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Linux+ Certification: A CompTIA Certification (2009 Objectives)

(Upcoming Dates)

Days of Training (Classroom Learning)


5

 

Overview


Students will acquire the skills needed to install and support one or more distributions of the Linux operating system, and learn information and skills that will be helpful as you prepare for the CompTIA® Linux+™ certification examination, 2009 objective

 

Pre-requisite(s)


There are no prerequisites listed for this course.

 

Lessons



Lesson 1



Familiarizing Yourself with Linux

Review 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
Manage 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 Files
Locate Files
Link Files
Back Up and Restore Files
Manage Databases Using MySQL


Lesson 5



Working with Linux Permissions and Ownership

Modify File and Directory Permissions
Modify Default Permissions
Modify File and Directory Ownership
Set Advanced Permissions


Lesson 6



Printing Files

Configure a Local Printer
Print Files
Manage Print Jobs and Queues
Configure Remote Printing


Lesson 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


Lesson 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


Lesson 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


Lesson 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


Lesson 11



Managing System Services

Configure System Services
Monitor System Logs
Configure SELinux


Lesson 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


Lesson 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


Lesson 14



Securing Linux

Examine the Basics of System Security
Secure User Accounts
Enable Firewall Functionality
Implement Security Auditing
Detect Intrusion


Lesson 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


Lesson 16



Troubleshooting Linux Systems

Troubleshoot System-Based Issues
Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
Troubleshoot Network Connection and Security Issues


Lesson 17



Installing Linux

Prepare for Installation
Identify Phases of the Linux Boot Sequence
Configure GRUB
Install the Operating System
Perform Post-Installation Tasks


Lesson 18



Configuring the GUI

Implement X
Customize the Display Manager
Customize the Window Environment