Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• identify basic Linux concepts and perform basic Linux tasks.
• manage user and group accounts.
• manage partitions and the Linux filesystem.
• manage various files in Linux.
• work with Linux permissions and ownership.
• print files.
• manage packages.
• manage kernel services.
• work with the Bash shell.
• manage jobs and processes.
• manage system services.
• configure Linux services to provide users with network connectivity.
• configure basic Internet services.
• implement measures to secure a Linux system.
• manage hardware associated with Linux systems.
• troubleshoot Linux system issues.
• install the Linux operating system.
• configure the GUI.

1 - Familiarizing Yourself with Linux
• Review the History and Development of Linux
• Enter Shell Commands
• Get Help Using Linux
• Start and Stop Linux

2 - Managing User and Group Accounts
• Create User and Group Accounts
• Configure User Profiles
• Manage User and Group Accounts

3 - Managing Partitions and the Linux Filesystem
• Create Partitions
• Navigate through the Linux Filesystem
• Manage the Filesystem
• Maintain the Filesystem

4 - Managing Files in Linux
• Create and Edit Files
• Locate Files
• Search Text Using Regular Expressions
• Apply Filters to Text Streams
• Link Files
• Back Up and Restore Files
• Manage Databases Using MySQL

5 - Working with Linux Permissions and Ownership
• Modify File and Directory Permissions
• Modify Default Permissions
• Modify File and Directory Ownership
• Set Advanced Permissions

6 - Printing Files
• Configure a Local Printer
• Print Files
• Manage Print Jobs and Queues
• Configure Remote Printing

7 - Managing Packages
• Manage Packages Using RPM
• Verify Packages
• Upgrade Packages
• Configure Repositories
• Manage Packages Using YUM
• Manage Packages Using the Debian Package Manager
• Manage Packages Using Source Files
• Manage Shared Libraries

8 - Managing Kernel Services
• Explore the Linux Kernel
• Customize Kernel Modules
• Create an initrd Image
• Manage Device Drivers
• Monitor Hardware Devices
• Monitor Processes and Resources

9 - Working with the Bash Shell and Shell Scripts
• Perform Basic Bash Shell Operations
• Introduction to Shell Scripting
• Customize the Bash Shell
• Redirect Standard Input and Output
• Use Control Statements in Shell Scripts

10 - Managing Jobs and Processes
• Manage Jobs and Background Processes
• Manage Processes Using the Process Table
• Examine Delayed and Detached Jobs
• Schedule Jobs
• Maintain the System Time

11 - Managing System Services
• Configure System Services
• Monitor System Logs
• Configure SELinux

12 - Configuring Network Services
• Connect to a Network
• Configure Routes
• Configure Client Network Services
• Manage Remote Network Systems

13 - Configuring Basic Internet Services
• Configure Email Services
• Control Internet Services

14 - Securing Linux
• Examine the Basics of System Security
• Secure User Accounts
• Enable Firewall Functionality
• Implement Security Auditing
• Describe the Intrusion Detection System

15 - Managing Hardware
• Identify Common Hardware Components and Resources
• Configure Removable Hardware
• Configure Disk Quotas

16 - Troubleshooting Linux Systems
• Troubleshoot System-Based Issues
• Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
• Troubleshoot Network Connection and Security Issues

17 - Installing Linux
• Prepare for Installation
• Identify Phases of the Linux Boot Sequence
• Configure GRUB
• Install the Operating System
• Perform Post-Installation Tasks

18 - Configuring the GUI
• Implement X
• Customize the Display Manager
• Customize the Window Environment
• Enable Accessibility Settings in Linux

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: LX0–103 and LX0–104).

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