Linux +
OVERVIEW
This course is designed for IT professionals whose primary job responsibility is the management of servers and other devices running the Linux operating system. A typical student in this course should have at least nine months of hands-on Linux experience and at least one and a half years of IT experience in other computing environments. The target student should wish to expand their skillset to support their career in Linux system administration and operation.
COURSE LENGTH
() Day(s), Delivery: Online or In-Class.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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Perform basic Linux tasks.
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Manage users and groups.
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Manage permissions and ownership.
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Manage storage.
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Manage files and directories.
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Manage kernel modules.
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Manage the Linux boot process.
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Manage system components.
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Manage devices.
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Manage networking.
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Manage packages and software.
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Secure Linux systems.
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Write and execute Bash shell scripts.
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Automate tasks.
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Plan and perform a Linux installation.
CLASS PREREQUESITES
Experience in the following is required for this Linux+ class:
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You should possess at least foundational experience with general systems administration procedures
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Some hands-on exposure to one or more Linux distributions
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Knowledge of computing hardware and basic networking and cybersecurity concepts
Course Overview
Performing Basic Linux Tasks
Identify the History and Development of Linux
Enter Shell Commands
Get Help Using Linux
Managing Users and Groups
Assume Superuser Privileges
Create, Modify, and Delete Users
Create, Modify, and Delete Groups
Query Users and Groups
Configure Account Profiles
Managing Positions and Ownership
Modify File and Directory Permissions
Modify File and Directory Ownership
Configure Special Permissions and Attributes
Troubleshoot Permissions Issues
Managing Storage
Create Partitions
Manage Logical Volumes
Mount File Systems
Manage File Systems
Navigate the Linux Directory Structure
Troubleshoot Storage Issues
Managing Files and Directories
Create and Edit Text Files
Search for Files
Perform Operations on Files and Directories
Process Text Files
Manipulate File Output
Managing Kernel Modules
Explore the Linux Kernel
Install and Configure Kernel Modules
Monitor Kernel Modules
Managing the Linux Boot Process
Configure Linux Boot Components
Configure GRUB 2
Managing System Components
Configure Localization Options
Configure GUIs
Manage Services
Troubleshoot Process Issues
Troubleshoot CPU and Memory Issues
Managing Devices
Identify the Types of Linux Devices
Configure Devices
Monitor Devices
Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
Managing Networking
Identify TCP/IP Fundamentals
Identify Linux Server Roles
Connect to a Network
Configure DHCP and DNS Client Services
Configure Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
Troubleshoot Networking Issues
Managing Packaging and Software
Identify Package Managers
Manage RPM Packages with YUM
Manage Debian Packages with APT
Configure Repositories
Acquire Software
Build Software from Source Code
Troubleshoot Software Dependency Issues
Securing Linux Systems
Implement Cybersecurity Best Practices
Implement Identity and Access Management Methods
Configure SELinux or AppArmor
Configure Firewalls
Implement Logging Services
Back Up, Restore, and Verify Data
Working with Bash Scripts
Customize the Bash Shell Environment
Identify Scripting and Programming Fundamentals
Write and Execute a Simple Bash Script
Incorporate Control Statements in Bash Script
Automating Tasks
Schedule Jobs
Implement Version Control Using Git
Identify Orchestration Concepts
Installing Linux
Prepare for Linux Installation
Perform the Installation