Audience for This Book

The primary audience for this book is, of course, candidates seeking the LPIC Level 1 certification. These may range from administrators of other operating systems looking for a Linux certification to complement an MCSE or other certification to Unix administrators wary of a growing pool of Linux-certified job applicants. In any case, this book will help you with the specific information you require to be successful with the Level 1 exams.

Due to the breadth of knowledge required by the LPI Objectives and the book's 1-to-1 coverage, it also makes an excellent reference for skills and methods required for the day-to-day use of Linux. If you have a basic working understanding of Linux administration, the material in this book will help you fill in gaps in your knowledge while at the same time preparing you for the LPI exams, should you choose to take them.

This book should also prove to be a valuable introduction for new Linux users and administrators looking for a broad, detailed introduction to Linux. Part of the LPI exam-creation process includes a survey of Linux professionals in the field. The survey results drive much of the content found on the exams. Therefore, unlike general-purpose introductory Linux books, all of the information in this book applies directly to running Linux in the real world.