CompTIA Linux+

Description:

In this course you will define and identify origins, benefits, drawbacks, and uses of the Linux

operating system. You will log in, enter commands, shut down and restart your Linux

workstation, create and configure users and groups, and manage the filesystem. You will use

Linux text editors and redirection to create and modify files. You will then archive files with tar,

cpio, and other commands, work in the X Window environment, manage print services, and add

and update packages through package management utilities.

Objectives:

• After completing this course you will be able to configure the Linux environment,

multitask commands, manage multitasking, and configure and manage services and

network services. You will also be able to work with hardware, troubleshoot Linux

systems, prepare for Linux system installation, and install a custom Linux installation.

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optimized for them. Therefore, you may encounter slight formatting or functionality

issues during your learning experience.

Content Outline:

History and Development of Linux

A Brief History of Linux

Benefits of Linux

Acquiring and Using Linux

Examining Linux Distributions

System Access

Logging In and Using the Linux System

Entering Commands

Getting Help

Obtaining Information About Your System

Logging In and Using Remote Linux Systems

Starting and Stopping Linux

Shutting Down a Linux System

Booting a Linux System

Other Boot Methods

User Accounts

Creating Additional User Accounts

Creating Groups

Managing Users

Managing Groups

Introduction to the Filesystem

Filesystem Navigation

Managing the Filesystem

Performing Filesystem Maintenance

Locating Files

Working with Linux Permissions

Understanding Permissions

Changing File and Directory Permissions

Changing Default Permissions and Ownership

Setting Daemon and Process Permissions

Evaluating System Security

Creating and Viewing Files

Using the vi Editor

Using Other Editors

Examining File Contents

Redirection

Archiving Files

Archiving Files with tar

Archiving Files with cpio

Archiving Files with Other Utilities

Zipping Files

Examining Backup Issues

Working in X Windows

Introduction to X Windows and GNOME

Managing Files and Filesystems

Customizing X Windows

Configuring X Windows

Choosing and Changing Window Managers and Desktops

Remote X Window Access

Printing Files

Configuring a Local Printer

Printing

Managing Print Spools and Queues

Configuring Remote Printers

Package Management

Examining Package Solutions

Managing Packages with RPM

Verifying and Repairing Applications

Upgrading and Freshening Packages

Configuring the Linux Environment

Examining Shells

Using Variables

Examining Linux Configuration Script Files

Examining System Startup Files

Examining the /etc/fstab File

Examining the cron System

Creating a Shell Script

Multitasking

Managing Jobs and Background Processes

Using the Process Table to Manage Processes

Introducing Delayed and Detached Jobs

Configuring and Managing Services

Starting and Stopping Services

Identifying Core and Non-critical Services

Configuring Basic Client Services

Configuring Basic Internet Services

Working with Modules

Managing Network Services

Identifying Networking Concepts

Configuring Basic Network Services and Settings

Managing Network Services

Managing Remote Network Serv

Working with Hardware

ROM BIOS

Installing and Configuring Add-In Hardware

Removing and Replacing Hardware

Installing and Configuring Hard Drives

FireWire Ports

Documenting Work Performed on a System

Troubleshooting Linux Systems

Understanding a Practical Troubleshooting Model

Troubleshooting Equipment Problems

Troubleshooting System Problems

Troubleshooting Application and Package Problems

Troubleshooting the Linux Operating System

Preparing for a Linux Installation

Gathering Installation Information

Creating Installation Disks

Partitioning the Disk

Installing Red Hat Linux 7.0 Using the Workstation Class

Installing Red Hat Linux

Configuring Linux

Installing Red Hat Linux 7.0 with the Custom Class

Why Use the Custom Class?

Installing Linux Using the Custom Class

Partitioning the System

Choosing Which Packages to Install