CompTIA Linux+ Certification Course
The CompTIA Linux+ certification equips IT professionals with the foundational and advanced skills needed to manage Linux environments effectively. As Linux continues to power 96.3% of the world's top 1 million web servers and dominates 90% of cloud infrastructure, mastering Linux administration is crucial for IT professionals seeking to advance in system administration, cybersecurity, DevOps, and cloud computing.
This course covers essential Linux concepts, including system management, security, scripting, networking, and troubleshooting, with a focus on cloud automation and containerization. The new version of CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) emphasizes how Linux is integral to cloud computing, DevOps, and automation, ensuring professionals can orchestrate and scale critical business processes.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to install, configure, and manage Linux systems across various environments, including cloud and on-premises deployments. They will automate administrative tasks using shell scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, deploy and manage containerized applications with Docker and Podman, and configure secure Linux networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and cloud-based solutions. Additionally, they will implement Linux security best practices such as firewalls, SELinux, AppArmor, and access controls, manage system performance and troubleshooting, and utilize package management tools like APT, YUM, and DNF. The course also prepares learners for the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 certification, validating expertise in Linux administration, security, and automation.
- 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 XK0-005. The Linux+ certification can validate the student's understanding and skill in configuring, monitoring, and supporting Linux systems.
12 months of hands-on experience working with Linux servers. CompTIA A+, Network+ and Server+ recommended.
- Explore the history and development of Linux, gaining an understanding of its evolution and significance.
- Practice entering and executing shell commands, navigating the Linux directory structure, and utilizing built-in help features to efficiently operate within a Linux environment.
- Learn how to manage users and groups, including assuming superuser privileges, creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts, and querying user and group information.
- Configure account profiles to ensure secure and efficient system administration.
- Discover how to modify file and directory permissions, adjust ownership settings, and configure special permissions such as SUID, SGID, and sticky bits.
- Troubleshoot common permission-related issues to ensure secure file access and system integrity.
- Explore storage management concepts, including creating and managing partitions, configuring Logical Volume Manager (LVM), and mounting and managing file systems.
- Gain the skills needed to troubleshoot storage-related issues to maintain data accessibility and integrity.
- Develop proficiency in creating and editing text files, searching for files using tools like find, locate, and grep, and performing various file operations.
- Process and manipulate text file output to extract relevant data efficiently.
- Learn about the Linux kernel architecture and how to install, configure, and manage kernel modules.
- Monitor and troubleshoot kernel modules to ensure system stability and performance.
- Understand how to configure Linux boot components, manage GRUB 2 bootloader settings, and troubleshoot boot-related issues.
- These skills will ensure system recovery and reliable boot operations.
- Configure localization settings, manage graphical user interfaces (GUIs), and control system services and daemons.
- Troubleshoot system performance issues related to CPU, memory, and active processes to maintain smooth operations.
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Identify and configure different types of Linux devices, including storage, input/output, and peripheral devices.
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Gain experience monitoring and troubleshooting hardware-related issues.
- Develop a foundational understanding of TCP/IP networking, configure Linux server roles, and set up network connections.
- Configure DHCP and DNS client services, implement cloud and virtualization networking concepts, and troubleshoot common networking issues.
- Explore various package management tools and techniques, including managing RPM packages with YUM and DNF and Debian packages with APT.
- Configure software repositories, install software from source code, and resolve software dependency issues.
- Implement Linux security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), configuring SELinux or AppArmor, managing firewalls, and setting up logging services.
- Learn data backup, restoration, and security monitoring techniques to ensure system integrity.
- Customize the Bash shell environment, understand scripting fundamentals, and write and execute
- Bash scripts. Incorporate control structures and loops to automate administrative tasks efficiently.
- Discover how to schedule jobs using cron and at, implement version control with Git, and apply orchestration concepts for automation.
- Develop skills to streamline system operations and increase efficiency.
- Deploy and manage containers using Docker and Podman, as well as configure and manage virtualization technologies such as KVM and VirtualBox.
- These skills are essential for supporting scalable and efficient Linux operations.
- Prepare for Linux installation by learning how to perform the initial setup, configure bootloaders, and implement system recovery options.
- These foundational skills will help you set up and maintain a fully functional Linux environment.