Linux+ Certification
This course builds on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with the Linux operating system to present fundamental skills and concepts that you will use on the job in any type of Linux career. This course can benefit you in two ways. If your job duties include Linux troubleshooting, installation, or maintenance, or if you are preparing for any type of Linux-related career, it provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be successful. In addition, if you intend to pass the CompTIA® Linux+ exam this course will be a significant part of your preparation.
Target Audience
This course is designed for IT professionals whose primary job responsibility is the management of servers and other devices running the Linux operating system. A typical student in this course should have at least nine months of hands-on Linux experience and at least one and a half years of IT experience in other computing environments. The target student should wish to expand their skillset to support their career in Linux system administration and operation. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Linux+ certification and who want to prepare for Exam XK0-004. The Linux+ certification can validate the student’s understanding and skill in configuring, monitoring, and supporting Linux systems.
Class Length: 5 Days
Course Objectives
In this course, you will configure, operate, and troubleshoot Linux systems. You will: Perform basic Linux tasks. Manage users and groups. Manage permissions and ownership. Manage storage. Manage files and directories. Manage kernel modules. Manage the Linux boot process. Manage system components. Manage devices. Manage networking. Manage packages and software. Secure Linux systems. Write and execute Bash shell scripts. Automate tasks. Plan and perform a Linux installation.
Course Outline
1 – PERFORMING BASIC LINUX TASKS
- Topic A: Identify the History and Development of Linux
- Topic B: Enter Shell Commands
- Topic C: Get Help Using Linux
- Topic D: Start and Stop Linux
2 – MANAGING USER AND GROUP ACCOUNTS
- Topic A: Create User and Group Accounts
- Topic B: Configure User Profiles
- Topic C: Administer User and Group Accounts
3 – MANAGING PARTITIONS AND THE LINUX FILESYSTEM
- Topic A: Create Partitions
- Topic B: Navigate Through the Linux Filesystem
- Topic C: Manage the Filesystem
- Topic D: Maintain the Filesystem
4 – MANAGING FILES IN LINUX
- Topic A: Create and Edit Text Files
- Topic B: Locate Files
- Topic C: Search Text Using Regular Expressions
- Topic D: Apply Filters to Text Streams
- Topic E: Link Files
- Topic F: Back Up and Restore Files
- Topic G: Manage Databases Using MariaDB
5 – MANAGING LINUX PERMISSIONS AND OWNERSHIP
- Topic A: Modify File and Directory Permissions
- Topic B: Modify Default Permissions
- Topic C: Modify File and Directory Ownership
- Topic D: Set Special Permissions and Attributes
6 – PRINTING FILES
- Topic A: Configure a Local Printer
- Topic B: Print Files
- Topic C: Configure Remote Printing
7 – MANAGING PACKAGES
- Topic A: Manage Packages Using RPM
- Topic B: Verify Packages
- Topic C: Upgrade Packages
- Topic D: Configure Repositories
- Topic E: Manage Packages Using YUM
- Topic F: Advanced Package and Application Management
8 – MANAGING KERNEL SERVICES
- Topic A: Explore the Linux Kernel
- Topic B: Customize Kernel Modules
- Topic C: Create an Image
- Topic D: Manage Device Drivers and Hardware Devices
- Topic E: Monitor Processes and Resources
9 – WORKING WITH THE BASH SHELL AND SHELL SCRIPTS
- Topic A: Perform Basic Bash Shell Operations
- Topic B: Write a Bash Shell Script
- Topic C: Customize the Bash Shell
- Topic D: Redirect Standard Input and Output
- Topic E: Use Control Statements in Shell Scripts
10 – MANAGING JOBS AND PROCESSES
- Topic A: Manage Jobs and Background Processes
- Topic B: Manage Processes Using the Process Table
- Topic C: Delay and Detach Jobs
- Topic D: Schedule Jobs
- Topic E: Maintain the System Time
11 – MANAGING SYSTEM SERVICES
- Topic A: Configure System Services
- Topic B: Monitor System Logs
- Topic C: Configure Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)
12 – CONFIGURING NETWORK SERVICES
- Topic A: Connect to a Network
- Topic B: Configure Routes
- Topic C: Configure Client Network Services
- Topic D: Manage Remote Network Systems
13 – CONFIGURING BASIC INTERNET SERVICES
- Topic A: Configure Email Services
- Topic B: Control Internet Services
14 – SECURING LINUX
- Topic A: Implement Basic System Security
- Topic B: Secure User Accounts
15 – MANAGING HARDWARE
- Topic A: Identify Common Hardware Components and Resources
- Topic B: Configure Removable Hardware
- Topic C: Configure Disk Quotas
16 – TROUBLESHOOTING LINUX SYSTEMS
- Topic A: Troubleshoot System-Based Issues
- Topic B: Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
- Topic C: Troubleshoot Network Connection and Security Issues
17 – INSTALLING LINUX
- Topic A: Prepare for Installation
- Topic B: The Linux Boot Process
- Topic C: Configure GRUB Topic D: Install the Operating System
18 – CONFIGURING THE GUI
- Topic A: Implement X
- Topic B: Customize the Display Manager
- Topic C: Enable Accessibility Settings in Linux
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center.
