CompTIA Linux+ Certification

Overview
The Official CompTIA® Linux+® courseware builds on your existing experience with systems operations and administration to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to configure, manage, operate, and troubleshoot a Linux environment by using security best practices, scripting, and automation. This course will also prepare you for the Exam XKO-005.

Exam Prep Software
This CompTIA class include access to web-based practice exams. CompTIA certification exams are very rigorous and challenging. By studying after the class and using these practice exams, you will greatly improve your chances of passing the actual certification exam the first time - and it comes with an Exam Pass Guarantee.

Prerequisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have at least foundational experience with general systems administration procedures, some hands-on exposure to one or more Linux distributions, as well as knowledge of computing hardware and basic networking and cybersecurity concepts.

You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following official CompTIA courses:
A+® Core 1 and 2 (Exams 220-1001 and 220-1002)
Network+® (Exam N10-008)
Security+® (Exam SY0-601)

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for IT professionals whose primary job responsibility is the management of servers and other devices running the Linux operating system. A typical student in this course should have at least nine months of hands-on Linux experience and at least one and a half years of IT experience in other computing environments. The target student should wish to expand their skillset to support their career in Linux system administration and operation. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Linux+ certification and who want to prepare for Exam XK0-005. The Linux+ certification can validate the student's understanding and skill in configuring, monitoring, and supporting Linux systems.

Course Objectives
Configure, operate, and troubleshoot Linux systems.
Perform basic Linux tasks.
Manage users and groups.
Manage permissions and ownership.
Manage storage.
Manage files and directories.
Manage kernel modules.
Manage the Linux boot process.
Manage system components.
Manage devices.
Manage networking.
Manage packages and software.
Secure Linux systems.
Write and execute Bash shell scripts.
Automate tasks.
Plan and perform a Linux installation.

Course Outline

1 - PERFORMING BASIC LINUX TASKS
Identify the History and Development of Linux
Enter Shell Commands
Get Help Using Linux

2 - MANAGING USERS AND GROUPS
Assume Superuser Privileges
Create, Modify, and Delete Users
Create, Modify, and Delete Groups
Query Users and Groups
Configure Account Profiles

3 - MANAGING PERMISSIONS AND OWNERSHIP
Modify File and Directory Permissions
Modify File and Directory Ownership
Configure Special Permissions and Attributes
Troubleshoot Permissions Issues

4 - MANAGING STORAGE
Create Partitions
Manage Logical Volumes
Mount File Systems
Manage File Systems
Navigate the Linux Directory Structure
Troubleshoot Storage Issues

5 - MANAGING FILES AND DIRECTORIES
Create and Edit Text Files
Search for Files
Perform Operations on Files and Directories
Process Text Files
Manipulate File Output

6 - MANAGING KERNEL MODULES
Explore the Linux Kernel
Install and Configure Kernel Modules
Monitor Kernel Modules

7 - MANAGING THE LINUX BOOT PROCESS
Configure Linux Boot Components
Configure GRUB 2

8 - MANAGING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Configure Localization Options
Configure GUIs
Manage Services
Troubleshoot Process Issues
Troubleshoot CPU and Memory Issues

9 - MANAGING DEVICES
Identify the Types of Linux Devices
Configure Devices
Monitor Devices
Troubleshoot Hardware Issues

10 - MANAGING NETWORKING
Identify TCP/IP Fundamentals
Identify Linux Server Roles
Connect to a Network
Configure DHCP and DNS Client Services
Configure Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
Troubleshoot Networking Issues

11 - MANAGING PACKAGES AND SOFTWARE
Identify Package Managers
Manage RPM Packages with YUM
Manage Debian Packages with APT
Configure Repositories
Acquire Software
Build Software from Source Code
Troubleshoot Software Dependency Issues

12 - SECURING LINUX SYSTEMS
Implement Cybersecurity Best Practices
Implement Identity and Access Management Methods
Configure SELinux or AppArmor
Configure Firewalls
Implement Logging Services
Back Up, Restore, and Verify Data

13 - WORKING WITH BASH SCRIPTS
Customize the Bash Shell Environment
Identify Scripting and Programming Fundamentals
Write and Execute a Simple Bash Script
Incorporate Control Statements in Bash Scripts

14 - AUTOMATING TASKS
Schedule Jobs
Implement Version Control Using Git
Identify Orchestration Concepts

15 - INSTALLING LINUX
Prepare for Linux Installation
Perform the Installation