CompTIA Linux+ Certification New Horizons Ireland
Price: 2475

    Course details

    Students 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 they prepare for the CompTIA® Linux+™ Powered by LPI exams.

    Course Outline

    1 - Familiarizing Yourself with Linux

    • Review 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
    • Manage 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 Files
    • Locate Files
    • Search Text Using Regular Expressions
    • Apply Filters to Text Streams
    • Link Files
    • Back Up and Restore Files
    • Manage Databases Using MySQL

    5 - Working with Linux Permissions and Ownership

    • Modify File and Directory Permissions
    • Modify Default Permissions
    • Modify File and Directory Ownership
    • Set Advanced Permissions

    6 - Printing Files

    • Configure a Local Printer
    • Print Files
    • Manage Print Jobs and Queues
    • Configure Remote Printing

    7 - Managing Packages

    • Manage Packages Using RPM
    • Verify Packages
    • Upgrade Packages
    • Configure Repositories
    • Manage Packages Using YUM
    • Manage Packages Using the Debian Package Manager
    • Manage Packages Using Source Files
    • Manage Shared Libraries

    8 - Managing Kernel Services

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

    9 - Working with the Bash Shell and Shell Scripts

    • Perform Basic Bash Shell Operations
    • Introduction to Shell Scripting
    • 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
    • Examine Delayed and Detached Jobs
    • Schedule Jobs
    • Maintain the System Time

    11 - Managing System Services

    • Configure System Services
    • Monitor System Logs
    • Configure 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

    • Examine the Basics of System Security
    • Secure User Accounts
    • Enable Firewall Functionality
    • Implement Security Auditing
    • Describe the Intrusion Detection System

    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
    • Identify Phases of the Linux Boot Sequence
    • Configure GRUB
    • Install the Operating System
    • Perform Post-Installation Tasks

    18 - Configuring the GUI

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

    Target 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 CompTIA® Linux+™ Powered by LPI exams (Exam Codes: LX0–101 and LX0–102). A typical student in the CompTIA® Linux+™ Certification course should have at least 6 to 12 months of Linux experience.

    Related Certifications:

    • CompTIA Linux+

    Related Exams:

    • CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI
    • CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI
    • LXO-101
    • LXO-102
    Updated on 08 November, 2015

    About New Horizons Ireland

    With a very convenient location next to Jervis street in Dublin 1, we offer a wide range of IT and business skills courses and we can also send our instructors to your location.

    We are 100% Irish owned, but we are also part of the largest independent IT Training Provider, New Horizons Computer Learning Centres who deliver more courses than any other IT training company.

    Because we're local, we understand the needs of business and individuals in our community. Whether you choose to take classes in person or online, you're always welcome to call or stop by.

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