Fundamentals of UNIX Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy...

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 736 pages
• Published by: Cisco Press
• Edition: 2nd Edition February 27, 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1587131404
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1587131400
• Book Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.2 x 1.8 inches
• Weighs: 3.4 pounds

Book Description


The only authorized textbook for the UNIX curriculum of the Cisco Networking Academy Program

With the Fundamentals of UNIX Companion Guide, you can access this information for reference, study, and review at any time:

• Each chapter has a "Key Terms" section plus a list of commands and utilities introduced for focused study.
• The Class file system tree structure (in the inside-front cover) uses a graphical hierarchy to show all directories and files.
• A UNIX command summary (in the inside-back cover) lists all commands in the book grouped by function and indicates the chapter number where they are introduced.
• Includes a complete quick reference of all UNIX commands used in the book and course providing definitions and examples of use, plus a commonly used vi editor command reference.
• Throughout this book, you see references to the lab activities found in the course and compiled in the Cisco Networking Academy Program basics of UNIX Lab Companion, Second Edition. These labs allow you to connect theory with practice.
• New information on Linux certification options. These include proprietary certifications such as Red Hat and the more industry-neutral CompTIA Linux+ certification.

This Cisco authorized textbook is a portable desk reference designed to complement the Sun Microsystems sponsored basics of UNIX online course in the Cisco Networking Academy Program that focuses on Solaris and Linux. The Fundamentals of UNIX Companion Guide, Second Edition, contains the information from the online course with additional in-depth content to enhance your understanding of some topics plus supplemental aids to assist in studying.

In the basics of UNIX course, you are introduced to essential UNIX topics, system administration, and certification options. You learn UNIX command-line utilities as well as the Common Desktop Environment (CDE) and GNOME graphical user interfaces. The entire course provides you with a strong foundation in most varieties of UNIX, including Sun's Solaris and Linux, and prepares you to move on to more advanced courses in UNIX system administration.

This second edition of the Companion Guide includes general Linux characteristics and new generic UNIX information on subjects such as the Emacs editor, working with disks and CD-ROMs, advanced string searching, and Bash shell features and customization. The material covers some of the basic objectives of the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam. The remaining objectives are covered in the IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems Networking Academy course and Companion Guide.

Companion CD-ROM
This companion CD-ROM contains over 50 interactive e-Lab activities. Use these to practice and demonstrate your understanding of various topics throughout the Companion Guide.

This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program series from Cisco Press. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

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The Only Authorized Textbook for the UNIX Curriculum of the Cisco Networking Academy Program

Curriculum Sponsored by Sun Microsystems

Fundamentals of UNIX Companion Guide includes coverage of the following topics:

• Overview of current network operating systems, LAN/WAN concepts, and network architectures, topologies, and protocols
• History of the UNIX operating system
• Introduction to the Solaris Distributed Computing Environment
• UNIX file system management
• Korn and C Shells
• Integrated UNIX text editors
• Customization of the user's login environment
• Security, printing, backups, and process management
• Career guidance with insights into UNIX administration jobs and UNIX certification opportunities

This Cisco(r) authorized textbook accompanies the Sun Microsystems(tm) sponsored basics of UNIX Web-based course in the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Cisco Networking Academy Program: basics of UNIX Companion Guide reinforces concepts pertaining to UNIX fundamentals, administration, and certification. It provides an in-depth discussion of powerful UNIX command-line utilities and the graphical Common Desktop Environment (CDE).

Students are first introduced to the command-line method of accomplishing a task and then the corresponding graphical CDE methods. Students who complete this course will be on their way to becoming power users and will feel comfortable with most varieties of UNIX, including Sun(tm)'s Solaris(tm).

The text provides clearly defined learning objectives, real-world examples, summaries of key concepts, and review questions with answers provided at the back of the book. A separate lab companion offers hands-on lab exercises, Web-based research projects, and guided field studies.

Cisco Press is a collaboration between Cisco Systems(r), Inc., and Pearson Education that is charged with developing high-quality, cutting-edge educational and reference products for the networking industry. The products in the Cisco Networking Academy Program series are designed to prepare students for careers in the exciting Internet technology field. These products have proven to be strong supplements to the Web-based curriculum and are the only print companions that have been reviewed and endorsed by Cisco Systems for Cisco Networking Academy Program use.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision-The Network Is The Computer(tm)-has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software, and services that power the Internet and allow companies worldwide to take their businesses to the nth.The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy Program. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Cisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of UNIX Companion Guide (Hardcover) Unfortunately Cisco has revised their on line curriculum to include Linux. This book only covers Solaris. Comment | | (Report this)