Linux Plus (Linux ) Training for CompTIA Certification
Class Objectives
Upon successful completion of this class, students should be able to:
- 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 package
- Manage kernel services
- Work with the Bash shell
- Manage jobs and processes
- Manage system services
- Configure Linux services to provide users with network connectivity
- 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
Pre-Requisite Knowledge Advisory
- CompTIA A
- CompTIA N
- At least 1 year of Linux administration experience
Exam Required for CompTIA Linux Certification
To gain Linux Plus certification, the student must pass the following exam:
Duration of exam: 90 minutes (90 questions) each
Passing Score: 720 (on a scale out of 900)
Linux Plus (Linux ) Class Outline
Module 1: Familiarizing Yourself with Linux
- Review the History and Development of Linux
- Enter Shell Commands
- Get Help Using Linux
- Start and Stop Linux
Module 2: Managing User and Group Accounts
- Create User and Group Accounts
- Configure User Profiles
- Manage User and Group Accounts
Module 3: Managing Partitions and the Linux Filesystem
- Create Partitions
- Navigate through the Linux Filesystem
- Manage the Filesystem
- Maintain the Filesystem
Module 4: 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
Module 5: Working with Linux Permissions and Ownership
- Modify File and Directory Permissions
- Modify Default Permissions
- Modify File and Directory Ownership
- Set Advanced Permissions
Module 6: Printing Files
- Configure a Local Printer
- Print Files
- Manage Print Jobs and Queues
- Configure Remote Printing
Module 7: 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
Module 8: Managing Kernel Services
- Explore the Linux Kernel
- Customize Kernel Modules
- Create an initrd Image
- Manage Device Drivers
- Monitor Hardware Devices
- Monitor Processes and Resources
Module 9: Working with the Bash Shell and Shell Scripts
- Perform Basic Bash Shell Operations
- Introduction to Shell Scripting
- Customize the Bash Shell
- Redirect Standard Input and Output
- Use Control Statements in Shell Scripts
Module 10: 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
Module 11: Managing System Services
- Configure System Services
- Monitor System Logs
- Configure SELinux
Module 12: Configuring Network Services
- Connect to a Network
- Configure Routes
- Configure Client Network Services
- Manage Remote Network Systems
Module 13: Configuring Basic Internet Services
- Configure Email Services
- Control Internet Services
Module 14: Securing Linux
- Examine the Basics of System Security
- Secure User Accounts
- Enable Firewall Functionality
- Implement Security Auditing
- Describe the Intrusion Detection System
Module 15: Managing Hardware
- Identify Common Hardware Components and Resources
- Configure Removable Hardware
- Configure Disk Quotas
Module 16: Troubleshooting Linux Systems
- Troubleshoot System-Based Issues
- Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
- Troubleshoot Network Connection and Security Issues
Module 17: Installing Linux
- Prepare for Installation
- Identify Phases of the Linux Boot Sequence
- Configure GRUB
- Install the Operating System
- Perform Post-Installation Tasks
Module 18: Configuring the GUI
- Implement X
- Customize the Display Manager
- Customize the Window Environment
- Enable Accessibility Settings in Linux