CompTIA
Linux+ Certification Training
Course
Description
The CompTIA Linux+ Certification is designed to measure the competencies
of the Linux Professional with 6 months of experience with the
Linux operating system. This person provides basic installation,
operation, administration and troubleshooting services for the
Linux operating system on workstations and servers.
Also required
is the ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of computer
hardware. The table below lists the Sections measured
by this examination and the extent to which they are
represented in the examination.
Included
with this training:
· 6 CD-ROMs with over 12 hours of instruction
by Brian James Bork
· 1 comprehensive study guide
· Hands-on labs to reinforce important concepts
· Measure Up Exam Simulator
· 24 x 7 Live Mentors
· Exclusive Exam Pass Guarantee
· Comprehensive, understandable, and reusable
as reference material.
Section
|
%
of Examination |
| 1.0
Planning the Implementation |
4% |
| 2.0
Installation |
12% |
| 3.0
Configuration |
15% |
| 4.0
Administration |
18% |
| 5.0
System Maintenance |
14% |
| 6.0
Troubleshooting |
18% |
| 7.0
Identify, Install, and Maintain System Hardware |
19% |
| TOTAL |
100%
|
Section
1.0 Planning the Implementation
This Section
requires the basic knowledge and skills to associate
different hardware, software and services options
with the specific purposes and requirements of Linux
users. Content Limits
1.1 Identify
purpose of Linux machine based on predetermined customer
requirements (e.g., appliance, desktop system, database,
mail server)
1.2 Identify
all system hardware required and validate that it
is supported by Linux (e.g., CPUs, RAM, graphics cards,
storage devices, network interface cards, modem)
1.3 Determine
what software and services should be installed (e.g.,
client applications for workstation, server services
for desired task), check requirements and validate
that Linux supports it.
1.4 Determine
how storage space will be allocated to file systems.
(e.g., partition schemes)
1.5 Compare
and contrast how major Linux licensing schemes work
(e.g., GNU/GPL, freeware, shareware, open source,
closed source, artistic license)
1.6 Identify
the function of different Linux services (e.g., Apache,
Squid, SAMBA, Send mail, ipchains, BIND)
1.7 Identify
strengths and weaknesses of different distributions
and their packaging solutions (e.g., tar ball vs.
RPM/DEB)
1.8 Describe
the functions, features, and benefits of a Linux solution
as compared with other operating systems (e.g., Linux
players, distributions, available software)
1.9 Identify
how the Linux kernel version numbering works
1.10 Identify
where to obtain software and resources
1.11 Determine
customer resources for a solution (e.g., staffing,
budget, training)
Section
2.0 Installation
This Section
requires the basic knowledge and skills to determine
installation methods, select appropriate settings,
protocols and software packages, and validate correct
performance.
2.1 Determine
appropriate method of installation based on the environment
(e.g., boot disk, CD-ROM, Network (HTTP, FTP, NFS,
SMB))
2.2 Describe
the different types of Linux installation interaction
and determine which to use for a given situation (e.g.,
GUI, text, network)
2.3 Select
appropriate parameters for Linux installation (e.g.,
language, time zones, keyboard, mouse)
2.4 Select
packages based on the machine’s "role"
(e.g., Workstation, Server, Custom)
2.5 Select
appropriate options for partitions based on pre-installation
choices (e.g., FDISK, third party partitioning software)
2.6 Partition
according to your pre-installation plan using fdisk
(e.g., /boot, / , /usr, /var/home, SWAP)
2.7 Configure
file systems (e.g., (ext2) or (ext3) or REISER)
2.8 Select
appropriate networking configuration and protocols
(e.g., modems, Ethernet, Token-Ring)
2.9 Select
appropriate security settings (e.g., Shadow password,
root password, umask value, password limitations and
password rules)
2.10 Create
users and passwords during installation
2.11 Install
and configure Xfree86 server
2.12 Select
Video card support (e.g., chipset, memory, support
resolution(s))
2.13 Select
appropriate monitor manufacturer and settings (e.g.,
custom, vertical, horizontal, refresh)
2.14 Select
the appropriate window managers or desktop environment
(e.g., KDE, GNOME)
2.15 Explain
when and why the kernel will need to be recompiled
2.16 Install
boot loader (e.g., LILO, MBR vs. first sector of boot
partition)
2.17 Install
and uninstall applications after installing the operating
system (e.g., RPM, tar, gzip)
2.18 Read
the Log files created during installation to verify
the success of the installation
2.19 Validate
that an installed application is performing correctly
in both a test and a production environment
Section
3.0 Configuration
This Section
requires the basic knowledge and skills to configure
system settings, network services, and access rights.
