IA1026: CompTIA Linux+

Course Length: 80 hrs

Prerequisites: None

Price: $5190

Format: Onsite, online

The CompTIA Linux+ certification, powered by LPI, offers a framework for acquiring working knowledge of Linux for IT professionals working as junior-level system administrators, as well as those working in Web and software development. Linux is an essential skill for working in a variety of job roles in Web, systems and network administration. This course covers Linux+ exams LX0-103 and LX0-104.

Topics Covered:

• Identify basic Linux concepts and perform basic Linux tasks.
• Manage user and group accounts. Manage partitions and the Linux filesystem.
• Manage various files in Linux.
• Work with Linux permissions and ownership.
• Print files.
• Manage packages.
• Manage kernel services.
• Work with the Bash shell and shell scripts.
• Manage jobs and processes.
• Manage system services.
• Configure network services.
• Configure basic Internet services.
• Implement measures to secure a Linux system.
• Manage hardware associated with Linux systems.
• Troubleshoot Linux system issues.
• Install the Linux operating system.
• Configure the GUI.

Course Outline:

1. Performing Basic Linux Tasks

• Identify the History and Development of Linux
• Enter Shell Command
• Get Help Using Linux
• Start and Stop Linux

2. Managing User and Group Accounts

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

3. Managing Partitions and the Linux Filesystem

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

4. Managing Files in Linux

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

5. Managing Linux Permissions and Ownership

• Modify File and Directory Permissions
• Modify Default Permissions
• Modify File and Directory Ownership
• Set Special Permissions and Attributes

6. Printing Files

• Configure a Local Printer
• Print Files
• Configure Remote Printing

7. Managing Packages

• Manage Packages Using RPM
• Verify Packages
• Upgrade Packages
• Configure Repositories
• Manage Packages Using YUM
• Advanced Package and Application Management

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

9. 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

10. Managing Jobs and Processes

• Manage Jobs and Background Processes
• Manage Processes Using the Process Table
• Delay and Detach Jobs
• Schedule Jobs
• Maintain the System Time

11. Managing System Services

• Configure System Services
• Monitor System Logs
• Configure Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

12. Configuring Network Services

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

13. Configuring Basic Internet Services

• Configure Email Services
• Control Internet Services

14. Securing Linux

• Implement Basic System Security
• Secure User Accounts

15. Managing Hardware

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

16. Configuring Hardware Settings

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

17. Installing Linux

• Prepare for Installation
• The Linux Boot Process
• Configure GRUB
• Install the Operating System

18. Configuring the GUI

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