CompTIA Linux+ certification

Exam: XK0-004

Duration: 5 days (Full-time 9:00am – 5:00pm)
6 weeks (Evening 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Twice weekly)

Course Description: This course builds on your existing experience with systems operations and administration to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to configure, manage, operate, and troubleshoot a Linux environment by using security best practices, scripting, and automation. This course provides a 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.

Learning Objectives
In this course, you will configure, operate, and troubleshoot Linux systems. You will:

• Identify basic Linux concepts and perform basic Linux tasks.
• Manage user and group accounts.
• Manage partitions and the Linux file system.
• 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.

Prerequisites: CompTIA ITF+ or equivalent

Course Outline:

• Module 1 – Performing Basic Linux Tasks
• Module 2 – Managing Users And Groups
• Module 3 – Managing Permissions And Ownership
• Module 4 – Managing Storage
• Module 5 – Managing Files And Directories
• Module 6 – Managing Kernel Modules
• Module 7 – Managing The Linux Boot Process
• Module 8 – Managing System Components
• Module 9 – Managing Devices
• Module 10 – Managing Networking
• Module 11 – Managing Packages And Software
• Module 12 – Securing Linux Systems
• Module 13 – Working With Bash Scripts
• Module 14 – Automating Tasks
• Module 15 – Installing Linux