CompTIA Linux+

Learning Objectives

• 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.

Course Outline

1 – PERFORMING BASIC LINUX TASKS

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

2 – MANAGING USER AND GROUP ACCOUNTS

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

3 – MANAGING PARTITIONS AND THE LINUX FILESYSTEM

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

4 – MANAGING FILES IN LINUX

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

5 – MANAGING LINUX PERMISSIONS AND OWNERSHIP

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

6 – PRINTING FILES

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

7 – MANAGING PACKAGES

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

8 – MANAGING KERNEL SERVICES

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

9 – 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

10 – 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

11 – MANAGING SYSTEM SERVICES

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

12 – CONFIGURING NETWORK SERVICES

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

13 – CONFIGURING BASIC INTERNET SERVICES

• Configure Email Services
• Control Internet Services

14 – SECURING LINUX

• Implement Basic System Security
• Secure User Accounts

15 – MANAGING HARDWARE

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

16 – TROUBLESHOOTING LINUX SYSTEMS

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

17 – INSTALLING LINUX

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

18 – CONFIGURING THE GUI

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