What is a good study book for the Linux+ exam? "Running Linux" is a good book to have by your side while learning Linux, but I am looking for something a little more test-specific.

I know that Sybex has a book and there is one from the "All-in-one" series.

Thanks.

BD

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I used Roderick Smith's "Linux+ Study Guide" from Sybex and thought that it was excellent. It covered all areas of the test adequately except for the hardware portions, but it tried to do that as well. "Running Linux" is a great book to LEARN Linux, but I would recommend Smith's book for the test. I would also recommend using Linux for 6 months to a year on a regular basis and brishing up on hardware (especially SCSI and disks). The Linux+ I would say has like 25% hardware questions on it, many of which have little or nothing to do with Linux. So if you don't have your A+, Mike Meyers' book may come in handy as well. I got questions on the exam regarding IRQ assignments, DMA addresses and SCSI issues. So be prepared on that score. Logs and printers are covered heavily in the exam, as are general configuration knowledge and sysadmin type stuff (inetd, bash syntax, user adding, etc.). Let me know if you need any more info. Good luck on the exam.

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Thanks VMS Kid. I'll take a look at the Sybex book.

I've played around with Red Hat and Slackware, but I am nowhere near an expert. I think the Linux+ will give some basic experience to be able to work with it down the road.

BD

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Right now I'm using the Osborne Linux+ Certification Study Guide. It seems good so far; it goes through each Linux+ objective. Anyone else using or used it?

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I have used Slackware, Red Hat, SuSE and Caldera. I am not an expert either, and the exam is not intended for such. Just get a good grasp of the basics and you should do OK. I would suggest taking the test soon, though, as the passing score right now is still quite low. I recall the Network+ started out that way then one day they bumped up the passing score by 14 percentage points. You might want to get this sucker out of the way before they change their minds on this one.

The test was a good measure of how well you know the important system-wide configuration files (/etc/profile, /etc/services, /etc/inetd.conf, etc.) and command line usage . . . know your pipes, redirection, and the basics of job control and background processing. I had no questions on X or installing. Mainly logging, and everyday system admin type items as well as configuring and using network services. But most of the stuff was basic . . . it was the hardware stuff that cost me most of my points, so de take care on that score.

The LPI Certifcation In A Nutshell book from O'Reilley seems to be well-loved my many if the reviews at Amazon are any indication, but Ihave heard that the LIP-1 test is more difficult as well, but that may be an idea if you are looking for another study aid. I used "Running Linux" as well as "Special Edition Using Caldera OpenLinux" to teach myself Linux, and just used the Smith book for the test. Get VERY comfy using Linux, and I think you will find that many of the questions you will have a good sense of "intuition" about even if you are not aware of the precise answer. It does help. Keep hacking with Slackware and Red Hat. The test seems to focus more on the easier to use distros like Red Hat as RPM and xinetd.conf were asked about a bit. Also know your Debian package formats. If you know your hardware and follow my suggestions, you should ace the test (I made an 800 out of a possible 9000 on the test). Best of luck to you.

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Originally posted by Boulware5
Right now I'm using the Osborne Linux+ Certification Study Guide. It seems good so far; it goes through each Linux+ objective. Anyone else using or used it?

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I read both the Exam Cram and the Linux+ Bible . I would recommend the Linux+ Bible for the exam.

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One thing I did note at the bookstore when I was looking through the books . . . . Jeff Durham's book . . . the "All-In-One-Guide" for the Linux+, does have a large "Server+ Short Course" at the end of the book. This baffled me at first, but after having the test and seeing how heavy it went on the hardware, it might prove more useful than many other guides, as well as a way to get started on the Server+ after the Linux test. I did not really use that book, but I just thought that I would mention it in case anyone was thinking of it.

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Originally posted by The VMS Kid
One thing I did note at the bookstore when I was looking through the books . . . . Jeff Durham's book . . . the "All-In-One-Guide" for the Linux+, does have a large "Server+ Short Course" at the end of the book. This baffled me at first, but after having the test and seeing how heavy it went on the hardware, it might prove more useful than many other guides, as well as a way to get started on the Server+ after the Linux test. I did not really use that book, but I just thought that I would mention it in case anyone was thinking of it.

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I do as well. I don't use Amazon very much to buy stuff, but the review sure are handy.

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