Explore Products

Best Sellers

New Releases

Books

Videos

Audiobooks

Free Learning

CompTIA Linux+ Certification Guide

You're reading from CompTIA Linux+ Certification Guide A comprehensive guide to achieving LX0-103 and LX0-104 certifications with mock exams

Product type Paperback

Published in Sep 2018

Publisher

ISBN-13 9781789344493

Length 590 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

SQL

Tools

Linux

Concepts

System Administration

Author (1):

Philip Inshanally

View More author details

Table of Contents (23) Chapters

Preface

1. Configuring the Hardware Settings FREE CHAPTER

2. Booting the System

3. Changing Runlevels and Boot Targets

4. Designing a Hard Disk Layout

5. Installing a Linux Distribution

6. Using Debian Package Management

7. Using YUM Package Management

8. Performing File Management

9. Creating, Monitoring, Killing, and Restarting Processes

10. Modifying Process Execution

11. Display Managers

12. Managing User and Group Accounts

13. Automating Tasks

14. Maintaining System Time and Logging

15. Fundamentals of Internet Protocol

16. Network Configuration and Troubleshooting

17. Performing Administrative Security Tasks

18. Shell Scripting and SQL Data Management

19. Mock Exam - 1

20. Mock Exam - 2

21. Assessment

22. Other Books You May Enjoy

Leave a review - let other readers know what you think

Chapter 5: Installing a Linux Distribution

Answer is C: RAM
Answer is D: Try Ubuntu without installing
Answer is A: Install Ubuntu…
Answer is B: An active internet connection
Answer is A: Something else
Answer is C: Primary
Answer is B: To prevent the system from becoming unbootable by accidentally deleting files in /boot
Answer is B: I will configure partitioning
Answer is A: grub-install
Answer is D: Minimal Install

The rest of the chapter is locked

Register for a free Packt account to unlock a world of extra content!

A free Packt account unlocks extra newsletters, articles, discounted offers, and much more. Start advancing your knowledge today.

Unlock this book and the full library FREE for 7 days

Get unlimited access to 7000+ expert-authored eBooks and videos courses covering every tech area you can think of

Start free trial

Renews at $19.99/month. Cancel anytime

Authors (1)

Inshanally

Inshanally

Philip Inshanally has been in the IT industry for over 17 years. He has extensively worked in various platforms. Philip has his own consulting firm which provides local and remote support around the world; focusing towards designing, planning, implementing and documenting to name a few. As an industry professional, he has the competitive edge due to his ongoing development. He has acquired excellent skills, and this has helped him in dealing with individuals both locally and internationally. He is a father of one; Matthew Zach Inshanally. He has experience in routing, switching, OTT, and various Linux distributions. Also, other vendor-specific technologies such as Cisco, Extreme, Juniper, Microsoft, Sandvine, Zhone, and so on.

See other products by Inshanally

Other recommended products

Related to this chapter

Learn Linux Quickly

Learn Linux Quickly

If you think Linux is a sophisticated operating system that only hackers and geeks know how to use, this book will surprise you! With Learn Linux Quickly, you'll see how easy it is to get started with Linux. This book teaches you Linux in an engaging and enjoyable way, helping you to enhance your skills as you explore the power of Linux.

Aug 2020 11h 16m

Containerization with LXC

Containerization with LXC

Feb 2017 11h 44m

Containerization with LXC

Containerization with LXC

Feb 2017 11h 44m

Linux Administration Cookbook

Linux Administration Cookbook

This book will act as a quick recipe-based guide for anyone who wants to get few troubleshooting tips and security tips for Linux administration. By the end, you will be proficient in working with Linux for system administration tasks.

Dec 2018 27h 32m

Linux Administration Cookbook

Linux Administration Cookbook

This book will act as a quick recipe-based guide for anyone who wants to get few troubleshooting tips and security tips for Linux administration. By the end, you will be proficient in working with Linux for system administration tasks.

Dec 2018 27h 32m

Linux Administration Cookbook

Linux Administration Cookbook

This book will act as a quick recipe-based guide for anyone who wants to get few troubleshooting tips and security tips for Linux administration. By the end, you will be proficient in working with Linux for system administration tasks.

Dec 2018 27h 32m

Linux Administration Cookbook

Linux Administration Cookbook

This book will act as a quick recipe-based guide for anyone who wants to get few troubleshooting tips and security tips for Linux administration. By the end, you will be proficient in working with Linux for system administration tasks.

Dec 2018 27h 32m

Linux Administration Cookbook

Linux Administration Cookbook

This book will act as a quick recipe-based guide for anyone who wants to get few troubleshooting tips and security tips for Linux administration. By the end, you will be proficient in working with Linux for system administration tasks.

