The Comptia Linux+ Powered by LPI 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. This course can benefit you in two ways. If your job duties include Linux troubleshooting, installation, or maintenance, or if you are preparing for any type of Linux-related career, it provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be successful. In addition, if you intend to pass the CompTIA® Linux+® Powered by LPI certification examinations (LX0-103 and LX0-104) , this course can be a significant part of your preparation.
Course Duration:
5 days
Course Objective:
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 file system.
– Work with Linux permissions and ownership.
– Manage various files in Linux.
– 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.
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 examination. A typical student in this course should have at least 6 to 12 months of Linux experience.
Pre-requisite:
To ensure your success, CompTIA® A+®: A Comprehensive Approach (Exams 220-801 and 220- 802) is helpful but not required.
Program Outline:
Lesson 1: Performing Basic Linux Tasks
Identify 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
Administer 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 Text Files
Locate Files
Search Text Using Regular Expressions
Apply Filters to Text Streams
Link Files
Back-Up and Restore Files
Manage Databases Using MariaDB
Lesson 5: Managing Linux Permissions and Ownership
Modify File and Directory Permissions
Modify Default Permissions, File and Directory Ownership
Set Special Permissions and Attributes
Lesson 6: Printing Files
Configure a Local Printer
Print Files
Configure Remote Printing
Lesson 7: Managing Packages
Manage Packages Using RPM
Verify Packages
Upgrade Packages
Configure Repositories
Manage Packages Using YUM
Advanced Package and Application Management
Lesson 8: Managing Kernel Services
Explore the Linux Kernel
Customize Kernel Modules
Create an initrd Image
Manage Device Drivers and Hardware Devices
Monitor Processes and Resources
Lesson 9: Working with the Bash Shell and Shell Scripts
Perform Basic Bash Shell Operations
Write a Bash Shell Script
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
Delay and Detach Jobs
Schedule Jobs
Maintain the System Time
Lesson 11: Managing System Services
Configure System Services
Monitor System Logs
Configure Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)
Lesson 12: Configuring Network Services
Connect to a Network
Configure Routes
Configure Client Network Services
Manage Remote Network Systems
Lesson 13: Configuring Basic Internet Services
Configure Email Services
Control Internet Services
Lesson 14: Securing Linux
Implement Basic System Security
Secure User Accounts
Lesson 15: Managing Hardware
Identify Common Hardware Components and Resources
Configure Removable Hardware
Configure Disk Quotas
Lesson 16: Troubleshooting Linux Systems
Troubleshoot System-Based Issues and Hardware Issues
Troubleshoot Network Connection and Security Issues
Lesson 17: Installing Linux
Prepare for Installation
The Linux Boot Process
Configure GRUB
Install the Operating System
Lesson 18: Configuring the GUI
Implement X
Customize the Display Manager
Enable Accessibility Settings in Linux
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