CompTIA Linux+ Certification (Exam XK0-005)

Course Length:
1 Week 5 Days, 8 hours/day, from: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
2 Weeks, 3 Hours/day, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

CompTIA Linux+ certification 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.

With Linux+ training, the student will learn to:

• Identify basic Linux concepts and perform basic Linux tasks
• Manage user and group accounts
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot display devices.
• 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

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will configure, operate, and troubleshoot Linux systems.

You will:

• Perform basic Linux tasks.
• Manage users and groups.
• Manage permissions and ownership.
• Manage storage.
• Manage files and directories.
• Manage kernel modules.
• Manage the Linux boot process.
• Manage system components.
• Manage devices.
• Manage networking.
• Manage packages and software.
• Secure Linux systems.
• Write and execute Bash shell scripts.
• Automate tasks.
• Plan and perform a Linux installation.

Course outline

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

2 - MANAGING USERS AND GROUPS
Topic A: Assume Superuser Privileges
Topic B: Create, Modify, and Delete Users
Topic C: Create, Modify, and Delete Groups
Topic D: Query Users and Groups
Topic E: Configure Account Profiles

3 - MANAGING PERMISSIONS AND OWNERSHIP Topic A: Modify File and Directory Permissions
Topic B: Modify File and Directory Ownership
Topic C: Configure Special Permissions and Attributes
Topic D: Troubleshoot Permissions Issues

4 - MANAGING STORAGE
Topic A: Create Partitions
Topic B: Manage Logical Volumes
Topic C: Mount File Systems
Topic D: Manage File Systems
Topic E: Navigate the Linux Directory Structure
Topic F: Troubleshoot Storage Issues

5 - MANAGING FILES AND DIRECTORIES
Topic A: Create and Edit Text Files
Topic B: Search for Files
Topic C: Perform Operations on Files and Directories
Topic D: Process Text Files
Topic E: Manipulate File Output

6 - MANAGING KERNEL MODULES
Topic A: Explore the Linux Kernel
Topic B: Install and Configure Kernel Modules
Topic C: Monitor Kernel Modules

7 - MANAGING THE LINUX BOOT PROCESS
Topic A: Configure Linux Boot Components
Topic B: Configure GRUB 2

8 - MANAGING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Topic A: Configure Localization Options
Topic B: Configure GUIs
Topic C: Manage Services
Topic D: Troubleshoot Process Issues
Topic E: Troubleshoot CPU and Memory Issues

9 - MANAGING DEVICES
Topic A: Identify the Types of Linux Devices
Topic B: Configure Devices
Topic C: Monitor Devices
Topic D: Troubleshoot Hardware Issues

10 - MANAGING NETWORKING
Topic A: Identify TCP/IP Fundamentals
Topic B: Identify Linux Server Roles
Topic C: Connect to a Network
Topic D: Configure DHCP and DNS Client Services
Topic E: Configure Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
Topic F: Troubleshoot Networking Issues

11 - MANAGING PACKAGES AND SOFTWARE
Topic A: Identify Package Managers
Topic B: Manage RPM Packages with YUM
Topic C: Manage Debian Packages with APT
Topic D: Configure Repositories
Topic E: Acquire Software
Topic F: Build Software from Source Code
Topic G: Troubleshoot Software Dependency Issues

12 - SECURING LINUX SYSTEMS
Topic A: Implement Cybersecurity Best Practices
Topic B: Implement Identity and Access Management Methods
Topic C: Configure SELinux or AppArmor
Topic D: Configure Firewalls
Topic E: Implement Logging Services
Topic F: Back Up, Restore, and Verify Data

13 - WORKING WITH BASH SCRIPTS
Topic A: Customize the Bash Shell Environment
Topic B: Identify Scripting and Programming Fundamentals
Topic C: Write and Execute a Simple Bash Script
Topic D: Incorporate Control Statements in Bash Scripts

14 - AUTOMATING TASKS
Topic A: Schedule Jobs
Topic B: Implement Version Control Using Git
Topic C: Identify Orchestration Concepts

15 - INSTALLING LINUX
Topic A: Prepare for Linux Installation
Topic B: Perform the Installation