CompTIA Linux+ Certification Prep Course

Course Syllabus

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

Appendix A: Taking the Exams

Appendix B: Mapping Course Content to the CompTIA® Linux+® Powered by LPI (Exams LX0-103 and LX0-104) Exam Objectives

Appendix C: Syntax

Appendix D: Additional Security Topics