3.4. Identifying Boot Sequences

This is a catchall category, as are many in this domain. Some of the objectives here carry over from previous ones. It tests your ability to understand the boot sequence, use diagnostic procedures, and recognize some common operational issues.

3.4.1. Critical Information

Both for the test and for real life, you should know how to recognize common problems with operating systems and make certain they're booting correctly. The sections that follow look at a number of topics related to keeping your OSs booting and running properly.

3.4.1.1. Working with the Boot Sequence

The first objective discussed in this chapter introduced the files used to boot the system. Under a normal boot, these files are accessed as needed, ...

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