Skill Level: Beginner+

Course Benefits:                    
This course is intended for those interested or already in a career in Network development.You will become fully capable of installing, configuring, optimizing & Administering Networks. It will prepare students for the Linux+ (XK0-002) examination.

Course Pre-requisites
                    
Working knowledge of computer hardware, software & familiarity with navigating operating systems menus are essential.

What will you learn?
                    
Installation and Configuration of Linux server Users, Computers and resource Connectivity Management Internet and Intranet Environment Network security, Performance optimization and troubleshooting Installation and configuration of external devices Connectivity with other Networks

Course Contents
                    
CompTIA Linux+ course contents designed for Linux+ exam XK0-001

Domain 1.0 Installation

• Identify all system hardware required and check compatibility with Linux Distribution
• Determine appropriate method of installation based on environment network
• Install multimedia options (for example: video, sound, codecs)
• Identify purpose of Linux machine based on predetermined customer requirements
• Determine what software and services should be installed
• Pre-installation plan using fdisk
• Configure file systems
• Configure a boot manager
• Select appropriate networking configuration and protocols
• Select appropriate parameters for Linux installation
• Configure peripherals as necessary

Domain 2.0 Management

• Manage local storage devices and file systems
• Mount and unmount varied filesystems
• Create files and directories
• Execute content and directory searches
• Create linked files using CLI commands
• Perform and verify backups and restores
• Access and write data to recordable media
• Repair packages and scripts
• Perform text manipulation
• Manage print jobs and print queues
• Perform remote management
• Perform NIS-related domain management
• Create, modify, and use basic shell scripts
• Create, modify, and delete user and group accounts
• Schedule jobs

Domain 3.0 Configuration

• Configure client network services and settings
• Configure basic server network services
• Implement basic routing and subnetting
• Configure the system
• Implement DNS
• Configure a Network Interface Card
• Configure Linux printing
• Configure log files
• Configure the X Window system
• Set up environment variables

Domain 4.0 Security

• Configure security environment files
• Given security requirements, implement appropriate encryption configuration machine's security appropriate access level for login
• Set process and special permissions
• Identify different Linux Intrusion Detection Systems
• Given security requirements, implement basic IP tables/chains
• Implement security auditing for files and authentication
• Identify security vulnerabilities within Linux services
• Set up user-level security

Domain 5.0 Documentation

• Establish and monitor system performance baseline
• Create written procedures for installation, configuration, security and management
• Document installed configuration
• Troubleshoot errors using systems logs
• Access system documentation

Domain 6.0 Hardware

• Describe common hardware components and resources
• Diagnose hardware issues using Linux tools
• Identify and configure removable system hardware
• Configure advanced power management