CompTIA Linux+ Certification Exam Preparation

Prepare for the Linux+ CompTIA certification — a popular, highly-valued certification for Linux administrators, engineers, and architects. This Linux+ training course builds on existing foundation level Linux knowledge and provides you with next-level Linux administration knowledge to further your installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance skills. The course also prepares Linux IT pros for the CompTIA Linux+ exam, powered by LPI (LXO-103 and LXO-104).

Lesson 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
• Topic D: Start and Stop Linux

Lesson 2: Managing User and Group Accounts

• Topic A: Create User and Group Accounts
• Topic B: Configure User Profiles
• Topic C: Administer User and Group Accounts

Lesson 3: Managing Partitions and the Linux Filesystem

• Topic A: Create Partitions
• Topic B: Navigate Through the Linux Filesystem
• Topic C: Manage the Filesystem
• Topic D: Maintain the Filesystem

Lesson 4: Managing Files in Linux

• Topic A: Create and Edit Text Files
• Topic B: Locate Files
• Topic C: Search Text Using Regular Expressions
• Topic D: Apply Filters to Text Streams
• Topic E: Link Files
• Topic F: Back Up and Restore Files
• Topic G: Manage Databases Using MariaDB

Lesson 5: Managing Linux Permissions and Ownership

• Topic A: Modify File and Directory Permissions
• Topic B: Modify Default Permissions
• Topic C: Modify File and Directory Ownership
• Topic D: Set Special Permissions and Attributes

Lesson 6: Printing Files

• Topic A: Configure a Local Printer
• Topic B: Print Files
• Topic C: Configure Remote Printing

Lesson 7: Managing Packages

• Topic A: Manage Packages Using RPM
• Topic B: Verify Packages
• Topic C: Upgrade Packages
• Topic D: Configure Repositories
• Topic E: Manage Packages Using YUM
• Topic F: Advanced Package and Application Management

Lesson 8: Managing Kernel Services

• Topic A: Explore the Linux Kernel
• Topic B: Customize Kernel Modules
• Topic C: Create an initrd Image
• Topic D: Manage Device Drivers and Hardware Devices
• Topic E: Monitor Processes and Resources

Lesson 9: Working with the Bash Shell and Shell Scripts

• Topic A: Perform Basic Bash Shell Operations
• Topic B: Write a Bash Shell Script
• Topic C: Customize the Bash Shell
• Topic D: Redirect Standard Input and Output
• Topic E: Use Control Statements in Shell Scripts

Lesson 10: Managing Jobs and Processes

• Topic A: Manage Jobs and Background Processes
• Topic B: Manage Processes Using the Process Table
• Topic C: Delay and Detach Jobs
• Topic D: Schedule Jobs
• Topic E: Maintain the System Time

Lesson 11: Managing System Services

• Topic A: Configure System Services
• Topic B: Monitor System Logs
• Topic C: Configure Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

Lesson 12: Configuring Network Services

• Topic A: Connect to a Network
• Topic B: Configure Routes
• Topic C: Configure Client Network Services
• Topic D: Manage Remote Network Systems

 Lesson 13: Configuring Basic Internet Services

• Topic A: Configure Email Services
• Topic B: Control Internet Services

Lesson 14: Securing Linux

• Topic A: Implement Basic System Security
• Topic B: Secure User Accounts

Lesson 15: Managing Hardware

• Topic A: Identify Common Hardware Components and Resources
• Topic B: Configure Removable Hardware
• Topic C: Configure Disk Quotas

Lesson 16: Troubleshooting Linux Systems

• Topic A: Troubleshoot System-Based Issues
• Topic B: Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
• Topic C: Troubleshoot Network Connection and Security Issues

Lesson 17: Installing Linux

• Topic A: Prepare for Installation
• Topic B: The Linux Boot Process
• Topic C: Configure GRUB
• Topic D: Install the Operating System

Lesson 18: Configuring the GUI

• Topic A: Implement X
• Topic B: Customize the Display Manager
• Topic C: Enable Accessibility Settings in Linux

Requirements:

• Foundation knowledge of the Linux operating system at the level of {course:143} and {course:144}
• Experience working with Linux for one year or more

Open to anyone who meets the prerequisites and would also like to learn how to:

• Install Linux and manage user and group accounts
• Work with Linux permissions and ownership
• Manage kernel, system, and network services
• Work with the Bash shell and shell scripts
• Troubleshoot and secure the Linux operating system