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See also
Resources which have caught Oliver's eye
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- http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Linux-Administration-Comprehensive-Beginners/dp/1435459563/
- $25.19 (but not buy since better books available, below?)
- Cengage Learning PTR; 1 edition (October 31, 2011)
- 464 pages
Other books
UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook (4th Edition)
- http://proquest.safaribooksonline.com/book/operating-systems-and-server-administration/linux/9780132117371/basic-administration/part01?uicode=cornell
- Not available via Cornell's Safari subscription, apparently.
- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0131480057
- $49.35 (was $43.98 in ~Fall 2013...)
- Prentice Hall; 4th edition (July 24, 2010)
- http://admin.com/
- Also avialable from publisher, but more expensive:
FYI: ChemIT has 2nd Edition (2007). It's very good, but a bit dated now.
Linux Administration A Beginners Guide 6/E
- http://www.amazon.com/Linux-Administration-Beginners-Guide-Soyinka/dp/0071767584/
- $25.99
- McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 6 edition (February 21, 2012)
- 736 pages
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- http://www.amazon.com/The-Linux-Command-Line-Introduction/dp/1593273894/
- $25.69
- No Starch Press; 1 edition (January 14, 2012)
- 480 pages
- Free download from author's web site:
UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook (4th Edition)
- http://proquest.safaribooksonline.com/book/operating-systems-and-server-administration/linux/9780132117371/basic-administration/part01?uicode=cornell
- Not available via Cornell's Safari subscription, apparently.
- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0131480057/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
- 43.98
- Prentice Hall; 4th edition (July 24, 2010)
- http://admin.com/
Linux Pocket Guide, 2nd Edition
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- http://www.amazon.com/Essential-System-Administration-Pocket-Reference/dp/B00CVDY8CU/
- $?? (Out of print; too old?)
- Publisher: O'Reilly Media (November 27, 2002)
- 146 pages
Online or video courses
Linux System Administration Live Lessons (Video Training), Downloadable Video
- http://www.informit.com/store/linux-system-administration-livelessons-video-training-9780133551310
Downloadable Video: Your Price: $159.99 (List Price: $199.99)
By Ben Whaley (co-author of the UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook listed above!)
Published Dec 12, 2013 by Prentice Hall
- "What you will learn" includes
- How to use Vagrant and VirtualBox as a makeshift lab environment
Online CentOS Server Course
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- http://beginlinux.com/web/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=bash_scripts
- The goal is to be able to create scripts that you can use as an administrator immediately. The examples are designed to give you real tools.
- $119.95, for 6 months access
Tutorials
Linux tutorials and technical how-to information and examples for Linux desktop and server configurations. Technical on-line training of Linux and Linux applications installation, configuration and use for the novice and professional.
Labs
Server Management Manual - PDF
- http://beginlinux.com/web/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=servermanagementmanual
- (Included in the Online CentOS Server Course, above.)
- This step-by-step manual will guide you through setting up and managing a server.
- $49.95
Labs and resources from Jason W. Eckert (Novell)
- http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&field-author=Jason+W.+Eckert&search-alias=books
- Example:
- Lab Manual for Eckert's Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification, 3rd (Test Preparation) Paperback – April 16, 2013
- http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Started-Linux-Novells-CompTIAs/dp/141883730X/
Linux Foundation's resources
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Certifications designed to demonstrate Linux-related competencies
See also
Evaluated list of certifications and related training resources
- http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/linux-certifications,2-654.html
- Their top pick: <http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/linux.aspx>
- Two exams required, for $188: LX0-103 and LX0-104 launches March 30, 2015. (LX0-101 and LX0-102 retires Aug, 30, 2015; can't mix-and-match series!)
- Exam objectives: <http://certification.comptia.org/Training/testingcenters/examobjectives.aspx>
- See: <http://certification.comptia.org/Training/studymaterials.aspx> Examples for new LX0-103/ LX0-104 exams coming in April-June(?) 2015:
- http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-LX0-103-LX0-104-101-400/dp/0071841687/ ($40.65; Multimedia CD, June 26, 2015)
- http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-LX0-103-Self-Practice-Review-Questions/dp/1511548932/ ($19.95; Paperback, Large Print, April 5, 2015)
- http://www.
- amazon.com/CompTIA-Linux-Powered-Professional-Institute/dp/1119021219/ (??Exam LX0-101 and Exam LX0-102??, but being released as 3rd Edition paperback in April 27, 2015?! "with a focus onthe latest version of the exam"?!)
- https://certification.comptia.org/Help/comptia-certmaster/certmaster-course-availability-course-details (CertMaster courses are $139. Note that Linux+ was not listed as available, as of April 6, 2015.)
- Can get 5-day "Online LIVE" (Windows-based only) training for this certification through New Horizons for $2,495.00, <http://www.newhorizons.com/components/templates/CourseOutline.aspx?wt=a&GroupId=358&CourseKey=200003829>.
- And get the related LPI certification added for free:
- http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/linux.aspx#3for1
- By completing the CompTIA Linux+ powered by LPI certification, you can also automatically receive the LPI LPIC-1 and the SUSE Certified Linux Administrator (CLA) certifications. Earn three industry-recognized certifications for the cost, time, and effort of one!
- <http://greg.porter.name/wordpress/?p=1128> and <http://greg.porter.name/wordpress/?p=1113>
- https://www.lpi.org/certification/get-certified-lpi/lpic-1-linux-server-professional/
- http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/linux.aspx#3for1
- Their top pick: <http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/linux.aspx>