The Best Linux Certification Books For Becoming Linux Pro
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Published: 2019-12-10 15:00:17

# Linux Certification Books

Before you start here are some Key features of the Certification Exam.This certification exam verifies that the candidate has the knowledge required in the area of Oracle Linux 5 and 6 System Administration
  
This certificate builds on basic consultant skills and experience that is then refined by practical experience during several projects.

Here you will get Linux Certification Books For you.This is an up-to-date list of recommended books for learning Linux.

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![.CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC Practice Tests](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BGWyWM%2BcL._SX397_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 1.CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC Practice Tests

#### Author: Steve Suehring

#### Publisher: 1 edition (April 17, 2017)

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CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC Practice Tests provide 100% coverage of all exam objectives for both the CompTIA Linux+ exams LX0-103 and LX0-104, and the LPIC exams 101-400, 102-400, and 201and 202, through 1,200+ expertly crafted practice questions. These easy to navigate practice questions cover the Linux+ and LPIC-1 exams, covering all 10 domains. The second part covers the LPIC-2 exam, covering all 13 LPIC-2 domains. An additional two 60-question practice exams per section help you gauge your readiness — and hone your test-taking strategy — well in advance of exam day, giving you the thorough preparation you need to approach the exam with confidence.

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![Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Essentials](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Nnfiofz7L._SX404_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 2.Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Essentials

#### Author: Neil Smyth

#### Publisher:  Payload Media (June 13, 2019)

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RHEL 8 Essentials is designed to provide detailed information on the installation, use and administration of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 distribution. For beginners, the book covers topics such as operating system installation, the basics of the GNOME desktop environment, configuring email and web servers and installing packages and system updates using App Streams. Additional installation topics such as dual booting with Microsoft Windows are also covered, together with allimportant security topics such as configuring a firewall and user and group administration.

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![CompTIA Linux+ Powered by Linux Professional Institute Study Guide](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41kgVNScjDL._SX395_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 3.CompTIA Linux+ Powered by Linux Professional Institute Study Guide: Exam LX0-103 and Exam LX0-104 (Comptia Linux + Study Guide) 3rd Edition

#### Author: Christine Bresnahan  (Author), Richard Blum (Author)

#### Publisher: Sybex; 3 edition (April 27, 2015)

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![CompTIA Linux + Certification Kit: Exam XK0-004 1st Edition](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51PEyqC3e4L._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 4.CompTIA Linux + Certification Kit: Exam XK0-004 1st Edition

#### Author: Christine Bresnahan (Author), Richard Blum (Author), Steve Suehring (Author)

#### Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (July 30, 2019)

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Building on the popular Sybex Study Guide approach, this book will provide 100% coverage of the NEW Linux+ Exam XK0-004 objectives. The book contains clear and concise information on all Linux administration topic, and includes practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience.

* Hardware and System Configuration
* Systems Operation and Maintenance
* Security
* Linux Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
* Automation and Scripting

_About the CompTIA Linux+ Practice Tests_

If you’re preparing for this all-important exam, turn to CompTIA Linux+ Practice Tests. The book covers the 5 objective domains, PLUS one additional 90-question practice exam, for a total of 1,000 practice test questions. Study for the CompTIA Linux+ certification with Sybex and get the advantage of exam day confidence.

This book helps you gain the confidence you need for taking the CompTIA Linux+ Exam XK0-004. The practice test questions prepare you for test success.

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![CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 Cert Guide (Certification Guide) 1st Edition](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/412pRcFg0JL._SX395_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 5.CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 Cert Guide (Certification Guide) 1st Edition

#### Author: Ross Brunson (Author), William "Bo" Rothwell (Author)

#### Publisher: Pearson IT Certification; 1 edition (November 22, 2019)

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CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Leading Linux trainers Ross Brunson and William “Bo” Rothwell share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

The book presents you with an organized test-preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.

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![CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: Exam XK0-004 4th Edition](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/418wPFi879L._SX400_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 6.CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: Exam XK0-004 4th Edition

#### Author: Christine Bresnahan  (Author), Richard Blum (Author)

#### Publisher: Sybex; 4 edition (July 18, 2019)

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Linux is a UNIX-based operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds with the help of developers around the world. Developed under the GNU General Public License, the source code is free. Because of this Linux is viewed by many organizations and companies as an excellent, low-cost, secure alternative to expensive OSs, such as Microsoft Windows. The CompTIA Linux+ exam tests a candidate's understanding and familiarity with the Linux Kernel. As the Linux server market share continues to grow, so too does demand for qualified and certified Linux administrators.

