Lpic-2: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide - Exam 201 and Exam 202

Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext Full coverage of the latest LPI-level 2 exams, with bonus online test bankLPIC-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 preparationOrganizations 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. 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 Instal...

List of contents

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
 
Understanding RAID 200
 
Implementing RAID on Linux 204
 
Managing a RAID Array 216
 
Adjusting Storage Devices 221
 
Looking at Drive Interface Concepts 221
 
Testing and Tuning Drives 223
 

Product details

• Authors: Richard Blum, Blum Richard, C Bresnahan, Christin Bresnahan, Christine Bresnahan, Christine Blum Bresnahan, Christine Richard Blum Bresnahan, Bresnahan Christine
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.11.2016
• EAN: 9781119150794
• ISBN: 978-1-119-15079-4
• No. of pages: 768
• Subjects: Guides; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Data communication, networks; Linux, Informatik, computer science, Networking / LINUX, Netzwerke / Linux