This five-day instructor-led course Linux+ (2009 Objectives) provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage all Linux distributions.
Specifically, this course covers the objectives outlined by CompTIA for its Linux+ exam and certification, an international industry credential that offers proof of knowledge in the following areas: Linux Basics, The Linux Desktop, Linux Help Resources, Linux Administration, Linux Shell and Command Line, Linux Directories and Files, Linux Text Editors, Linux Processes, Network configuration and hardware, Linux Services and Security.
The CompTIA Linux+ certification is recognized throughout the industry as a benchmark certification for professionals who work with open-source platforms.
CompTIA Linux+ is a vendor-neutral certification, generic across distributions, targeted to individuals with a minimum of six to 12 months of practical Linux experience. The CompTIA Linux+ exam covers fundamental management of Linux systems from the command line, user administration, file permissions, software configuration and management of Linux-based clients.
The latest version of CompTIA Linux+ is CompTIA Linux+ 2009.
Number of questions: 98 Length of test: 90 minutes Passing score: 675 on a scale of 100-900 Recommended experience: CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ certifications or equivalent knowledge Exam code: XK0-002
• You can donwload the CompTIA Linux+ 2009 Exam Objectives here
Module 1: Linux Overview • Review the History and Development of Linux • Enter Shell Commands • Get Help Using Linux • Start and Stop Linux
Module 2: Managing User and Group Accounts • Create User and Group Accounts • Configure User Profiles • Manage User and Group Accounts
Module 3: Managing Partitions and the Linux Filesystem • Create Partitions • Navigate through the Linux Filesystem • Manage the Filesystem • Maintain the Filesystem
Module 4: Managing Files in Linux • Create and Edit Files • Locate Files • Link Files • Back Up and Restore Files • Manage Databases Using MySQL
Module 5: Working with Linux Permissions and Ownership • Modify File and Directory Permissions • Modify Default Permissions • Modify File and Directory Ownership • Set Advanced Permissions
Module 6: Printing Files • Configure a Local Printer • Print Files • Manage Print Jobs and Queues • Configure Remote Printing
Module 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
Module 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
Module 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
Module 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
Module 11: Managing System Services • Configure System Services • Monitor System Logs • Configure SELinux
Module 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
Module 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
Module 14: Securing Linux • Examine the Basics of System Security • Secure User Accounts • Enable Firewall Functionality • Implement Security Auditing • Detect Intrusion
Module 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
Module 16: Troubleshooting Linux Systems • Troubleshoot System-Based Issues • Troubleshoot Hardware Issues • Troubleshoot Network Connection and Security Issues
Module 17: Installing Linux • Prepare for Installation • Identify Phases of the Linux Boot Sequence • Configure GRUB • Install the Operating System • Perform Post-Installation Tasks
Module 18: Configuring the GUI • Implement X • Customize the Display Manager • Customize the Window Environment
This course is intended for students who are preparing for the CompTIA Linux+ exam and is the ideal certification for people interested in becoming Linux administrators and wanting to gain experience and knowledge in a Linux and UNIX environment. The ideal candidate for this course are system administrators, network engineers, ISP technical staff, software engineers, system analysts, students, or power-users / PC users who wish to learn about the LINUX system.
