About this course
Course Overview
CompTIA Linux+ validates the skills of IT professionals with hands-on experience configuring, monitoring, and supporting servers running the Linux operating system. The new exam has an increased focus on the following topics: security, kernel modules, storage & virtualization, device management at an enterprise level, git & automation, networking & firewalls, server side & command line, server (vs. client-based) coverage, troubleshooting and SELinux.
Target Audience
- Linux Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Technical Support Specialist
- Web Administrator
- Systems Administrator
Course Objectives
Hardware & System Configuration
Configure kernel modules, network parameters, storage, cloud and virtualization technologies
Linux Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Analyze system properties and processes and troubleshoot user, application and hardware issues
System Operation & Maintenance
Manage software and services, and explain server roles, job scheduling, and the use and operation of Linux devices
Automation & Scripting
Execute basic BASH scripts, version control using Git, and orchestration processes
Security
Understand best practices for permissions and authentication, firewalls, and file management.
Course Content
- Lesson 1: Performing Basic Linux Tasks
- Lesson 2: Managing Users and Groups
- Lesson 3: Managing Permissions and Ownership
- Lesson 4: Managing Storage
- Lesson 5: Managing Files and Directories
- Lesson 6: Managing Kernel Modules
- Lesson 7: Managing the Linux Boot Process
- Lesson 8: Managing System Components
- Lesson 9: Managing Devices
- Lesson 10: Managing Networking
- Lesson 11: Managing Packages and Software
- Lesson 12: Securing Linux Systems
- Lesson 13: Working with Bash Scripts
- Lesson 14: Automating Tasks
- Lesson 15: Installing Linux
Course Prerequisites
CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and 12 months of Linux admin experience
Test Certification
- Number of Questions: Maximum of 90 questions
- Type of Questions: Performance-based, Multiple Choice (Single Response), Multiple Response and Fill-in-the-Blank
- Length of Test: 90 Minutes
- Passing Score: 720 (on a scale of 100 to 900)
- Recommended Experience: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and 12 months of Linux admin experience
- Languages: English, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish
- Retirement: TBD - Usually three years after launch