Who should take this course

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 the CompTIA Linux+ Exam XK0-005.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• 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.

Course Outline

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

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