Course Outline: Linux+ Certification

Learning Method: Instructor-led Classroom Learning

Duration: 5.00 Day(s)

Overview:
The CompTIA Linux+ Certification course builds on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with the Linux operating system to present fundamental skills and concepts that you will use on the job in any type of Linux career.

Who Should Attend:
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 the CompTIA Linux+ certification, 2004 objectives (exam number XK0-002). A typical student in the CompTIA Linux+ Certification course should have at least 6 to 12 months of Linux experience.

At Course Completion:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - Investigate information about Linux that can help you prepare for supporting Linux users and machines. - Work with user and group accounts. - Work with the Linux filesystem. - Manipulate various types of Linux files. - Change ownership and permissions for Linux files and directories. - Work with Linux printing services. - Work with Linux packages. - Work with many of the configuration files and commands that make up the Linux environment. - Work with jobs and processes. - Compare the services critical to running the Linux operating system to those services that can be run to enhance or expand system performance. - Configure Linux services related to Internet use. - Configure Linux services for providing users with network connectivity. - Investigate basic security issues in Linux. - Work with the hardware commonly associated with Linux machines. - Install the Linux operating system.

Pre-requisite(s):

A+ Certification Core Hardware (2003 Objectives)
A+ Certification Operating Systems (2003 Objectives)

Lesson 1: Familiarizing Yourself with Linux

Review the History and Development of Linux
Enter Shell Commands
Identify Help and Support Options in Linux
Start and Stop Linux

Lesson 2: Working with User and Group Accounts

Create User and Group Accounts
Manage User Accounts
Manage Group Accounts

Lesson 3: Working with the Linux Filesystem

Navigate the Linux Filesystem
Manage the Filesystem
Maintain the Filesystem

Lesson 4: Working with Files in Linux

Locate Files
Link Files
Create and Edit Files
Back Up and Restore Files

Lesson 5: Working with Linux Permissions and Ownership

Modify File and Directory Permissions
Modify Default Permissions
Modify File and Directory Ownership
Set Process 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
Verify and Repair Packages
Update and Refresh Packages

Lesson 8: Configuring the Linux Environment

Use Shell Variables
Create and Edit Shell Scripts
Examine the cron System
Configure Applications and Drivers

Lesson 9: Multitasking

Manage Jobs and Background Processes
Use the Process Table to Manage Processes
Examine Delayed and Detached Jobs

Lesson 10: Configuring Basic Client Services

Manage Services
Configure Samba
Configure NIS
Configure NFS

Lesson 11: Configuring Basic Internet Services

Configure Apache
Configure Email Services
Configure FTP
Configure SSH

Lesson 12: Configuring Network Services

Configure TCP/IP Parameters
Configure DHCP
Configure DNS
Manage Remote Network Services

Lesson 13: Securing Linux

Examine System Security Basics
Secure User Accounts
Configure Encryption
Implement IP Chains and IP Tables
Implement Security Auditing
Troubleshoot Security Issues

Lesson 14: Working with Hardware

Describe Common Hardware Components and Resources
Configure Power Management
Configure Removable Hardware
Configure Mass Storage Devices
Troubleshoot Hardware Issues

Lesson 15: Installing Linux

Prepare for Installation
Install the OS
Perform Post-installation Tasks