CompTIA Linux+ - Comptia Linux Courses

The CompTIA Linux+ certification is recognised throughout the industry as a benchmark certification for professionals who work with open-source platforms. CompTIA Linux+ is a vendor-neutral certification, generic across distributions, targeted to individuals with a minimum of six to 12 months of practical Linux experience.

Pre-Requisites

Previous attendance of the CompTIA A+ Certification and CompTIA Network+ Certification is highly recommended

Who is this course for?

• Students who want internationally recognised credentials as competent Linux professionals.
• Individuals who are currently preparing for the SAIR Linux & GNU Certification exams.
• Individuals who need to acquire skills to install Linux-based systems and networks.
• Anyone who is interested in working in a Linux or Unix networking environment.

What will I learn?

This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of Linux concepts and skills to prepare for a career in Linux support or administration, or to prepare for CompTIA® Linux+™ Powered by LPI exams (Exam Codes: LX0–101 and LX0–102). A typical student in the CompTIA® Linux+ Certification course should have at least 6 to 12 months of Linux experience.bjectives

Course Objectives

You will acquire the skills needed to install and support one or more distributions of the Linux operating system and learn information and skills that will be helpful as you prepare for CompTIA® Linux+™ Powered by LPI exams (Exam Codes: LX0–101 and LX0–102).

Course Outline

Familiarizing Yourself with Linux

• Review the History and Development of Linux
• Enter Shell Commands
• Get Help Using Linux
• Start and Stop Linux

Managing User and Group Accounts

• Create User and Group Accounts
• Configure User Profiles
• Manage User and Group Accounts

Managing Partitions and the Linux Filesystem

• Create Partitions
• Navigate Through the Linux Filesystem
• Manage the Filesystem
• Maintain the Filesystem

Managing Files in Linux

• Create and Edit Files
• Locate Files
• Search Text Using Regular Expressions
• Apply Filters to Text Streams
• Link Files
• Back Up and Restore Files
• Manage Databases Using MySQL

Working with Linux Permissions and Ownership

• Modify File and Directory Permissions
• Modify Default Permissions
• Modify File and Directory Ownership
• Set Advanced Permissions

Printing Files

• Configure a Local Printer
• Print Files
• Manage Print Jobs and Queues
• Configure Remote Printing

Managing Packages

• Manage Packages Using RPM
• Verify Packages
• Upgrade Packages
• Configure Repositories
• Manage Packages Using YUM
• Manage Packages Using the Debian Package Manager
• Manage Packages Using Source Files
• Manage Shared Libraries

Managing Kernel Services

• Explore the Linux Kernel
• Customize Kernel Modules
• Create an initrd Image
• Monitor Hardware Devices
• Monitor Processes and Resources

Working with the Bash Shell and Shell Scripts

• Perform Basic Bash Shell Operations
• Write a Bash Shell Script
• Customize the Bash Shell
• Redirect Standard Input and Output
• Use Control Statements in Shell Scripts

Managing Jobs and Processes

• Manage Jobs and Background Processes
• Manage Processes Using the Process Table
• Examine Delayed and Detached Jobs
• Schedule Jobs
• Maintain the System Time

Managing System Services

• Configure System Services
• Monitor System Logs
• Configure SELinux

Configuring Network Services

• Connect to a Network
• Configure Routes
• Configure Client Network Services
• Manage Remote Network Systems

Configuring Basic Internet Services

• Configure Email Services
• Control Internet Services

Securing Linux

• Examine the Basics of System Security
• Secure User Accounts
• Enable Firewall Functionality
• Implement Security Auditing
• Describe the Intrusion Detection System

Managing Hardware

• Identify Common Hardware Components and Resources
• Configure Removable Hardware
• Configure Disk Quotas

Troubleshooting Linux Systems

• Troubleshoot System-Based Issues
• Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
• Troubleshoot Network Connection and Security Issues

Installing Linux

• Prepare for Installation
• Identify the Phases of the Linux Boot Sequence
• Configure GRUB
• Install the Operating System
• Perform Post-Installation Tasks

Configuring the GUI

• Implement X
• Customize the Display Manager
• Customize the Window Environment
• Enable Accessibility Settings in Linux