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![DB2 10.1/10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration: Certification Study Guide Study Guide Edition](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51bE-lI-UPL._SX388_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 7.DB2 10.1/10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration: Certification Study Guide Study Guide Edition

#### Author: Mohankumar Saraswatipura  (Author), Robert Collins (Author)

#### Publisher: MC Press; Study Guide edition (August 6, 2015)

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Much more than a simple certification study aid, this comprehensive 1,248 page book is designed to help you master all aspects of IBM DB2 database administration and prepare you to take and pass IBM's Certification Exams 611 and 311: Certified Database Administrator. Building on years of extensive hands-on experience, the authors step you through all the areas covered on the test. The book dives deep inside each certification topic: DB2 server management, physical design, business rules implementation, activity monitoring, utilities, high availability, security, and connectivity and networking. There is even a "crash course" chapter on DB2 10.5 features. Each chapter includes an extensive set of practice questions along with carefully explained answers. This book provides more than 400 practice questions and answers, more than 120 "flash cards" to help you study for the exam, and 50 step-by-step DB2 feature implementation procedures.

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![RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide, Seventh Edition (Exams EX200 & EX300) 7th Edition](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51mcwzi2i-L._SX389_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 8.RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide, Seventh Edition (Exams EX200 & EX300) 7th Edition

#### Author: Michael Jang (Author), Alessandro Orsaria  (Author)

#### Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 7 edition (April 8, 2016)

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Well well worth the price and then some. Great book if you are already experienced with linux, I've found so many other books to be an extreme bore because they start out with trivial command line basics and linux fundamentals. This books dives right in to more advanced concepts more importantly the objectives covered in the RHCSA. If you are a total linux beginner this is not the book for you, but if you already have a good start and have been doing some administration you will very much enjoy the switch up from the 'every day linux book' to exciting tasks.

While I have found some issues with some of the tasks outlined in the book not going exactly as shown in the examples, I'm not sure if that is intentional or not. It may be totally intentional that some of the tasks do not work as shown to get readers to find the issue themselves. For example in chapter 2 Michael outlines using virt-clone and provides a working example, while the example does clone the VM it does not properly create a new unix socket for the vm or set permissions on vm image, and the selinux contexts must be set as well - without applying these the VM would not start for me. The thing about this is that I very much enjoyed figuring out why the VM would not start on my own and I learned something else out of that exercise besides 'just cloning a virtual machine' .

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![CompTIA Linux+/LPIC-1 Portable Command Guide](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41c4-tesPGL._SX338_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 9.CompTIA Linux+/LPIC-1 Portable Command Guide

#### Author: William Rothwell

#### Publisher: Pearson IT Certification; 1 edition (September 9, 2017)

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The guide summarizes all Linux+/LPIC-1 certification-level Linux commands, keywords, command arguments, and associated prompts, and provides tips and examples of how to apply them to real-world scenarios. Configuration examples throughout the book provide you with a better understanding of how these commands are used in real-world environments.

This book reflects topics in today’s CompTIA LX0-103 & LX0-104 and LPI 101-400 & 102-400 exams. Use this quick reference resource to help you memorize commands and concepts as you work to pass any of these CompTIA or LPI certification exams.

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![Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE 7 Cert Guide](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51nx5F6WQGL._SX402_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 10.Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE 7 Cert Guide

#### Author: Sander van Vugt

#### Publisher: Pearson IT Certification; 1 edition (September 18, 2015)

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I like this book a lot! I don’t have much experience with Linux, and I like how the step-by-step exercises guide me through procedures that are new for me.

I also like the additional contents, in particular the virtual machines that allow to get an environment up and running in not too much time. The virtual machines do work, but you should know how to import them in your Vmware environment. The author explains this in one of the videos on his youtube channel.

To be honest: I’m using the authors RHCSA Live lessons video course as well. Together they make a perfect combination for me to prepare myself for RHCSA certification very well. Much MUCH cheaper than following a classroom course.

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![Practical LPIC-3 300: Prepare for the Highest Level Professional Linux Certification](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41qVi21707L._SX348_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 11.Practical LPIC-3 300: Prepare for the Highest Level Professional Linux Certification

#### Author: Antonio Vazquez

#### Publisher: Apress; 1st ed. edition (June 14, 2019)

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Gain the essential skills and hands-on expertise required to pass the LPIC-3 300 certification exam. This book provides the insight for you to confidently install, manage and troubleshoot OpenLDAP, Samba, and FreeIPA. Helping you to get started from scratch, this guide is divided into three comprehensive sections covering everything you'll need to prepare for the exam.

