Duration: 

5 Days

Course Description:

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-004.

Learning Objectives:

In this course, you will configure, operate, and troubleshoot Linux systems.

  • You will:
  • 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

  • Topic A: Identify the History and Development of Linux
  • Topic B: Enter Shell Commands
  • Topic C: Get Help Using Linux

2 – MANAGING USERS AND GROUPS

  • Topic A: Assume Superuser Privileges
  • Topic B: Create, Modify, and Delete Users
  • Topic C: Create, Modify, and Delete Groups
  • Topic D: Query Users and Groups
  • Topic E: Configure Account Profiles

3 – MANAGING PERMISSIONS AND OWNERSHIP

  • Topic A: Modify File and Directory Permissions
  • Topic B: Modify File and Directory Ownership
  • Topic C: Configure Special Permissions and Attributes
  • Topic D: Troubleshoot Permissions Issues

4 – MANAGING STORAGE

  • Topic A: Create Partitions
  • Topic B: Manage Logical Volumes
  • Topic C: Mount File Systems
  • Topic D: Manage File Systems
  • Topic E: Navigate the Linux Directory Structure
  • Topic F: Troubleshoot Storage Issues

5 – MANAGING FILES AND DIRECTORIES

  • Topic A: Create and Edit Text Files
  • Topic B: Search for Files
  • Topic C: Perform Operations on Files and Directories
  • Topic D: Process Text Files
  • Topic E: Manipulate File Output

6 – MANAGING KERNEL MODULES

  • Topic A: Explore the Linux Kernel
  • Topic B: Install and Configure Kernel Modules
  • Topic C: Monitor Kernel Modules

7 – MANAGING THE LINUX BOOT PROCESS

  • Topic A: Configure Linux Boot Components
  • Topic B: Configure GRUB 2

8 – MANAGING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

  • Topic A: Configure Localization Options
  • Topic B: Configure GUIs
  • Topic C: Manage Services
  • Topic D: Troubleshoot Process Issues
  • Topic E: Troubleshoot CPU and Memory Issues

9 – MANAGING DEVICES

  • Topic A: Identify the Types of Linux Devices
  • Topic B: Configure Devices
  • Topic C: Monitor Devices
  • Topic D: Troubleshoot Hardware Issues

10 – MANAGING NETWORKING

  • Topic A: Identify TCP/IP Fundamentals
  • Topic B: Identify Linux Server Roles
  • Topic C: Connect to a Network
  • Topic D: Configure DHCP and DNS Client Services
  • Topic E: Configure Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
  • Topic F: Troubleshoot Networking Issues

11 – MANAGING PACKAGES AND SOFTWARE

  • Topic A: Identify Package Managers
  • Topic B: Manage RPM Packages with YUM
  • Topic C: Manage Debian Packages with APT
  • Topic D: Configure Repositories
  • Topic E: Acquire Software
  • Topic F: Build Software from Source Code
  • Topic G: Troubleshoot Software Dependency Issues

12 – SECURING LINUX SYSTEMS

  • Topic A: Implement Cybersecurity Best Practices
  • Topic B: Implement Identity and Access Management Methods
  • Topic C: Configure SELinux or AppArmor
  • Topic D: Configure Firewalls
  • Topic E: Implement Logging Services
  • Topic F: Back Up, Restore, and Verify Data

13 – WORKING WITH BASH SCRIPTS

  • Topic A: Customize the Bash Shell Environment
  • Topic B: Identify Scripting and Programming Fundamentals
  • Topic C: Write and Execute a Simple Bash Script
  • Topic D: Incorporate Control Statements in Bash Scripts

14 – AUTOMATING TASKS

  • Topic A: Schedule Jobs
  • Topic B: Implement Version Control Using Git
  • Topic C: Identify Orchestration Concepts

15 – INSTALLING LINUX

  • Topic A: Prepare for Linux Installation
  • Topic B: Perform the Installation