CompTIA Training : CompTIA® Linux+™ Certification

CompTIA® Linux+™ Certification

CompTIA Training Overview

The CompTIA® Linux+™ certification course, developed to cover CompTIA's 2009 objectives, 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.

You will acquire the skills needed to install and support one or more distributions of the Linux operating system, and learn information and skills that will be helpful as you prepare for the CompTIA® Linux+™ certification examination, 2009 objectives (Exam Code: XK0-003).

CompTIA Training Prerequisites

To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following Element K course or have equivalent knowledge:

CompTIA® A+® Certification: A Comprehensive Approach for 2009 Objectives

Delivery Method

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

CompTIA Training Audience

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, 2009 objectives (Exam Code XK0-003). A typical student in the CompTIA® Linux+™ Certification course should have at least 6 to 12 months of Linux experience.

CompTIA Training Course duration

5 days

Course-specific Technical Requirements

Hardware

2 GB of memory or higher
A processor with 2.7 GHz capacity or higher
DVD R/W drive (Boot capable)
Floppy disk drive
Generic keyboard and mouse
Sound and display cards (VGA - 256 color 800x600)
Two Network Interface Cards (NICs) for srvA and one NIC for srvB
Generic Monitor
80 GB hard disk
Printer with parallel port
Printer with USB port

Platform

Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 5

Software

A licensed copy of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 for the instructor and students.
A copy of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Rescue CD for the instructor and for each student.
A copy of Debian 5 for the instructor and students.

CompTIA Training Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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.
manage jobs and processes.
manage system services.
configure Linux services to provide users with network connectivity.
configure basic Internet services.
implement measures to secure Linux.
manage hardware associated with Linux machines.
troubleshoot Linux system issues.
install the Linux operating system.
configure the GUI.

CompTIA Training Course outline

Lesson 1: Familiarizing Yourself with Linux: Topic 1A: Review the History and Development of Linux; Topic 1B: Enter Shell Commands; Topic 1C: Get Help Using Linux; Topic 1D: Start and Stop Linux
Lesson 2: Managing User and Group Accounts: Topic 2A: Create User and Group Accounts; Topic 2B: Configure User Profiles; Topic 2C: Manage User and Group Accounts
Lesson 3: Managing Partitions and the Linux Filesystem: Topic 3A: Create Partitions; Topic 3B: Navigate through the Linux Filesystem; Topic 3C: Manage the Filesystem; Topic 3D: Maintain the Filesystem
Lesson 4: Managing Files in Linux: Topic 4A: Create and Edit Files; Topic 4B: Locate Files; Topic 4C: Link Files; Topic 4D: Back Up and Restore Files; Topic 4E: Manage Databases Using MySQL
Lesson 5: Working with Linux Permissions and Ownership: Topic 5A: Modify File and Directory Permissions; Topic 5B: Modify Default Permissions; Topic 5C: Modify File and Directory Ownership; Topic 5D: Set Advanced Permissions
Lesson 6: Printing Files: Topic 6A: Configure a Local Printer; Topic 6B: Print Files; Topic 6C: Manage Print Jobs and Queues; Topic 6D: Configure Remote Printing
Lesson 7: Managing Packages: Topic 7A: Manage Packages Using RPM; Topic 7B: Verify Packages; Topic 7C: Upgrade Packages; Topic 7D: Configure Repositories; Topic 7E: Manage Packages Using YUM; Topic 7F: Manage Packages Using the Debian Package Manager; Topic 7G: Work with Source Files
Lesson 8: Managing Kernel Services: Topic 8A: Explore the Linux Kernel; Topic 8B: Customize Kernel Modules; Topic 8C: Create an initrd Image; Topic 8D: Manage Device Drivers; Topic 8E: Monitor Hardware Devices; Topic 8F: Monitor Processes and Resources
Lesson 9: Working with the Bash Shell and Shell Scripts: Topic 9A: Perform Basic Bash Shell Operations; Topic 9B: Introduction to Shell Scripting; Topic 9C: Customize the Bash Shell; Topic 9D: Redirect Standard Input and Output; Topic 9E: Use Control Statements in Shell Scripts
Lesson 10: Managing Jobs and Processes: Topic 10A: Manage Jobs and Background Processes; Topic 10B: Manage Processes Using the Process Table; Topic 10C: Examine Delayed and Detached Jobs; Topic 10D: Schedule Jobs; Topic 10E: Maintain the System Time
Lesson 11: Managing System Services: Topic 11A: Configure System Services; Topic 11B: Monitor System Logs; Topic 11C: Configure SELinux
Lesson 12: Configuring Network Services: Topic 12A: Connect to a Network; Topic 12B: Configure Routes; Topic 12C: Configure DHCP; Topic 12D: Configure DNS; Topic 12E: Implement Network File Sharing Services; Topic 12F: Configure NIS; Topic 12G: Manage Remote Network Systems
Lesson 13: Configuring Basic Internet Services: Topic 13A: Configure a Web Server; Topic 13B: Implement Apache Access Control; Topic 13C: Implement Access Control in a Proxy Server; Topic 13D: Configure Email Services; Topic 13E: Control Internet Services
Lesson 14: Securing Linux: Topic 14A: Examine the Basics of System Security; Topic 14B: Secure User Accounts; Topic 14C: Enable Firewall Functionality; Topic 14D: Implement Security Auditing; Topic 14E: Detect Intrusion
Lesson 15: Managing Hardware: Topic 15A: Identify Common Hardware Components and Resources; Topic 15B: Configure Power Management; Topic 15C: Configure Removable Hardware; Topic 15D: Configure Mass Storage Devices; Topic 15E: Manage Logical Volumes Using the Logical Volume Manager; Topic 15F: Configure Disk Quotas
Lesson 16: Troubleshooting Linux Systems: Topic 16A: Troubleshoot System-Based Issues; Topic 16B: Troubleshoot Hardware Issues; Topic 16C: Troubleshoot Network Connection and Security Issues
Lesson 17: Installing Linux: Topic 17A: Prepare for Installation; Topic 17B: Identify Phases of the Linux Boot Sequence; Topic 17C: Configure GRUB; Topic 17D: Install the Operating System; Topic 17E: Perform Post-Installation Tasks
Lesson 18: Configuring the GUI: Topic 18A: Implement X; Topic 18B: Customize the Display Manager; Topic 18C: Customize the Window Environment
Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to the CompTIA Linux+ 2009 Exam Objectives
Appendix B: CompTIA Linux+ Acronyms
Appendix C: Syntax