Robb H. Tracy - CompTIA Linux+/LPIC-1 Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (Exams LX0-103 & LX0-104/101-400 & 102-400)

Robb H. Tracy (CNA, CNE, CNI, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+) has been a professional technology instructor and courseware developer since 1996. He has designed and implemented technical training products and curricula for major hardware and software vendors including Novell, Micron Technology, TestOut, Messaging Architects, and Motorola. Robb previously served on CompTIAs Network+ Advisory Committee, where he helped define the objectives that make up the CompTIA Network+ certification. He is a cofounder of Nebo Technical Institute, Inc., a leading provider of information technology training and consulting. Robb is the author of Novell Certified Linux Engineer (Novell CLE) Study Guide (Novell Press, 2005), Novell Certified Linux Engineer 9 (CLE 9) Study Guide (Novell Press, 2006), Linux+ Certification Study Guide (McGraw-Hill Education, 2008), LPIC-1/CompTIA Linux+ Certification Exam Guide (McGraw-Hill Education, 2011), CompTIA Network+ Certification Practice Exams (McGraw-Hill Education, 2012), and LPI Linux Essentials Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (McGraw-Hill Education, 2013).

Brian Barber (CompTIA Linux+, MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MCNE, CNE, CNA-GW) is the Manager of Monitoring and Reporting Systems with the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). He first started using Linux at home with Red Hat 5.1, and since then he has been a staunch advocate of open source software in both commercial and residential settings. He has belonged to the Ottawa Canada Linux User Group (OCLUG) since 2001. His primary areas of interest are operating systems, multiplatform integration, directory services, and enterprise messaging. In the past he has held the positions of Principal Consultant with Sierra Systems Group, Senior Technical Coordinator with LGS Group (now a part of IBM Global Services), and Senior Technical Analyst with MetLife Canada. Brian has been a lead or contributing author as well as a technical editor for 18 technology books, including the previous edition of this book and Robbs Linux+ Certification Study Guide (McGraw-Hill Education, 2008).

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This book is dedicated to all the individuals who have made a difference in my life. To my Dad, for instilling in me a love of teaching and of all things mechanical. To my Mom, for teaching me the value of hard work and devotion. To my mentor, Dennis Simmons, for teaching me to strive for excellence in all I do. To my wife and best friend, for supporting and loving me through the process of writing this book.

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