Nagarajan D.R. CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI

New York: Logical Operations, 2012. — 846 p.Part Number: NH85099EBEE
Course Edition: 1.01The CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI certification course, developed to cover CompTIA Powered by LPI exams LX0–101 and LX0–102, builds on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with the Linux operating system to present fundamental skills and concepts that you will use on the job in any type of Linux career.
The CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI certification course can benefit you in two ways. If your job duties include Linux troubleshooting, installation, or maintenance, or if you are preparing for any type of Linux-related career, it provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be successful. In addition, it assists you if you are preparing to take the CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI exams (Exam Codes: LX0–101 and LX0–102), in order to become a CompTIA Linux+ Certified Professional.
Course Description:
Target Student
This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of Linux concepts and skills to prepare for a career in Linux support or administration, or to prepare for CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI exams (Exam Codes: LX0–101 and LX0–102). A typical student in the CompTIA Linux+ Certification course should have at least 6 to 12 months of Linux experience.
Course Prerequisites:
To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following New Horizons courses or have equivalent knowledge:
Unix and Linux: Fundamentals
Unix and Linux: Advanced UserFamiliarizing yourself with Linux
A. Review the History and Development of Linux
B. Enter Shell Commands
C. Get Help Using Linux
D. Start and Stop Linux
Managing user and group accounts
A. Create User and Group Accounts
B. Configure User Profiles
C. Manage User and Group Accounts
Managing partitions and the Linux Filesystem
A. Create Partitions
B. Navigate Through the Linux Filesystem
C. Manage the Filesystem
D. Maintain the Filesystem
Managing files in Linux
A. Create and Edit Files
B. Locate Files
C. Search Text Using Regular Expressions
D. Apply Filters to Text Streams
E. Link Files
F. Back Up and Restore Files
G. Manage Databases Using MySQL
Working with Linux permissions and ownership
A. Modify File and Directory Permissions
B. Modify Default Permissions
C. Modify File and Directory Ownership
D. Set Advanced Permissions
Printing files
A. Configure a Local Printer
B. Print Files
C. Manage Print Jobs and Queues
D. Configure Remote Printing
Managing packages
A. Manage Packages Using Rpm
B. Verify Packages
C. Upgrade Packages
D. Configure Repositories
E. Manage Packages Using Yum
F. Manage Packages Using the Debian Package Manager
G. Manage Packages Using Source Files
H. Manage Shared Libraries
Managing Kernel services
A. Explore the Linux Kernel
B. Customize Kernel Modules
C. Create an initrd Image
D. Manage Device Drivers
E. Monitor Hardware Devices
F. Monitor Processes and Resources
Working with the bash shell and shell scripts
A. Perform Basic Bash Shell Operations
B.Write a Bash Shell Script
C. Customize the Bash Shell
D. Redirect Standard Input and Output
E. Use Control Statements in Shell Scripts
Managing jobs and processes
A. Manage Jobs and Background Processes
B. Manage Processes Using the Process Table
C. Examine Delayed and Detached Jobs
D. Schedule Jobs
E. Maintain the System Time
Managing system services
A. Configure System Services
B. Monitor System Logs
C. Configure Selinux
Configuring network services
A. Connect to a Network
B. Configure Routes
C. Configure Client Network Services
D. Manage Remote Network Systems
Configuring basic internet services
A. Configure Email Services
B. Control Internet Services
Securing Linux
A. Examine the Basics of System Security
B. Secure User Accounts
C. Enable Firewall Functionality
D. Implement Security Auditing
E. Describe the Intrusion Detection System
Managing hardware
A. IdentifyCommonHardware Components and Resources
B. Configure Removable Hardware
C. Configure Disk Quotas
Troubleshooting Linux systems
A. Troubleshoot System-Based Issues
B. Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
C. Troubleshoot Network Connection and Security Issues
Installing Linux
A. Prepare for Installation
B. Identify the Phases of the Linux Boot Sequence
C. Configure Grub
D. Install the Operating System
E. Perform Post-Installation Tasks
Configuring the gui
A. Implement X
B. Customize the Display Manager
C. Customize theWindow Environment
D. Enable Accessibility Settings in Linux
Appendices
Mapping course content to the CompTIA Linux+
Powered by LPI certification exam objectives
CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI: acronyms and abbreviations
Syntax
Lesson labs
Solutions
Index