CompTIA Linux+ Certification
The CompTIA® Linux+™ Powered by LPI course, developed to cover CompTIA Powered by LPI exams LX0-103 and LX0-104, builds on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with the Linux operating system to present fundamental skills and concepts.
PREREQUISITES
CompTIA Network+ Certification
CompTIA A+ Certification
To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following courses or have equivalent knowledge: UNIX and Linux: Fundamentals, UNIX and Linux: Advanced User, CompTIA® A+®: A Comprehensive Approach (Exams 220-801 and 220-802) (helpful, but not required), Course-specific Technical Requirements
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
In this course, you will administer Linux.
You will:
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.
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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 initrd 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. Contact your sales representative for more information.
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Included Course Resources
Learn TosVideo Spotlights
Watch short video clips of courseware material to further your training, help with retention or test your skills.
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LabsLabs
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