Linux+ Certification (Exam XK0-004)

Description

Overview:

This course is designed for IT professionals whose primary job responsibility is the management of servers and other devices running the Linux operating system. A typical student in this course should have at least nine months of hands-on Linux experience and at least one and a half years of IT experience in other computing environments. The target student should wish to expand their skillset to support their career in Linux system administration and operation. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Linux+ certification and who want to prepare for Exam XK0-004. The Linux+ certification can validate the student’s understanding and skill in configuring, monitoring, and supporting Linux systems.

Prerequisite(s):

Foundational experience with general systems administration procedures, some hands-on exposure to one or more Linux distributions, as well as knowledge of computing hardware and basic networking and cybersecurity concepts.

Audience:

This course is intended for students with a basic knowledge of Linux and its most common utilities and text editors.

Outline:

Lesson 1: Performing Basic Linux Tasks

• Identify the Linux Design Philosophy
• Enter Shell Commands
• Get Help with Linux

Lesson 2: Managing Users and Groups

• Assume Superuser Privileges
• Create, Modify, and Delete Users
• Create, Modify, and Delete Groups
• Query Users and Groups
• Configure Account Profiles

Lesson 3: Managing Permissions and Ownership

• Modify File and Directory Permissions
• Modify File and Directory Ownership
• Configure Special Permissions and Attributes
• Troubleshoot Permissions Issues

Lesson 4: Managing Storage

• Create Partitions
• Manage Logical Volumes
• Mount File Systems
• Manage File Systems
• Navigate the Linux Directory Structure
• Troubleshoot Storage Issues

Lesson 5: Managing Files and Directories

• Create and Edit Text Files
• Search for Files
• Perform Operations on Files and Directories
• Process Text Files
• Manipulate File Output

Lesson 6: Managing Kernel Modules

• Explore the Linux Kernel
• Install and Configure Kernel Modules
• Monitor Kernel Modules

Lesson 7: Managing the Linux Boot Process

• Configure Linux Boot Components
• Configure GRUB 2

Lesson 8: Managing System Components

• Configure Localization Options
• Configure GUIs
• Manage Services
• Troubleshoot Process Issues
• Troubleshoot CPU and Memory Issues

Lesson 9: Managing Devices

• Identify the Types of Linux Devices
• Configure Devices
• Monitor Devices
• Troubleshoot Hardware Issues

Lesson 10: Managing Networking

• Identify TCP/IP Fundamentals
• Identify Linux Server Roles
• Connect to a Network
• Configure DHCP and DNS Client Services
• Configure Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
• Troubleshoot Networking Issues

Lesson 11: Managing Packages and Software

• Identify Package Managers
• Manage RPM Packages with YUM
• Manage Debian Packages with APT
• Configure Repositories
• Acquire Software
• Build Software from Source Code
• Troubleshoot Software Dependency Issues

Lesson 12: Securing Linux Systems

• Implement Cybersecurity Best Practices
• Implement Identity and Access Management Methods
• Configure SELinux or AppArmor
• Configure Firewalls
• Implement Logging Services
• Back Up, Restore, and Verify Data

Lesson 13: Working with Bash Scripts

• Customize the Bash Shell Environment
• Identify Scripting and Programming Fundamentals
• Write and Execute a Simple Bash Script
• Incorporate Control Statements in Bash Scripts

Lesson 14: Automating Tasks

• Schedule Jobs
• Implement Version Control Using Git
• Identify Orchestration Concepts

Lesson 15: Installing Linux

• Prepare for Linux Installation
• Perform the Installation