LPIC-2: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide

Full coverage of the latest LPI-level 2 exams, with bonus online test bank

LPIC-2 is the one-stop preparation resource for the Linux Professional Institute's Advanced Level certification exam. With 100 percent coverage of all exam objectives, this book provides clear and concise coverage of the Linux administration topics you'll need to know for exams 201 and 202. Practical examples highlight the real-world applications of important concepts, and together, the author team provides insights based on almost fifty years in the IT industry. This brand new second edition has been completely revamped to align with the latest versions of the exams, with authoritative coverage of the Linux kernel, system startup, advanced storage, network configuration, system maintenance, web services, security, troubleshooting, and more. You also get access to online learning tools including electronic flashcards, chapter tests, practice exams, and a glossary of critical terms to help you solidify your understanding of upper-level Linux administration topics.

The LPI-level 2 certification confirms your advanced Linux skill set, and the demand for qualified professionals continues to grow. This book gives you the conceptual guidance and hands-on practice you need to pass the exam with flying colors.

* Understand all of the material for both LPIC-2 exams

* Gain insight into real-world applications

* Test your knowledge with chapter tests and practice exams

* Access online study aids for more thorough preparation

Organizations are flocking to the open-source Linux as an excellent, low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems like Microsoft Windows. As the Linux market share continues to climb, organizations are scrambling to find network and server administrators with expert Linux knowledge and highly practical skills. The LPI-level 2 certification makes you the professional they need, and LPIC-2 is your ideal guide to getting there.

Autorentext
Christine Bresnahan, is an Adjunct Professor at Ivy Tech Community College, where she teaches Linux Essentials, LPIC-1/CompTIA Linux+ Certification, and Python programming. With over 25 years of IT experience, Christine specializes in producing educational materials for use both inside and outside of the classroom.
Richard Blum, is a 20-year IT industry veteran experienced with systems and network administration for UNIX, Linux, Novell, and Microsoft servers. Rich is an online Linux instructor for universities nationwide, and is a widely-published expert on Linux and open-source software.

Zusammenfassung
Full coverage of the latest LPI-level 2 exams, with bonus online test bank LPIC-2 is the one-stop preparation resource for the Linux Professional Institute's Advanced Level certification exam. With 100 percent coverage of all exam objectives, this book provides clear and concise coverage of the Linux administration topics you'll need to know for exams 201 and 202. Practical examples highlight the real-world applications of important concepts, and together, the author team provides insights based on almost fifty years in the IT industry. This brand new second edition has been completely revamped to align with the latest versions of the exams, with authoritative coverage of the Linux kernel, system startup, advanced storage, network configuration, system maintenance, web services, security, troubleshooting, and more. You also get access to online learning tools including electronic flashcards, chapter tests, practice exams, and a glossary of critical terms to help you solidify your understanding of upper-level Linux administration topics. The LPI-level 2 certification confirms your advanced Linux skill set, and the demand for qualified professionals continues to grow. This book gives you the conceptual guidance and hands-on practice you need to pass the exam with flying colors. Understand all of the material for both LPIC-2 exams Gain insight into real-world applications Test your knowledge with chapter tests and practice exams Access online study aids for more thorough preparation Organizations are flocking to the open-source Linux as an excellent, low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems like Microsoft Windows. As the Linux market share continues to climb, organizations are scrambling to find network and server administrators with expert Linux knowledge and highly practical skills. The LPI-level 2 certification makes you the professional they need, and LPIC-2 is your ideal guide to getting there.

Inhalt
Introduction xxiii Assessment Test xliii Part I The LPI 201 Exam 1 Chapter 1 Starting a System 3 The Linux Boot Process 4 Following the Boot Process 4 Viewing the Boot Process 5 The Firmware Startup 6 The BIOS Startup 6 The UEFI Startup 7 Linux Bootloaders 8 GRUB Legacy 9 GRUB 2 12 Alternative Bootloaders 14 Secure Bootloaders 15 Process Initialization 16 The SysV Method 17 The systemd Method 21 The Upstart Method 26 System Recovery 27 Kernel Failures 27 Root Drive Failure 29 Summary 31 Exam Essentials 31 Review Questions 33 Chapter 2 Maintaining the System 37 Keeping Users Informed 38 Looking at Fluid Messaging 39 Looking at Static Messaging 47 Backing Up the System 51 Developing a Backup Strategy 51 Performing Backups 61 Installing Programs from Source 72 Obtaining the Installation Files 73 Unpacking the Installation Files 73 Reading Installation Documentation 74 Compiling Preparation 75 Compiling the Program 76 Completing the Installation 76 Managing Resource Usage 79 Measuring Resource Usage 79 Predicting Resource Usage 83 Troubleshooting Resource Usage 85 Summary 87 Exam Essentials 87 Review Questions 89 Chapter 3 Mastering the Kernel 93 What Is the Kernel? 94 The Kernel Features 94 Parts of the Kernel 104 Kernel Versions 107 Compiling a Kernel 108 Obtaining Source Code 109 Creating the Configuration File 110 Compiling and Installing the Kernel 114 Compiling and Installing Modules 116 Creating an Initial RAM Disk 116 Booting the New Kernel 118 Creating a Kernel Package 119 Maintaining the Kernel 120 Working with Module Files 120 Module Commands 120 Working with Hardware 125 Automatically Detecting Hardware 128 Troubleshooting the Kernel 129 Summary 132 Exam Essentials 133 Review Questions 135 Chapter 4 Managing the Filesystem 139 Operating the Linux Filesystem 140 Understanding Filesystem Structures 140 Understanding Filesystem Types 141 Making a Filesystem 144 Attaching a Filesystem 146 Exploring Additional Filesystem Topics 162 Looking at Memory-Based Linux Filesystems 162 Looking at the Btrfs Filesystem 163 Exploring Btrfs Subvolumes 165 Exploring Btrfs Snapshots 169 Looking at Optical Filesystems 171 Looking at Swap Filesystems 177 Looking at Network-Based Filesystems 180 Understanding Auto-Mounting 180 Looking at Encrypted Filesystems 183 Maintaining Linux Filesystems 185 Adjusting a Filesystem 185 Checking and Repairing a Filesystem 187 Using SMART 189 Summary 192 Exam Essentials 192 Review Questions 195 Chapter 5 Administering Advanced Storage Devices 199 Configuring RAID 200 Understandi…

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