ultimate resource and reference for aspiring professionals.
Introduction 1
Book I: Getting Started with Linux 7
Chapter 1: Introducing Linux 9
Chapter 2: Installing Linux 29
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting and Configuring Linux 37
Chapter 4: Trying Out Linux 57
Book II: Linux Desktops 67
Chapter 1: GNOME, Unity, Cinnamon, and MATE 69
Chapter 2: The KDE Desktop 79
Chapter 3: Commanding the Shell 89
Chapter 4: Navigating the Linux File System 109
Chapter 5: Introducing Linux Applications 127
Chapter 6: Using Text Editors 139
Book III: Networking 151
Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet 153
Chapter 2: Setting Up a Local Area Network 167
Chapter 3: Going Wireless 179
Chapter 4: Managing the Network 189
Book IV: The Internet 203
Chapter 1: Browsing the Web 205
Chapter 2: Reading Newsgroups and RSS Feeds 217
Chapter 3: Using FTP 231
Chapter 4: Hosting Internet Services 241
Chapter 5: Managing Mail and News Servers 257
Chapter 6: Managing DNS 279
Book V: Administration 299
Chapter 1: Introducing Basic System Administration 301
Chapter 2: Managing Users and Groups 337
Chapter 3: Managing File Systems 351
Chapter 4: Working with Samba and NFS 373
Book VI: Security 381
Chapter 1: Introducing Linux Security 383
Chapter 2: Securing Linux 399
Chapter 3: Computer Security Audits and Vulnerability Testing Types 429
Book VII: Scripting 443
Chapter 1: Introductory Shell Scripting 445
Chapter 2: Advanced Shell Scripting 457
Chapter 3: Programming in Linux 465
Book VIII: Linux Certification 489
Chapter 1: Studying for the Linux Essentials Certification Exam 491
Chapter 2: Studying for the CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI Certification Exams 501
Chapter 3: Other Linux Certifications 517
Index 519
