Linux All-in-One For Dummies

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 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 EditionIncluding 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.

Introduction 1Book I: Getting Started with Linux 7Chapter 1: Introducing Linux 9Chapter 2: Installing Linux 29Chapter 3: Troubleshooting and Configuring Linux 37Chapter 4: Trying Out Linux 57Book II: Linux Desktops 67Chapter 1: GNOME, Unity, Cinnamon, and MATE 69Chapter 2: The KDE Desktop 79Chapter 3: Commanding the Shell 89Chapter 4: Navigating the Linux File System 109Chapter 5: Introducing Linux Applications 127Chapter 6: Using Text Editors 139Book III: Networking 151Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet 153Chapter 2: Setting Up a Local Area Network 167Chapter 3: Going Wireless 179Chapter 4: Managing the Network 189Book IV: The Internet 203Chapter 1: Browsing the Web 205Chapter 2: Reading Newsgroups and RSS Feeds 217Chapter 3: Using FTP 231Chapter 4: Hosting Internet Services 241Chapter 5: Managing Mail and News Servers 257Chapter 6: Managing DNS 279Book V: Administration 299Chapter 1: Introducing Basic System Administration 301Chapter 2: Managing Users and Groups 337Chapter 3: Managing File Systems 351Chapter 4: Working with Samba and NFS 373Book VI: Security 381Chapter 1: Introducing Linux Security 383Chapter 2: Securing Linux 399Chapter 3: Computer Security Audits and Vulnerability Testing Types 429Book VII: Scripting 443Chapter 1: Introductory Shell Scripting 445Chapter 2: Advanced Shell Scripting 457Chapter 3: Programming in Linux 465Book VIII: Linux Certification 489Chapter 1: Studying for the Linux Essentials Certification Exam 491Chapter 2: Studying for the CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI Certification Exams 501Chapter 3: Other Linux Certifications 517Index 519