Dulaney Emmett. Linux All-in-One For Dummies

5th ed. — Wiley, 2014. — 578 p. — ISBN: 978-1-118-84431-1.Eight minibooks in one volume cover every important aspect of Linux and everything you need to know to pass level-1 certification Linux All-in-One For Dummies explains 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 Linux Includes a test-prep section for passing the level-1 Linux certification exam Written by the expert author of more than thirty books, including CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 3rd Edition Including everything beginners need to know to get started with Linux, Linux All-in-One For Dummies, 5th Edition is the ultimate resource and reference for aspiring professionals.Author Information
Emmett Dulaney has authored over thirty books, including the CompTIA Security+ Guide, 3rd Edition. He is the former Director of Training for Mercury Technical Solutions, and is currently an instructor at Anderson University.Book I: Getting Started with Linux
Introducing Linux
Installing Linux
Troubleshooting and Configuring Linux
Trying Out Linux
Book II: Linux Desktops
GNOME, Unity, Cinnamon, and MATE
The KDE Desktop
Commanding the Shell
Navigating the Linux File System
Introducing Linux Applications
Using Text Editors
Book III: Networking
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up a Local Area Network
Going Wireless
Managing the Network
Book IV: The Internet
Browsing the Web
Reading Newsgroups and RSS Feeds
Using FTP
Hosting Internet Services
Managing Mail and News Servers
Managing DNS
Book V: Administration
Introducing Basic System Administration
Managing Users and Groups
Managing File Systems
Working with Samba and NFS
Book VI: Security
Introducing Linux Security
Securing Linux
Computer Security Audits and Vulnerability Testing Types
Book VII: Scripting
Introductory Shell Scripting
Advanced Shell Scripting
Programming in Linux
Book VIII: Linux Certification
Studying for the Linux Essentials Certification Exam
Studying for the CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI Certification Exams
Other Linux Certifications