CompTIA Linux+ Training Package
"I used your training videos to acquire CompTIA Linux+ certification within
2 months after receiving the video..."
- Darrell Matthews
Department Chair, Information Technology and Security
Sampson Community College
If You Want to Become a Linux Admin, Sharpen Your
Linux Skills, or Even Gain Your CompTIA Linux+
Certification, then Train Signal's New Course is for You!
By David Davis
CCIE #9369, Linux+ CWNA, MCSE, CISSP, SCSA, VCP
In just over 16 hours, our new CompTIA
Linux+ course covers a wide range of real world Linux challenges in greater depth
than courses costing 2-5 times more! Even if you are new to Linux, take a look at
some of the knowledge you will acquire from our hands-on course...
Explain fundamental management of Linux systems from
the command line
Demonstrate knowledge of user administration
Understand file permissions
Understand software configurations
Manage Linux-based clients, server systems and security,
and much more... (see our full course outline below)
Pass the Exam with CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum!
While your working knowledge is invaluable, let the industry know your skills have
been validated with CompTIA Linux+ certification! Certification demonstrates your
capability to manage Linux-based clients and server systems.
 Train
Signal's Linux Networking & Administration course has received CompTIA Authorized
Quality Curriculum (CAQC) approval and will help you prepare for the Linux+ certification
exam. The CompTIA CAQC symbol assures you that all test objectives are covered in
the training material.
"Am I Qualified To Take This CompTIA Linux+ Course?"
 YES!
Basic Windows/ computer knowledge is required. CompTIA recommends taking the A+
and Network+ Certifications first. System admin & networking knowledge isn't
required, but is a huge plus.
CompTIA Linux+ Course Outline
Video 1
Introduction to Linux
This foundational video talks about the basics of Linux and a comparison with Windows.
* What is Linux?
* History of Linux
* Types of Linux, Linux vs. Unix
* Comparison of Linux vs. Windows
* Strengths and Weaknesses of Linux
Video 2
Introduction to Linux Certifications
We'll talk about the multiple certifications available for Linux:
* Linux+
* Redhat RHCT/RHCE
* LPI
* CLP/CLE9
* LCA
* Unix Certifications
Video 3
Installing Linux
Scenario based instruction explaining the proper hardware and methods of installing
Linux.
* Identify Proper Hardware
* Methods for Installing Linux
* Linux Multimedia Options
* Determine a purpose for the Linux Machine
* Configuring Linux File Systems
* Configuring Boot Managers
* Configuring Network Options
* Configuring Linux Installation Parameters
* Installing Linux
Video 4
Using Linux – Part 1
Learn how Linux works – it’s applications, navigating Linux, and common
tasks and commands.
* Common Linux tasks – log in , log out, task manager, panels, screens
* Common GUI Applications
* Command Line Shell vs. GUI Interface
* Directory Structure/ Navigation
* Changing Resolution and Colors
Video 5
Using Linux – Part 2
Learn how Linux works – it’s applications, navigating Linux, and common
tasks and commands.
* Files and Directories
* Content and Directory Searches
* Linked Files using commands
* File and Directory Permissions and Ownership
* Configure the X Window System
* Environment Variables ($Path, $Display, etc)
Video 6
Administering Linux Users and Groups
Linux Objective 2.20 is covered in this video – Administer users and groups:
create, modify, delete, passwords, etc.
* Create, modify, and delete Linux user accounts
* Create, modify, and delete Linux group accounts
* Understand /etc/password and /etc/group
* CLI Utilities
Video 7
Administering Linux – Part 1
Linux Objective 2.20 is covered in this video – Administer users and groups:
create, modify, delete, passwords, etc.
* Manage Linux Processes
* Identify Processes and Processes Trees
* Monitor and Troubleshoot Network Activity
* Manipulate Test Files
* Redirect Output
Video 8
Administering Linux – Part 2
Linux Objective 2.20 is covered in this video – Administer users and groups:
create, modify, delete, passwords, etc.
* Manage and Configure Print Jobs and Queues
* User Remote Management
* Configure and Manage NIS with yp commands
* Create and Modify basic Shell Scripts
Video 9
Administering Linux – Part 3
Linux Objective 2.20 is covered in this video – Administer users and groups:
create, modify, delete, passwords, etc.
* Manage and Access Mail Queues
* Scheduling Jobs
* Managing runlevels and system initialization
* Tuning Kernel Runtime Parameters
Video 10
Linux Filesystem and Storage Management
In-depth video on Linux Objectives 2.1, manage local storage devices and files systems
using CLI commands, 2.2, mount and unmount varied filesystems, 3.5, configure files
that are used to mount drivers or partitions.
* Linux Filesystem
* Manage Storage Devices and Filesystems
* Storage Commands and Configuration Files
Video 11
Linux Package Installation and System Backups
Linux uses the Package Installation concept to install application updates, new
applications, or new services. Linux objective 2.3, perform and verify backups
and restores, is covered. I will show you how to locate the wide variety of backup
programs available and will demonstrate the use of tar and cpio.
