Passing the Red Hat Certification Engineer Exam (RH302) isn't easy -- students must master intense lab-based components. The hands-on exam requires success in installing and configuring Red Hat, setting up common network (IP) services, and performing essential administration, diagnostic tests and troubleshooting, among other internetworking and systems administration tasks. This book is THE answer for anyone who wants to take and pass the RHCE Certification Exam in order to become certified in setting up and administering a Red Hat Linux server for critical network services and security. Coverage includes important background information, hands-on exercises for lab-based topics, real-world troubleshooting exercises for a variety of scenarios, challenging review questions for each exercise, strategies, tips and tricks for passing the exam -- all written by an experienced author who passed the exam with flying colors! The companion CD includes a test engine and flash cards.

This work covers all RHCE exam objectives and performance based requirements. CertTrainer CBT software and ExamSim testing engine are on the accompanying CD-ROM. Practice exam questions including lab questions are also included.

The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, RHCE Red Hat Certified Engineer Linux Study Guide, Fifth Edition covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam. 100% complete coverage of all objectives for exam RH302 Exam Readiness Checklist at the front of the book--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered Real-world exercises modeled after hands-on exam scenarios Two complete lab-based exams simulate the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam Bonus content (available for download) includes installation screen review, basic instructions for using VMware and Xen as testbeds, and paper and pencil versions of the lab exams Covers all RH302 exam topics, including: Hardware installation and configuration The boot process Linux filesystem administration Package management and Kickstart User and group administration System administration tools Kernel services and configuration Apache and Squid Network file sharing services (NFS, FTP, and Samba) Domain Name System (DNS) E-mail (servers and clients) Extended Internet Services Daemon (xinetd), the Secure package, and DHCP The X Window System Firewalls, SELinux, and troubleshooting

RHCE: Red Hat Certified Engineer Exam Notes provides the fastest and most effective way to make sure you're ready to pass the Red Hat Certified Engineer exam. The unique, innovative Exam Notes approach helps you gain and retain the knowledge you need, study point by study point Critical Information sections provide detailed analyses of the key issues for each study point Necessary Procedures sections cover the nuts and bolts of each topic with concise step-by-step instructions. Exam Essentials sections highlight crucial subject areas you'll need to know for the exam. Key Terms and Concepts sections define the words and concepts vital to passing the exam. Sample Questions sections preview the types of questions found in the exam and give answers and explanations.

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Learn Linux, and take your career to the next level! Linux Essentials, 2nd Edition provides a solid foundation of knowledge for anyone considering a career in information technology, for anyone new to the Linux operating system, and for anyone who is preparing to sit for the Linux Essentials Exam. Through this engaging resource, you can access key information in a learning-by-doing style. Hands-on tutorials and end-of-chapter exercises and review questions lead you in both learning and applying new information—information that will help you achieve your goals! With the experience provided in this compelling reference, you can sit down for the Linux Essentials Exam with confidence. An open source operating system, Linux is a UNIX-based platform that is freely updated by developers. The nature of its development means that Linux is a low-cost and secure alternative to other operating systems, and is used in many different IT environments. Passing the Linux Essentials Exam prepares you to apply your knowledge regarding this operating system within the workforce. Access lessons that are organized by task, allowing you to quickly identify the topics you are looking for and navigate the comprehensive information presented by the book Discover the basics of the Linux operating system, including distributions, types of open source applications, freeware, licensing, operations, navigation, and more Explore command functions, including navigating the command line, turning commands into scripts, and more Identify and create user types, users, and groups Linux Essentials, 2nd Edition is a critical resource for anyone starting a career in IT or anyone new to the Linux operating system.

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, the new edition of this bestselling study guide covers the updated Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exams. RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide, 7th Edition is fully revised to cover the recently released Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and the corresponding RHCSA and RHCE certification exams. This new edition provides complete coverage of all official exam objectives for the new exams. An integrated study system based on proven pedagogy, this revised bestseller features special elements that reinforce and teach practical skills while preparing candidates for the exam. Each chapter includes step-by-step exercises, Exam Watch and On-the-Job sidebars, Two-Minute Drills, end-of-chapter self tests, and hands-on lab questions. Electronic content includes four complete lab-based practice exams to ensure you’re ready to sit for the live exams. Complete coverage of all exam objectives and performance-based requirements related to the exams, including difficult lab-based scenarios Electronic content includes four complete lab-based practice exams, two for RHSCA and two for RHCE A proven study system for RHCSA and RHCE candidates This book includes copies of the Linux Kernel provided under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2

The best fully integrated study system available (Exams EX200 and EX300) With hundreds of review questions and complete coverage of performance-based requirements, RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide, Sixth Edition covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for these challenging exams. 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for Exams EX200 and EX300 Exam Readiness Checklist--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered Two-Minute Drills for quick review 100+ lab questions--two full lab-based RHCSA exams and two full lab-based RHCE exams--match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam Covers all the exam topics, including: 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 * RHCE Security * System Services and SELinux * RHCE Administration * Mail Servers * Samba * File Sharing * DNS, FTP, and Logging CD-ROM includes: Complete lab-based exam preparation, featuring: Two full RHCSA practice exams Two full RHCE practice exams Lab-based chapter self tests In-depth answer explanations for all labs RHCSA and RHCE Glossary PDF copy of the book for studying on the go Michael Jang, RHCE, LPIC-2, UCP, LCP, MCP, is the author of three previous bestselling editions of RHCE Red Hat Certified Engineer Linux Study Guide and several other books on Linux and professional certification.

* Updated to cover Red Hat Linux Enterprise Workstation with the latest on advanced Linux kernel features, the Tux Web server, the latest Apache 2.x Web server, and the expanded suite of custom configuration tools * Starts with network planning and Red Hat installation and configuration, then progresses to optimizing network and Internet services and monitoring and maintaining the network * Examines the basics of Red Hat Linux security and offers trouble-shooting and problem-solving advice * Includes important new chapters that focus on optimizing standard network services, such as file and print services, and Internet-related servers, such as the Apache Web server Copyright © 2004 by Red Hat, Inc. Material from Chapters 4-6, 8-10, 17 and 21 may be distributed only subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Open Publication License, V1.0 or later (the latest version is presently available at http://www.opencontent.org/openpub/).