CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA Linux+ certification provides a basic foundation for individuals to work and maintain Linux installations. Linux+ certification is valuable for those new to or currently working within the Linux operation system.

Obsah školení

In this course, you will administer Linux.

You will:

• Identify basic Linux concepts and perform basic Linux tasks.
• Manage user and group accounts.
• Manage partitions and the Linux filesystem.
• Manage various files in Linux.
• Work with Linux permissions and ownership.
• Print files.
• Manage packages.
• Manage kernel services.
• Work with the Bash shell and shell scripts.
• Manage jobs and processes.
• Manage system services.
• Configure network services.
• Configure basic Internet services.
• Implement measures to secure a Linux system.
• Manage hardware associated with Linux systems.
• Troubleshoot Linux system issues.
• Install the Linux operating system.
• Configure the GUI.

COURSE OUTLINE

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

MANAGING USER AND GROUP ACCOUNTS

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

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

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

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

PRINTING FILES

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

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

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

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

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

MANAGING SYSTEM SERVICES

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

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

CONFIGURING BASIC INTERNET SERVICES

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

SECURING LINUX

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

MANAGING HARDWARE

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

TROUBLESHOOTING LINUX SYSTEMS

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

INSTALLING LINUX

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

CONFIGURING THE GUI

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

 

Exam Codes	XK0-004
Launch Date	April 2, 2019
Exam Description	CompTIA Linux+ validates the skills of IT professionals with hands-on experience configuring, monitoring, and supporting servers running the Linux operating system. The new exam has an increased focus on the following topics: security, kernel modules, storage & virtualization, device management at an enterprise level, git & automation, networking & firewalls, server side & command line, server (vs. client-based) coverage, troubleshooting and SELinux.
Number of Questions	Maximum of 90 questions
Type of Questions	Performance-based, Multiple Choice (Single Response), Multiple Response and Fill-in-the-Blank
Length of Test	90 Minutes
Passing Score	720 (on a scale of 100 to 900)
Recommended Experience	CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and 12 months of Linux admin experience
Languages	English, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish
Retirement	TBD - Usually three years after launch
Testing Provider	Pearson VUE Testing Centers Online Testing
Price	$338 USD (See all pricing)