* Linux Package Installation
* System Backups and Restores
* Access Recordable Media
* Repair Packages
Video 12
Networking in Linux – Part 1
This section covers the following Linux Objectives: 3.1 Configuring Client TCP/IP
Settings (OSI model, layering, how networking works), 3.2 basic network server features,
3.3 basic routing & subnetting, troubleshooting, 3.7 Configure a network interface
card from command line, 3.10 Configure log files, 3.6 Implement DNS & describe
how it works.
* Configuring Client TCP/IP Settings
* Configuring Basic Network Server Settings
* Implement Basic Routing and Subnetting
* Troubleshoot Networking and Hostname Resolution Problems
Video 13
Networking in Linux – Part 2
This section covers the following Linux Objectives: 3.1 Configuring Client TCP/IP
Settings (OSI model, layering, how networking works), 3.2 basic network server features,
3.3 basic routing & subnetting, troubleshooting, 3.7 Configure a network interface
card from command line, 3.10 Configure log files, 3.6 Implement DNS & describe
how it works.
* Configure a Network Interface Card
* Read and Configure Linux Log Files
* Basics of Linux Domain Name Resolution
Video 14
Installing and Administering Linux OpenOffice
Learn about OpenOffice, a free office suite, and how to install and administer it.
Scenario – convert (open, edit and save) MS Office docs to OpenOffice using
Linux.
* What is OpenOffice?
* Installing OpenOffice
* Common MS Office Tasks in OpenOffice
* Sharing Files between OpenOffice and MS Office
* Our Scenario
Video 15
Installing and Administering Linux Samba Server
Learn about Samba Server – allows non-Windows hosts to function as Windows
hosts. Samba allows for interoperability across different network systems.
The scenario covers how to install and administer it.
* What is Samba?
* Administering Samba
* Installing Samba
* Our Scenario
Video 16
Installing and Administering Linux Apache Webserver
Learn about Apache Webserver – open source web server, which comes with Fedora
Linux 5, but is disabled by default. The scenario covers how to install and
administer it.
* What is Apache?
* Installing Apache
* Administering Apache
* Our Scenario
Video 17
Installing and Administering Linux DHCP and DNS
Learn about DHCP and DNS server. Learn to install and configure DHCP and DNS.
The scenario covers how to install and administer it, using your Linux server as
a DNS server/ DHCP, and also tests to make sure it works. Continues the learning
from video 13.
* Installing and Administering DNS
* Our Scenario
* Installing and Administering DHCP
* Our Scenario
Video 18
Installing and Administering Linux FTP Server
Install, Administer, and learn the benefits of using the Linux FTP server.
FTP, File Transfer Protocol, allows you to copy files between servers over the Internet.
Scenario to test FTP server and perform basic configurations.
* Installing Linux FTP Server
* Administering Linux FTP Server
* Our Scenario
Video 19
Securing Linux
How to keep your system secure and detect issues. This video covers Linux Objective
4, Security, and the multiple components within. Learn to configure security
files, set permissions, install firewalls, etc.
* Security Configuration Files
* Data Encryption
* System and File Integrity
* Special File Permissions
* Password Policies
* Linux Firewalls
* Limiting Users
* SELinux
Video 20
Administering Hardware
This video covers Linux Objective 1.2 Configure peripherals, and covers the majority
of Linux Objective 6 – Hardware. Learn to describe, diagnose, identify,
and configure hardware.
* Configure Peripherals
* Understanding Hardware Resources
* Diagnose Hardware Resource Issues
* Removable Hardware
* Power Management
* Mass Storage
Video 21
Reporting, Troubleshooting, and Performance Monitoring
This video covers much of Linux Objective 5, Documentation. Learn to monitor
system performance, analyze and fix any problems; create and document written procedures,
troubleshoot with common commands, and access documentation.
* Monitoring System Performance
* Documenting Linux
* Troubleshooting with System Log Files
* Accessing Documentation
Bonus Video
Linux Tips & Tricks
Learn how to play Windows Media files on your Linux box, dual boot Windows and Linux
workstations, and speed up your Linux Navigation skills!
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Meet Your Certified CompTIA Linux+ Instructor, David Davis
(Linux+, CCIE #9369, CWNA, MCSE, CISSP, SCSA, VCP)
David Davis has been in the IT industry for 12 years. He currently manages a group
of systems / network administrators for a privately owned retail company and authors
IT-related material in his spare time.
He has written over fifty articles, eight practice tests, and co-authored one book.
David's "real-world" experience combined with his diversity of skills
(Windows, Cisco, Unix & Security) gives you a powerful learning resource that
can't be matched.
Student Reviews for Our
CompTIA Linux+ Training Course:
"...I used your training videos to acquire CompTIA Network+ and Linux+ certification
within 2 months after receiving the video library..."
Recently I used several of your Microsoft Windows Server 2003 videos for various
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On a personal note, I used your training videos to acquire CompTIA Network+ and
Linux+ certification within 2 months after receiving the video library. Those
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Darrell Matthews
Department Chair
Information Technology and Security
Sampson Community College
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