CompTIA Linux+

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.

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
 

Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to the CompTIA Linux+?? Powered by LPI (Exams LX0-103 and LX0-104) Exam Objectives

Appendix B: Syntax

Appendix C: Additional Security Topics

To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following Logical Operations courses or have equivalent knowledge:

• UNIX and Linux: Fundamentals
• UNIX and Linux: Advanced User