Practical LPIC 1 Linux Certification Study Guide 1. Topic 101: System Architecture 2. Topic 102: Linux Installation and Package Management 3. Topic 103: GNU and Unix Commands 4. Topic 104: Devices Linux Filesystems and the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard 5. Topic 105: Shells Scripting and Databases 6. Topic 106: User Interfaces and Desktops 7. Topic 107: Administrative Tasks 8. Topic 108: Essential System Services 9. Topic 109: Networking Fundamentals 10. Topic 110: Security. This book is your complete guide to studying for the Linux Professional Institutes Server Professional (LPIC 1) certification. Every concept principle process and resource that might make an appearance on the exam is fully represented. You will understand every concept by rolling up your sleeves opening up a terminal and trying it all yourself. You will find suggestions for practical tasks along with test yourself quizzes at the end of each chapter. Whether youve decided to earn the Linux Professional Institutes Server Professional certification or you simply want to learn more about Linux administration Practical LPIC 1 Linux Certification Study Guide is a great choice. Right now Linux administration skills are opening doors to some of the hottest job markets. And with the ongoing explosive growth of the cloud computing world the vast majority of which is being built with Linux the scope of the opportunities will only increase. Whether or not you end up taking the exam if you manage to learn this material youll have done yourself a real favor. Some of the key topics covered include: Basic Linux system administration and package management Device and desktop management Bash scripting Networking fundamentals Security administration.