CompTIA Linux+ - TED Learning

Course Introduction

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+ Powered by LPI exams.

Who should attend CompTIA Linux+ Training?

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 CompTIA Linux+ exams. A typical student in the CompTIA Linux+ Certification course should have at least 6 to 12 months of Linux experience.

Course Outline

Module 1: Familiarizing Yourself with Linux

• 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
• Search Text Using Regular Expressions
• Apply Filters to Text Streams
• 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
• Manage Packages Using Source Files
• Manage Shared Libraries

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 Client Network Services
• Manage Remote Network Systems

Module 13: Configuring Basic Internet Services

• 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
• Describe the Intrusion Detection System

Module 15: Managing Hardware

• Identify Common Hardware Components and Resources
• Configure Removable Hardware
• 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
• Enable Accessibility Settings in Linux