Dec 2018 27h 32m

CentOS 8 Essentials

CentOS 8 Essentials

CentOS 8 Essentials provides an elaborate walk-through of CentOS 8, from its installation to securing its environment. For beginners, the book covers topics such as setting up and using the GNOME desktop environment, configuring email and web servers, and installing packages and system updates using App Streams. For experienced users, the book provides useful insights into topics such as remote desktop access, the Cockpit web interface, and file sharing using both Samba and NFS.

May 2020 8h 42m

CentOS Quick Start Guide

CentOS Quick Start Guide

Linux kernel development has been the worlds largest collaborative project to date. With this practical guide, you will learn Linux through one of its most popular and stable distributions.

Dec 2018 10h 40m

KVM Virtualization Cookbook

KVM Virtualization Cookbook

Virtualization technologies such as KVM allow for better control over the available server resources, by deploying multiple virtual instances on the same physical host, or clusters of compute resources. With KVM it is possible to run various workloads in isolation with the hypervisor layer providing better tenant isolation and higher degree of security. The book will also provide real production ready recipes on deploying KVM instances with OpenStack and how to programatically manage the life cycle of KVM virtual machines using Python.

Jun 2017 11h 20m

C++ System Programming Cookbook

C++ System Programming Cookbook

Systems programming is about writing software that interacts closely with the underlying OS and other software. The goal of C++ Systems Programming Cookbook is to provide ready to use solutions for the essential aspects of system programming. By the end of the book, you will become adept at developing robust systems applications using C++.

Feb 2020 9h 44m

Personalised recommendations for you

Based on your interests and search pattern

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

PowerShell scripts provides a convenient method for automating tasks, using them proficiently can be challenging. This all-inclusive guide begins at the basics and covers advanced concepts, equipping you with tips to become an expert in PowerShell Core 7.3 scripting.

May 2024 27h 32m

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

PowerShell scripts provides a convenient method for automating tasks, using them proficiently can be challenging. This all-inclusive guide begins at the basics and covers advanced concepts, equipping you with tips to become an expert in PowerShell Core 7.3 scripting.

May 2024 27h 32m

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

PowerShell scripts provides a convenient method for automating tasks, using them proficiently can be challenging. This all-inclusive guide begins at the basics and covers advanced concepts, equipping you with tips to become an expert in PowerShell Core 7.3 scripting.

May 2024 27h 32m

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

PowerShell scripts provides a convenient method for automating tasks, using them proficiently can be challenging. This all-inclusive guide begins at the basics and covers advanced concepts, equipping you with tips to become an expert in PowerShell Core 7.3 scripting.

May 2024 27h 32m

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

PowerShell scripts provides a convenient method for automating tasks, using them proficiently can be challenging. This all-inclusive guide begins at the basics and covers advanced concepts, equipping you with tips to become an expert in PowerShell Core 7.3 scripting.

May 2024 27h 32m

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

PowerShell scripts provides a convenient method for automating tasks, using them proficiently can be challenging. This all-inclusive guide begins at the basics and covers advanced concepts, equipping you with tips to become an expert in PowerShell Core 7.3 scripting.

May 2024 27h 32m

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

PowerShell scripts provides a convenient method for automating tasks, using them proficiently can be challenging. This all-inclusive guide begins at the basics and covers advanced concepts, equipping you with tips to become an expert in PowerShell Core 7.3 scripting.

May 2024 27h 32m

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

PowerShell scripts provides a convenient method for automating tasks, using them proficiently can be challenging. This all-inclusive guide begins at the basics and covers advanced concepts, equipping you with tips to become an expert in PowerShell Core 7.3 scripting.

May 2024 27h 32m

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

PowerShell scripts provides a convenient method for automating tasks, using them proficiently can be challenging. This all-inclusive guide begins at the basics and covers advanced concepts, equipping you with tips to become an expert in PowerShell Core 7.3 scripting.

May 2024 27h 32m

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

PowerShell scripts provides a convenient method for automating tasks, using them proficiently can be challenging. This all-inclusive guide begins at the basics and covers advanced concepts, equipping you with tips to become an expert in PowerShell Core 7.3 scripting.

May 2024 27h 32m

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

PowerShell scripts provides a convenient method for automating tasks, using them proficiently can be challenging. This all-inclusive guide begins at the basics and covers advanced concepts, equipping you with tips to become an expert in PowerShell Core 7.3 scripting.

May 2024 27h 32m

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

PowerShell scripts provides a convenient method for automating tasks, using them proficiently can be challenging. This all-inclusive guide begins at the basics and covers advanced concepts, equipping you with tips to become an expert in PowerShell Core 7.3 scripting.

May 2024 27h 32m