CompTIA Linux+

For experienced Linux professionals, the CompTIA Linux+ exam covers user administration, file permissions, software configurations and the fundamental management of Linux systems.

Powered by LPI is a high-stakes, vendor-neutral certification that validates the fundamental knowledge and skills required of junior Linux administrators.

CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI consists of two exams, LX0-101 and LX0-102. The exams cover system architecture; Linux installation and package management; GNU and Unix commands; devices, Linux filesystems, and the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard. Professionals who pass the exam can work at the Linux command line, perform maintenance tasks, assist users, and install and configure workstations.

Earning the certification is a stepping stone to vendor-specific training, such as Oracle Certified Associate and Novell SUSE Linux programs.

A new benefit for CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI candidates is that they may choose, at the time they take the exams, to have their exam record forwarded to the Linux Professional Institute. Certification in CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI enables candidates to become certified in LPIC-1 as well, enabling further participation in the LPI program if the candidate chooses. Please note that CompTIA maintains candidate-confidential records for all exam takers, for their own access and use for employment or educational purposes. Any choice to forward an exam record to LPI is made only by the candidate.

Required exams: Two, LX0-101 and LX0-102

Number of questions: 60 on each exam

Length of test: 90 minutes

Passing score: 500 on a scale of 200-800

Languages: English, German, Portuguese
Coming Soon: Simplified Chinese (Taiwan), Spanish

Recommended prerequisites: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and at least 12 months of Linux administration experience

Duration:
Five days

Description:
This ILT Series course provides a comprehensive guide to common tasks performed by system administrators, including installation, customization, and troubleshooting. Expanded coverage of networking and security provide everything you need to hit the ground running. This course maps to the LX0-101 and LX0-102 Linux+ Powered by LPI exams.

Course Details:
Unit 1: Installing Linux
Topic A: Linux overview
Topic B: Installing Linux

Unit 2: Using Linux
Topic A:Graphical user interfaces
Topic B:Command-line Linux

Unit 3: File and directory management
Topic A:Directory organization
Topic B:File management
Topic C:Removable storage

Unit 4: System administration
Topic A:Users and groups
Topic B:File and directory permissions

Unit 5: User environment configuration
Topic A:Shell configuration
Topic B:GUI configuration

Unit 6: Application management
Topic A:Package management
Topic B:Managing shared libraries

Unit 7: System configuration
Topic A:Disk management
Topic B:File system management
Topic C:Disk quotas
Topic D:Device management

Unit 8: Process and module management
Topic A:Process management
Topic B:Process priority and execution
Topic C:Kernel modules

Unit 9: System maintenance
Topic A:Backup and restore
Topic B:Scheduling tasks
Topic C: Performance monitoring
Topic D:Logging

Unit 10: Networking
Topic A:Networking basics
Topic B:Network services
Topic C:Domain name services

Unit 11: File sharing and printing
Topic A:Network file resources
Topic B:Printing

Unit 12: Accessibility and localization
Topic A:Accessibility
Topic B:Localization

Unit 13: Security
Topic A:System security
Topic B:Network security

Unit 14: Web environment
Topic A:Web services
Topic B:MySQL services
Topic C:SQL

Unit 15: FTP and e-mail services
Topic A:FTP services
Topic B:Mail services

Unit 16: Troubleshooting and maintenance
Topic A: Booting Linux
Topic B: Network troubleshooting
Topic C: Scripting basics