UNL550 - CompTIA Linux+ Bootcamp

Course Description

The CompTIA Linux+ course provides a 5-day, interactive, classroom-based review of topics and exam preparation. In this course students build on their 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. This course can benefit you in two ways. If your job duties include Linux troubleshooting, installation, or maintenance, or if you are preparing for any type of Linux-related career, it provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be successful. In addition, it assists you if you are preparing to take the CompTIA Linux+ exams (Exam Codes: LX0-103 and LX0-104). The course reviews all areas of the exam including the application and testing process as well as key topics on the exam.

Exams LX0-103 and LX0-104 are both required to achieve Linux+ certification.

Course Outline

Performing Basic Linux Tasks

• Identify the History and Development of Linux
• Enter Shell Commands
• Get Help Using Linux
• Start and Stop Linux

Managing User and Group Accounts

• Create User and Group Accounts
• Configure User Profiles
• Administer User and Group Accounts

Managing Partitions and the Linux Filesystem

• Create Partitions
• Navigate Through the Linux Filesystem
• Manage the Filesystem
• Maintain the Filesystem

Managing Files in Linux

• Create and Edit Text Files
• Locate Files
• Search Text Using Regular Expressions
• Apply Filters to Text Streams
• Link Files
• Back Up and Restore Files
• Manage Databases Using MariaDB

Managing Linux Permissions and Ownership

• Modify File and Directory Permissions
• Modify Default Permissions
• Modify File and Directory Ownership
• Set Special Permissions and Attributes

Printing Files

• Configure a Local Printer
• Print Files
• Configure Remote Printing

Managing Packages

• Manage Packages Using RPM
• Verify Packages
• Upgrade Packages
• Configure Repositories
• Manage Packages Using YUM
• Advanced Package and Application Management

Managing Kernel Services

• Explore the Linux Kernel
• Customize Kernel Modules
• Create an initrd Image
• Manage Device Drivers and Hardware Devices
• Monitor Processes and Resources

Working with the Bash Shell and Shell Scripts

• Perform Basic Bash Shell Operations
• Write a Bash Shell Script
• Customize the Bash Shell
• Redirect Standard Input and Output
• Use Control Statements in Shell Scripts

Managing Jobs and Processes

• Manage Jobs and Background Processes
• Manage Processes Using the Process Table
• Delay and Detach Jobs
• Schedule Jobs
• Maintain the System Time

Managing System Services

• Configure System Services
• Monitor System Logs
• Configure Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

Configuring Network Services

• Connect to a Network
• Configure Routes
• Configure Client Network Services
• Manage Remote Network Systems

Configuring Basic Internet Services

• Configure Email Services
• Control Internet Services

Securing Linux

• Implement Basic System Security
• Secure User Accounts

Managing Hardware

• Identify Common Hardware Components and Resources
• Configure Removable Hardware
• Configure Disk Quotas

Troubleshooting Linux Systems

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

Installing Linux

• Prepare for Installation
• The Linux Boot Process
• Configure GRUB
• Install the Operating System

Configuring the GUI

• Implement X
• Customize the Display Manager
• Enable Accessibility Settings in Linux

Additional Information

SLU's Linux+ Course Kit (included in the course fee):

• Online portal for realistic practice exams

Duration