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COURSE DESCRIPTION
CompTIA Linux Pro
Course summary
CompTIA Linux+
About this course
TestOut Linux Pro prepares you for the CompTIA Linux+ certification, which validates your ability to manage, secure, automate and troubleshoot Linux systems in cloud and hybrid environments.
The course combines instructional content, videos and hands-on labs so you can practice real Linux administration tasks, then check your readiness for the exam.
Course Specifications and Overview
- Features learning materials including 130 videos, 111 demonstrations, 102 simulations, 128 fact sheets, and 102 exams.
- Introduces basic Linux file management, server roles, Linux implementations, and the TestOut Lab Simulator.
Basic System Navigation and Shell Usage
- Details how to use the Linux shell, configuration files, text editors like vim and nano, aliases, and environment variables.
- Covers file and directory management, redirection, piping, links, search utilities, and the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS).
Installation, Localization, Booting, and Shutdown
- Guides system design, OS installation, locale settings, system services, and GRUB2 bootloaders.
- Explains systemd boot targets, system services management, and immediate or notified system shutdown methods.
User Interfaces, Desktop, and Software Management
- Examines Linux desktop environments, graphical user interfaces, remote desktop access, and accessibility settings.
- Details software packaging tools, including RPM, YUM/DNF, dpkg/apt, and shared libraries.
Users, Groups, and File System Administration
- Outlines administration of user accounts, group memberships, elevated privileges, and troubleshooting user or permission issues.
- Instructs on storage types, partitioning (MBR, GUID), Logical Volume Manager (LVM), mounting file systems, maintenance, disk quotas, permissions, and ACLs.
Hardware, Process Management, and System Monitoring
- Explores device drivers, kernel module management, and hardware interactions (hotplug/coldplug).
- Addresses monitoring processes, task scheduling using at, cron, and anacron, system time/NTP configuration, and log monitoring via journald and logrotate.
Networking and Virtualization
- Covers IPv4/IPv6 networking, NetworkManager, route configuration, DNS settings, firewalls, and network troubleshooting tools.
- Introduces cloud computing concepts, hypervisors, virtual machines, sandboxed apps (snaps, flatpak), containers, and virtual networking.
Scripting, Automation, and System Security
- Discusses Bash scripting, shell logic, version control using Git, and orchestration concepts.
- Establishes best practices for security including root controls (sudo), login blocking, OpenSSH configuration, SSH tunneling, SELinux, AppArmor, and VPN access.
Certification Practice Exams
- Provides objectives, domain reviews, and practice exams for the CompTIA Linux Pro certification.
- Delivers comprehensive domain reviews, question sets, and practice exams aligned with the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) certification.