Comptia Linux+ Study Guide - (Sybex Study Guide) 6th Edition by Richard Blum (Paperback)

About the Book

"This book is a focused study guide for the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-006 certification exam. It covers essential Linux administration skills across all major distributions, helping readers prepare for the exam's 90 performance-based and multiple-choice questions. Earning the Linux+ certification proves your ability to install, manage, and troubleshoot Linux systems in real-world environments. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE at authorized testing centres"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

The latest edition of the gold standard in Linux+ certification exam prep and skills reinforcement

In the newly revised sixth edition of the CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: Exam XK0-006, veteran system and network administrator Richard Blum delivers a fully up-to-date guide to the challenging CompTIA Linux+ certification exam, as well as a concise discussion of the skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed in the real world as a Linux systems professional.

The book contains clear and straightforward information on all Linux administration topics, including system management, services and user management, security, automation, orchestration, scripting, and troubleshooting. You'll also find:

• Coverage of every subject tested by the newly updated XK0-006 Linux+ certification exam
• New material for DevOps engineers seeking to understand how to deploy applications on different Linux distributions and cloud platforms
• Intuitively organized quick-reference information perfect for newly minted system and network administrators working with Linux operating systems
• Complimentary access to the Sybex online learning environment, including the online test bank, a practice assessment test, chapter review questions, flashcards, and a searchable key term glossary

Perfect for network and system admins studying for the new Linux+ certification exam, the CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide is also a must-read for Linux admins and IT professionals looking to update their skillset, as well as certification candidates seeking a roadmap to attaining further Linux certifications.

From the Back Cover

Your easy-to-follow guide to preparing for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam

The CompTIA^(R) Linux+^(R) Study Guide, Sixth Edition, is your comprehensive resource for full coverage of the newly updated XK0-006 exam. This Sybex Study Guide covers 100% of the XK0-006 objectives. Prepare for the exam faster and smarter with Sybex thanks to efficient and authoritative content, including an assessment test that validates and measures exam readiness, objective map, real-world examples and scenarios, practical exercises, and challenging chapter review questions. Reinforce and remember what you've learned with the Sybex online learning environment and test bank, accessible across almost any device. Get ready for the CompTIA^(R) Linux+ exam with Sybex.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• System Management
• Services and User Management
• Security
• Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting
• Troubleshooting

ABOUT THE COMPTIA LINUX+ CERTIFICATION

The CompTIA Linux+ certification validates your ability to perform the tasks required of an early-career systems administrator supporting Linux systems. You'll demonstrate your abilities with the foundational skills demanded by hiring managers.

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• Interactive test bank with a practice exam to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

RICHARD BLUM has over 35 years of experience working as a system and network administrator. He teaches online courses in Linux and Web programming and is co-author with Christine Bresnahan of several Linux titles, including CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide, Linux Essentials, Mastering Linux System Administration, and the Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible.