Course Summery
The CompTIA Linux+ Certification course builds on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with the Linux operating system to present fundamental skills and concepts that you will use on the job in any type of Linux career. The Linux+ Powered by LPI Course has the following two Certification Levels:
LPI Certification Level 1:
- Basic skills common to major distributions of Linux for the Linux professional. (Exam LX0-01)
LPI Certification Level 2:
- Advanced skills common across all distributions of Linux for the Linux professional. (Exam LX0-02)
Course Objective
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 the CompTIA Linux+ certification examination, 2009 objectives (Exam Code: XK0-003).
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Familiarizing Yourself with Linux
- Review the History and Development of Linux
- Enter Shell Commands
- Get Help Using Linux
- Start and Stop Linux
Lesson 2: Managing User and Group Accounts
- Create User and Group Accounts
- Configure User Profiles
- Manage User and Group Accounts
Lesson 3: Managing Partitions and the Linux Filesystem
- Create Partitions
- Navigate through the Linux Filesystem
- Manage the Filesystem
- Maintain the Filesystem
Lesson 4: Managing Files in Linux
- Create and Edit Files
- Locate Files
- Link Files
- Back Up and Restore Files
- Manage Databases Using MySQL
Lesson 5: Working with Linux Permissions and Ownership
- Modify File and Directory Permissions
- Modify Default Permissions
- Modify File and Directory Ownership
- Set Advanced Permissions
Lesson 6: Printing Files
- Configure a Local Printer
- Print Files
- Manage Print Jobs and Queues
- Configure Remote Printing
Lesson 7: Managing Packages
- Manage Packages Using RPM
- Verify Packages
- Upgrade Packages
- Configure Repositories
- Manage Packages Using YUM
- Manage Packages Using the Debian Package Manager
- Work with Source Files
Lesson 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
Lesson 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
Lesson 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
Lesson 11: Managing System Services
- Configure System Services
- Monitor System Logs
- Configure SELinux
Lesson 12: Configuring Network Services
- Connect to a Network
- Configure Routes
- Configure DHCP
- Configure DNS
- Implement Network File Sharing Services
- Configure NIS
- Manage Remote Network Systems
Lesson 13: Configuring Basic Internet Services
- Configure a Web Server
- Implement Apache Access Control
- Implement Access Control in a Proxy Server
- Configure Email Services
- Control Internet Services
Lesson 14: Securing Linux
- Examine the Basics of System Security
- Secure User Accounts
- Enable Firewall Functionality
- Implement Security Auditing
- Detect Intrusion
Lesson 15: Managing Hardware
- Identify Common Hardware Components and Resources
- Configure Power Management
- Configure Removable Hardware
- Configure Mass Storage Devices
- Manage Logical Volumes Using the Logical Volume Manager
- Configure Disk Quotas
Lesson 16: Troubleshooting Linux Systems
- Troubleshoot System-Based Issues
- Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
- Troubleshoot Network Connection and Security Issues
Lesson 17: Installing Linux
- Prepare for Installation
- Identify Phases of the Linux Boot Sequence
- Configure GRUB
- Install the Operating System
- Perform Post-Installation Tasks
Lesson 18: Configuring the GUI
- Implement X
- Customize the Display Manager
- Customize the Window Environment
Target Audience
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 the CompTIA Linux+ certification, 2009 objectives (Exam Code XK0-003). A typical student in the CompTIA Linux+ Certification course should have at least 6 to 12 months of Linux experience.
Prerequisites
To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following course or have equivalent knowledge: