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CompTIA Linux+ (2010 Objectives)
View All CoursesIn this course, you'll learn the basics of Linux technology. You'll work to develop system architecture, work with GNU and Unix commands, and learn about Linux file systems. This course is ideal for those who have some understanding of IT fundamentals but are new to Linux. Network+ and A+ certifications are recommended to get the most out of this course, but not required.
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- Introduction
- Who is Your Instructor?
- What We Will Be Doing
- How to Use This Course
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- Introduction
- The Lab Environment
- VirtualBox Setup
- Minimum Hardware Requirements
- Creating a Linux Virtual Machine
- Verifying Installation
- Installing Guest Additions
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- The Globomantics Scenario
- The Globomantics Network
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- Introduction
- IRQs
- I/O Addresses
- DMA Addresses
- Boot Disks and Geometry
- Coldplug and Hotplug Devices
- Expansion Card Configuration
- Kernel Modules
- Configuring USB Devices
- Configuring Hard Disks
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- The BIOS
- The Boot Loader
- The Boot Sequence
- The Boot Process and the Kernel
- Interpreting Log Files
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Defining Runlevels
- Runlevel Services
- Managing Runlevels
- Checking and Changing Runlevels
- Managing Runlevels - Utilities
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Hard Disk Layout
- Boot Manager Configuration
- LILO Boot Manager Configuration
- GRUB Boot Manager Configuration
- Shared Libraries
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- The Role of a Package Manager
- Debian Package Management
- Apt Package Management
- Dselect, Aptitude, and Synaptic Tools
- Debian Configuration & Troubleshooting
- RPM Package Management
- Yum Package Management
- RPM & Yum Configuration & Troubleshooting
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- The Linux Command Line
- Linux Navigation
- Linux Configuration and Help Files
- Pipes, Streams and Filters
- Using Filters to Manipulate Files
- File Management
- Process Management
- Foreground and Background Processes
- Searching and Regular Expressions
- The Vi Editor
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Creating Partitions and Filesystems
- Preparing Partition for Use
- Creating Filesystem and Swap Partition
- Tuning Filesystems
- Debugging
- Journaling and Checking Filesystems
- Monitoring Disk Usage
- Mounting and Unmounting Filesystems
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Disk Quotas
- Configuring Quotas
- File Permissions and Ownership
- Permission Bits
- Changing Permissions
- Setting Default Mode and Group
- Changing File Attributes
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Understanding Links
- Linux System Files
- Locating Files
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Exam Overview
- Where to Take the Exam
- Retake Policy
- Preparation Tips
- After the Exam
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
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- Introduction
- Environment Variables
- Shell Configuration Files
- Aliases
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Shell Scripts Components
- Shell Script Commands
- Conditional Expressions
- Using Case Statement
- Using Loop and Function Expressions
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- SQL Overview
- My SQL – Databases and Tables
- MySQL – Storing Data
- MySQL – Retrieving Data
- MySQL – Deleting Data
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Understanding the Linux GUI
- X Configuration Tools
- Configuration X
- X Font Configuration
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- The X Login System
- XDMCP Server Configuration
- X and Remote Access
- Accessibility Options
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Introduction to Linux Users and Groups
- Creating User Accounts
- Changing User Accounts
- Account Configuration Files
- Deleting User Accounts
- Creating Groups
- Changing Groups
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Cron Job Overview
- Creating User Cron Jobs
- The Anacron Tool
- The At Command
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Time Zone Settings
- Understanding Locales
- Linux System Time
- Network Time Protocol Configuration
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- The Syslog Deamon
- Manual Logging
- Log File Rotation
- Reviewing Log Files
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Email Basics
- Email Software
- Managing Your Email
- Email Security
- Printing Basics
- Common Unix Printing System
- Managing The Print Queue
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Networking and TCP/IP
- TCP/IP Protocol Types
- IP Addressing
- Network Hostnames
- Network Ports
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
- Configuring Static IP Addresses
- Configuring Routing
- Configuring Devices and Hostnames
- Troubleshooting Overview
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Understanding the Super Server
- The inetd Super Server
- The xinetd Super Server
- Unused Servers and Security
- The Role of Configuration Files
- Host Security
- ulimit Command
- SUID & SGID Files
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- The Secure Shell (SSH) Overview
- SSH Configuration
- SSH Access Control & Logins
- SSH Security
- GNU Privacy Guard
- GNU Encryption
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- Exam Overview
- Where to Take the Exam
- Retake Policy
- Exam Preparation Tips
- After the Exam
- What We Covered
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- Introduction
- What We Learned
- Follow Up
- What's Next
Instructor
Veronica Henry
Veronica Henry is an experienced technology professional turned freelance technology writer and entrepreneur. Veronica spent 10 years at IBM before leaving to pursue her passion for writing, the web, and all things technology related. She is a happily converted Linux enthusiast who currently holds CompTIA Linux+, Novell Certified Linux administrator (CLA), and LPIC-1 certifications in addition to her PMP, MCSE, and GSEC credentials. Veronica is also a budding fiction writer and co-founder of a social news and information website dedicated to the African diaspora.
