RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide (Exams EX200 & EX300), 6th Edition

by Jang, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780071765657
• ISBN10: 0071765654
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2011-07-08
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Fully revised to cover the Red Hat Certified System Administrator and Red Hat Certified Engineer exams, based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Updated for the release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and the Red Hat Certified System Administrator and Red Hat Certified Engineer certification exams, RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Certified System Administration Engineer Linux Study Guide, Sixth Editionprovides nearly 1000 pages covering all official objectives for both Red Hat examsEX200 and EX300. The Sixth Edition includes more than 100 lab-based questions that provide hands-on learning relevant for both classroom study and on-the-job training. Red Hat has announced a move to electronic delivery, and most lab questions, as well as the four sample exams, are also provided in electronic format. This integrated study system is based on proven pedagogy. Special elements reinforce and teach practical skills while preparing you for this challenging, hands-on exam. Each chapter includes step-by-step exercises, exam watch and on-the-job elements, chapter drills, and self tests. Self-test sections include simulated lab questions that mimic the look and feel of the actual exam. The study guide also includes four complete practice lab exams. All practice exam lab questions include detailed explanations as to why the answer is the correct answer. The new edition also reflects the author's experience teaching Linux in the classroom. Chapters 1-9 cover every RHCSA objective and chapters 10-17 cover every RHCE objective. For instructors, each chapter includes at least 12 "fill-in-the blank" questions to test student mastery of chapter concepts. RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide, Sixth Edition Offers proven lab-based exam preparation for both the RHCSA and RHCE exams Provides complete coverage of all exam objectives and performance-based requirements related to the exam, including difficult lab-based questions Includes two complete RHCSA practice exams, and two complete RHCE practice examspurchased separately, practice exams can cost more than $50; each sample exam features hands-on labs Contains tips on how you can get reduced price and trial versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, as well as free options built from Red Hat source code, to help study for the exam. Server subscriptions supported by Red Hat may cost $349 and more. Covers all exam objectives: Virtual Machines and Automated Installations; Fundamental Command Line Skills; RHCSA-Level Security Options; The Boot Process; Linux Filesystem Administration; Package Management; User Administration; RHCSA Level System Administration Tasks; Security; System Services and SELinux; RHCE Administrative Tasks; Electronic Mail Servers; The Apache Web Server; The Samba File Server; More File Sharing Services; Administrative Services: DNS, NTP, and Logging

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Prepare for Red Hat Hands-on Certifications
Chapter 2: Virtual Machines and Automated Installations
Chapter 3: Fundamental Command Line Skills
Chapter 4: RHCSA-Level Security Options
Chapter 5: The Boot Process
Chapter 6: Linux Filesystem Administration
Chapter 7: Package Management
Chapter 8: User Administration
Chapter 9: RHCSA Level System Administration Tasks
Chapter 10: A Security Primer
Chapter 11: System Services and SELinux
Chapter 12: RHCE Administrative Tasks
Chapter 13: Electronic Mail Servers
Chapter 14: The Apache Web Server
Chapter 15: The Samba File Server
Chapter 16: More File Sharing Services
Chapter 17: Administrative Services: DNS, NTP, and Logging
Appendix A: Prepare a System for the Sample Exams
Appendix B: Sample Exam 1: RHCSA
Appendix C: Sample Exam 2: RHCSA
Appendix D: Sample Exam 3: RHCE Sample Exam 1
Appendix E: Sample Exam 4: RHCE Sample Exam 2
Appendix F: About the CD
Index