Linux Essentials

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The book covers the objectives of the LPI LES exam. a vendor neutral, measure of foundation knowledge in Linux and Open Source.

The Linux Essentials exam is not a required, pre-requisite for the LPIC level 1-3 certification, but is recommended for students who are new to Linux.

Topic 1:The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source

1.1 Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems
1.2 Major Open Source Applications
1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing
1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux

Topic 2: Finding Your Way on a Linux System

2.1 Command Line Basics
2.2 Using the Command Line to Get Help
2.3 Using Directories and Listing Files
2.4 Creating, Moving and Deleting Files

Topic 3: The Power of the Command Line (weight: 10)

3.1 Archiving Files on the Command Line
3.2 Searching and Extracting Data from Files
3.3 Turning Commands into a Script

Topic 4: The Linux Operating System (weight:

4.1 Choosing an Operating System
4.2 Understanding Computer Hardware
4.3 Where Data is Stored
4.4 Your Computer on the Network

Topic 5: Security and File Permissions (weight: 7)

5.1 Basic Security and Identifying User Types
5.2 Creating Users and Groups
5.3 Managing File Permissions and Ownership
5.4 Special Directories and Files