CompTIA Training : Linux+™ Certification: Second Edition

Linux+™ Certification: Second Edition—A CompTIA Certification

CompTIA Training Overview

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, 2004 objectives (exam number XK0-002).

CompTIA Training Prerequisites

CompTIA A+ certification, or the equivalent skills and knowledge, is helpful but not required. Students may wish to take both of the following Element K courses: A+™ Certification: Core Hardware Third Edition - A CompTIA Certification and A+™ Certification: Operating Systems Third Edition - A CompTIA Certification.

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, 2004 objectives (exam number XK0-002). 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

CompTIA Training Hardware Requirements

A 500 MHz (or greater) processor.
At least 6.5 GB of free hard disk space.
At least 128 MB of RAM.
A 32 MB graphics card.
Two Ethernet adapters for each system.
A mouse or other pointing device.
A CD-ROM drive.
A blank floppy disk.
A 10/100 Mbps switch.
Two network cables for each system.
The instructor's computer requires a projection system.
Internet access.

CompTIA Training Platform Requirements

Linux

CompTIA Training Software Requirements

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 CDs for each student.

CompTIA Training Course Objectives

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

Investigate information about Linux that can help you prepare for supporting Linux users and machines.
IWork with user and group accounts.
IWork with the Linux filesystem.
IManipulate various types of Linux files.
IChange ownership and permissions for Linux files and directories.
IWork with Linux printing services.
IWork with Linux packages.
IWork with many of the configuration files and commands that make up the Linux environment.
IWork with jobs and processes.
ICompare the services critical to running the Linux operating system to those services that can be run to enhance or expand system performance.
IConfigure Linux services related to Internet use.
IConfigure Linux services for providing users with network connectivity.
IInvestigate basic security issues in Linux.
IWork with the hardware commonly associated with Linux machines.
IInstall the Linux operating system.

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: Identify Help and Support Options in Linux

Topic 1D: Start and Stop Linux

Lesson 2: Working with User and Group Accounts

Topic 2A: Create User and Group Accounts

Topic 2B: Manage User Accounts

Topic 2C: Manage Group Accounts

Lesson 3: Working with the Linux Filesystem

Topic 3A: Navigate the Linux Filesystem

Topic 3B: Manage the Filesystem

Topic 3C: Maintain the Filesystem

Lesson 4: Working with Files in Linux

Topic 4A: Locate Files

Topic 4B: Link Files

Topic 4C: Create and Edit Files

Topic 4D: Back Up and Restore Files

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 Process 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

Topic 7B: Verify and Repair Packages

Topic 7C: Update and Refresh Packages

Lesson 8: Configuring the Linux Environment

Topic 8A: Use Shell Variables

Topic 8B: Create and Edit Shell Scripts

Topic 8C: Examine the cron System

Topic 8D: Configure Applications and Drivers

Lesson 9: Multitasking

Topic 9A: Manage Jobs and Background Processes

Topic 9B: Use the Process Table to Manage Processes

Topic 9C: Examine Delayed and Detached Jobs

Lesson 10: Configuring Basic Client Services

Topic 10A: Manage Services

Topic 10B: Configure Samba

Topic 10C: Configure NIS

Topic 10D: Configure NFS

Lesson 11: Configuring Basic Internet Services

Topic 11A: Configure Apache

Topic 11B: Configure Email Services

Topic 11C: Configure FTP

Topic 11D: Configure SSH

Lesson 12: Configuring Network Services

Topic 12A: Configure TCP/IP Parameters

Topic 12B: Configure DHCP

Topic 12C: Configure DNS

Topic 12D: Manage Remote Network Services

Lesson 13: Securing Linux

Topic 13A: Examine System Security Basics

Topic 13B: Secure User Accounts

Topic 13C: Configure Encryption

Topic 13D: Implement IP Chains and IP Tables

Topic 13E: Implement Security Auditing

Topic 13F: Troubleshoot Security Issues

Lesson 14: Working with Hardware

Topic 14A: Describe Common Hardware Components and Resources

Topic 14B: Configure Power Management

Topic 14C: Configure Removable Hardware

Topic 14D: Configure Mass Storage Devices

Topic 14E: Troubleshoot Hardware Issues

Lesson 15: Installing Linux

Topic 15A: Prepare for Installation

Topic 15B: Install the OS

Topic 15C: Perform Post-installation Tasks

Appendix A: Mapping Element K Course Content to the CompTIA Linux+ Exam Objectives

Appendix B: Online Resources for Supporting Linux

Appendix C: Shell Command Index