Part 1 focuses on OpenLDAP and topics including securing the directory, integration with PAM and replication. Part 2 covers Samba and teaches you about Samba architecture, using different back ends, print services, and deploying Samba as a stand-alone server, PDC, and Active Directory Domain Controller. Finally, Part 3 explains how to manage FreeIPA and how to integrate it with Active Directory.

Practical LPIC-3 300 is the perfect study guide for anyone interested in the LPIC-3 300 certification exam, OpenLDAP, Samba, or FreeIPA.

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![Hands-On Cloud Administration in Azure](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51a4CefF%2BoL._SX404_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 12.Hands-On Cloud Administration in Azure

#### Author: Mustafa Toroman

#### Publisher: Packt Publishing (October 23, 2018)

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If you have a working, hands-on experience with Windows Server administration, but have yet to dibble into Azure, this book is truly a great resource to get you started. It is worth keeping in mind that this book brings information and how-to primarily from Azure perspective, demystifying Azure Portal, included wizards and other available options. It will help you get around in Azure portal, create your first VM and virtual network, storage account and backup, while also covering most other common IaaS scenarios, and introducing reader to other available services on Azure.

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![RHCSA/ RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51qTQBmspKL._SX403_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 13.RHCSA/ RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification

#### Author: Michael Jang

#### Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media Jul-08-2011; 6 Pap/Cdr edition (2011)

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useful to help you to get familiar with Red Hat.

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![CompTIA Linux + Certification, Powered by LPI (Ilt)](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/515q56SD15L._SX369_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 14.CompTIA Linux + Certification, Powered by LPI (Ilt)

#### Author: Tim Poulsen

#### Publisher: Axzo Pr; Teachers Guide, Annotated edition (February 11, 2011)

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This ILT Series course, designed to prepare students for the new Linux+ Powered by LPI exams LX0-101 and LX0-102, provides a comprehensive guide to common tasks performed by system administrators, including installation, customization, and troubleshooting. Expanded coverage of networking and security provide everything you need to hit the ground running.

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![Practical LPIC-1 Linux Certification Study Guide](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41jfGNHLPOL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 15.Practical LPIC-1 Linux Certification Study Guide

#### Author: David Clinton

#### Publisher: Apress; 1st ed. edition (November 12, 2016)

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This book is your complete guide to studying for the Linux Professional Institute's 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 you've decided to earn the Linux Professional Institute's Server Professional certification or you simply want to learn more about Linux administration, this book 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, you'll have done yourself a real favor.

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![LPIC-1/CompTIA Linux+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (Exams LPIC-1/LX0-101 & LX0-102)](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51hm8OrZdNL._SX377_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 16.LPIC-1/CompTIA Linux+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (Exams LPIC-1/LX0-101 & LX0-102)

#### Author: Robb Tracy

#### Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1 edition (September 14, 2011)

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Get complete coverage of all the objectives included on the LPIC-1 and CompTIA LXO-101 and LXO-102 exams inside this comprehensive resource. Written by a Linux expert and technology trainer, LPIC-1/CompTIA Linux+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide includes learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass all three exams with ease, this comprehensive guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.

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![Red Hat Enterprise Linux Troubleshooting Guide](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/519rhfYb8tL._SX404_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 17.Red Hat Enterprise Linux Troubleshooting Guide

#### Author: Benjamin Cane

#### Publisher: Packt Publishing - ebooks Account (October 19, 2015)

[View on Amazon →](https://amzn.to/2RzfFsF)

If you have a basic knowledge of Linux from administration or consultant experience and wish to add to your Red Hat Enterprise Linux troubleshooting skills, then this book is ideal for you. The ability to navigate and use basic Linux commands is expected.

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![RHCSA & RHCE Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/513lJ7GdnzL._SX382_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

## 18.RHCSA & RHCE Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

#### Author: Asghar Ghori

#### Publisher: Endeavor Technologies Inc.; 3 edition (March 27, 2015)

[View on Amazon →](https://amzn.to/38stxuz)

This is a great book and a terrific reference. Other than job experience, I used nothing but this book to prep for the first of the two exams, and I passed. The information, exercises, and sample tests are everything you need to pass the test. Learn them inside out and backward, and you'll pass.

Not only is this great for passing the test, but Mr. Ghori explains things beautifully clearly and concisely. There were a variety of concepts that I sort of knew beforehand that after reading this book are crystal clear. I also had the previous version of this book, for RHEL5, and found that if I needed really good details on how to do something, I was more likely to find them in this book than anywhere else. I love knowing the details of how things work, and this book provides them.