CompTIA Linux+ Certification

Overview

Students will acquire the skills needed to install and support one or more distributions of the CompTIA Linux+ operating system and learn information and skills that will be helpful as you prepare for CompTIA Linux+ exams.

CompTIA Linux+ has become increasingly popular over the years, creating a growing need for skill validation among employers and professionals.

Target Audience

• Anyone who wants to improve their computer skills
• Delegates want to learn Linux concepts and skills
• Anybody looking to achieve CompTIA Linux+ certification
• Anyone one who wants to learn network security
• Anyone who wants to earn cloud skills

Prerequisites

• A+ certification or similar knowledge
• Good basic knowledge of computing and Windows-based PCs

Course Content

 Familiarising Yourself with Linux

• Review the History and Development of Linux
• Enter Shell Commands
• Get Help Using Linux
• Start and Stop Linux

 Managing User and Group Accounts

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

 Managing Partitions and the Linux Filesystem

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

 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

 Working with Linux Permissions and Ownership

• Modify File and Directory Permissions
• Modify Default Permissions
• Modify File and Directory Ownership
• Set Advanced Permissions

 Printing Files

• Configure a Local Printer
• Print Files
• Manage Print Jobs and Queues
• Configure Remote Printing

 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

 Managing Kernel Services

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

 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

 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

 Managing System Services

• Configure System Services
• Monitor System Logs
• Configure SELinux

 Configuring Network Services

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

 Configuring Basic Internet Services

• Configure Email Services
• Control Internet Services

 Securing Linux

• Examine the Basics of System Security
• Secure User Accounts
• Enable Firewall Functionality
• Implement Security Auditing
• Describe the Intrusion Detection System

 Managing Hardware

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

 Troubleshooting Linux Systems

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

 Installing Linux

• Prepare for Installation
• Identify Phases of the Linux Boot Sequence
• Configure GRUB
• Install the Operating System
• Perform Post-Installation Tasks

 Configuring the GUI

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

Our CompTIA Linux+ Course Includes

• Free Lecture and Lab books
• Free access for the recorded lectures
• Free retake within 12 months
• Student mentor
• Career support

Candidates can achieve this certification by passing the following exam(s).

• XK0-004