About this course
CompTIA Linux+ is a high-stakes, vendor-neutral certification that validates the fundamental knowledge and skills required of junior Linux Administrators. This course covers everyday management of Linux-based clients and basic management of server systems. Students will learn the knowledge and tools necessary to manage Linux systems from the command line, as well as how to manage user administration, file permissions, software configurations, and Linux-based clients, server systems and security.
Our CompTIA Linux+ Course prepares IT professionals for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exams. Two exams are required to be certified: LX0-103 and LX0-104. LX0-103 covers command line tools; managing software; configuring hardware; and Linux filesystems, and filesystem hierarchy standard. LX0-104 covers shells, scripting and data management; user interfaces and desktops; administrative tasks; essential system services; networking fundamentals; security.
Prerequisite(s): We recommend candidates possess CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and Linux administration experience.
Outline: Exam LXO-103
CompTIA Linux+ Module 1
Linux Command-Line Tools
- Understanding Command-Line Basics
- Exploring Linux Shell Options
- Using a Shell
- Using Streams, Redirection and Pipes
- File Descriptors
- Redirecting Input and Output
- Piping Data Between Programs
- Processing Text Using Filters
- Commands
- Using Regular Expressions
CompTIA Linux+ Module 2
Managing Software
- Package Concepts
- Using RPM
- Using Debian Packages
- Converting Package Formats
- Package Dependencies and Conflicts
- Managing Shared Libraries
- Locating Library Files
- Managing Processes
- Examining Process Lists
- Killing Processes
CompTIA Linux+ Module 3
Configuring Hardware
- Configuring the Firmware
- Core Hardware
- Configuring Expansion Cards
- Configuring USB Devices
- Configuring Hard Disks
- Designing a Hard Disk Layout
- Creating Partitions and Filesystems
- Maintaining Filesystem Health
- Mounting and Unmounting Filesystems
CompTIA Linux+ Module 4
Managing Files
- Using File Management Commands
- Archiving File Commands
- Managing File Ownership
- Controlling Access to Files
- Changing a File's Mode
- Managing Disk Quotes
- Enabling Quota Support
- Locating Files
- Getting to Know the FHS
- Employing Tools to Locate Files
CompTIA Linux+ Module 5
Booting Linux and Editing Files
- Installing Boot Loaders
- Understanding the Boot Process
- The Initialization Process
- Using the SysV Initialization Process
- Configuring Units
- Setting the Default Target
- Using the system Initialization Process
- Using the Upstart Initialization Process
- Editing Files with vi
Outline: Exam LXO-104
CompTIA Linux+ Module 6
Configuring the X Window System, Localization and Printing
- Configuring Basic X Features
- Configuring X Fonts
- Managing GUI Logins
- Using X for Remote Clients
- X Client-Server Principles
- X Accessibility
- Configuring Localization and Internationalization
- Configuring Printing
CompTIA Linux+ Module 7
Administering the System
- Managing Users and Groups
- Configuring User Accounts
- Tuning User and System Environments
- Using Log and Journal Files
- Maintaining the System Time
- Understanding the Linux Time Concepts
- The Role of cron
- Running Jobs in the Future
CompTIA Linux+ Module 8
Configuring Basic Networking
- TCP/IP Networking
- Network Addressing
- Linux for a Local Network
- Static IP Address
- Configuring Routing
- GUI Configuration Tools
- Diagnosing Network Connections
- Checking Network Status
- Raw Network Traffic
CompTIA Linux+ Module 9
Scripts, Email and Using Databases
- Managing the Shell Environment
- Common Environmental Variables
- Shell Configuration Files
- Writing Scripts
- Using Loops
- Managing Email
- Choosing Email Software
- Managing Data with SQL
- Understanding SQL Basics
- Using MySQL
CompTIA Linux+ Module 10
Securing Your System
- Administering Network Security
- Administering Local Security
- Setting Limits
- Configuring SSH
- Preventing SSH Problems
- Using GPG
- Generating Keys
- Encrypting and Decrypting Data
- Verifying Signatures
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
