LINUX+

(5 days / 10 evenings)

CompTIA Linux+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the knowledge of individuals with at least six months of practical Linux experience. Professionals who want to certify their technical knowledge in basic installation, operation and troubleshooting for Linux operating systems should consider this certification.

This course is designed to prepare the student for the Linux+ exam. It covers all fundamental aspects of the Linux operating system including both the GUI environment as well as the shell environment. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to fully install, maintain and troubleshoot a Linux system.

Part 1 - Linux Basics

• What is Linux?
• Open source vs. close source
• The Linux kernel
• Linux Distributions
• Linux packages and resources
• Linux in the real world

Part 2 - Installing Linux

• Pre-Installation Planning
• Text installation methods
• GUI installation methods
• Methods of installation
• Dual boot configurations
• Installing RPM's
• LAB - Installing Linux

Part 3 - Configuring Linux

• X Windows GUI and configuration
• Configuring the network
• Configuring the server
• Configuring internet services
• Configuring remote access
• Configuring the client
• Configuring the user environment

Part 4 - Administrating Linux

• User and group administration
• File System administration
• Using shell commands and the terminal
• Operating in a multi-user environment
• Using system commands
• Using Vi editor

Part 5 - Maintaining Linux

• Disk and system management
• Network management
• Understanding Linux processes
• Understanding log files
• Securing the environment
• System security
• Security best practices
• Backup strategies for Linux

Part 6 - Troubleshooting and Maintaining Hardware in a Linux System

• Linux troubleshooting basics
• Troubleshooting the boot process
• Troubleshooting software
• Troubleshooting the network
• Installing and maintaining hardware