3.1 Reconfigure
the Xwindow System with automated utilities (e.g.,
Xconfigurator, XF86Setup)
3.2 Configure
the client’s workstation for remote access (e.g.,
ppp, ISDN)
3.3 Set
environment variables (e.g., PATH, DISPLAY, TERM)
3.4 Configure
basic network services and settings (e.g., netconfig,
linuxconf; settings for TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
3.5 Configure
basic server services (e.g., X, SMB, NIS, NFS)
3.6 Configure
basic Internet services (e.g., HTTP, POP, SMTP, SNMP,
FTP)
3.7 Identify
when swap space needs to be increased
3.8 Add
and configure printers
3.9 Install
and configure add-in hardware (e.g., monitors, modems,
network interfaces, scanners)
3.10 Reconfigure
boot loader (e.g., LILO)
3.11 Identify
the purpose and characteristics of configuration files
(e.g., BASH, inittab, fstab, /etc/*)
3.12 Edit
basic configuration files (e.g., BASH files, inittab,
fstab)
3.13 Load,
remove, and edit list modules (e.g., insmod, rmmod,
Ismod, modprobe)
3.14 Document
the installation of the operating system, including
configuration
3.15 Configure
access rights (e.g., rlogin NIS, FTP, TFTP, SSH, Telnet)
Section 4.0 Administration
This Section
requires the basic knowledge and skills to manage
users, file systems, services, devices and run levels
using common shell commands, administrative utilities,
and super user privileges.
4.1 Create
and delete users
4.2 Modify
existing users (e.g., password, groups, personal information)
4.3 Create,
modify and delete groups
4.4 Identify
and change file permissions, modes and types by using
chmod, chown and chgrp
4.5 Manage
and navigate the Linux hierarchy (e.g., /etc, /usr,
/bin, /var)
4.6 Manage
and navigate the standard Linux file system (e.g.,
mv, mkdir, ls, rm)
4.7 Perform
administrative tasks while logged in as root, or by
using the su command (e.g., understand commands that
are dangerous to the system)
4.8 Mount
and manage file systems and devices (e.g., /mnt, /dev,
du, df, mount, umount)
4.9 Describe
and use the features of the multi-user environment
(e.g., virtual terminals, multiple logins)
4.10 Use
common shell commands and expressions
4.11 Use
network commands to connect to and manage remote systems
(e.g., telnet, ftp, ssh, net stat, transfer files,
redirect Xwindow)
4.12 Create,
extract and edit file and tape archives using tar
4.13 Manage
run levels using init and shutdown
4.14 Stop,
start, and restart services (daemons) as needed (e.g.,
init files)
4.15 Manage
print spools and queues
4.16 Create,
edit and save files using vi
4.17 Manage
and navigate the Graphical User Interface (e.g., menus,
xterm)
4.18 Program
basic shell scripts using common shell commands (e.g.,
grep, find, cut, if)
Section
5.0 System Maintenance
This Section
requires the basic knowledge and skills to monitor
and maintain processes, network interfaces, system
logs, security, and backup.
5.1 Create
and manage local storage devices and file systems
(e.g., fsck, fdisk, mkfs)
5.2 Verify
user and root cron jobs and understand the function
of cron
5.3 Identify
core dumps and remove or forward as appropriate
5.4 Run
and interpret ifconfig
5.5 Download
and install patches and updates (e.g., packages, tgz)
5.6 Differentiate
core services from non-critical services (e.g., ps,
PID, PPID, init, timer)
5.7 Identify,
execute and kill processes (ps, kill, killall)
5.8 Monitor
system log files regularly for errors, logins, and
unusual activity
5.9 Document
work performed on a system
5.10 Perform
and verify backups and restores
5.11 Perform
and verify security best practices (e.g., passwords,
physical environments)
5.12 Assess
security risks (e.g., location, sensitive data, file
system permissions, remove/disable unused accounts,
audit system services/programs)
5.13 Set
daemon and process permissions (e.g., SUID? SGID?
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Section
6.0 Troubleshooting
This Section
requires the basic knowledge and skills to identify,
inspect and diagnose problems in the Linux operating
system, and apply remedies using common commands and
utilities.
6.1 Identify
and locate the problem by determining whether the
problem is hardware, operating system, application
software, configuration or the user
6.2 Describe
troubleshooting best practices (i.e., methodology)
6.3 Examine
and edit configuration files based on symptoms of
a problem using system utilities
6.4 Examine,
start, and stop processes based on the signs and symptoms
of a problem
6.5 Use
system status tools to examine system resources and
statuses (e.g., fsck, set serial)
6.6 Use
systems boot disk(s) and root disk on workstation
and server to diagnose and rescue file system
6.7 Inspect
and determine cause of errors from system log files
6.8 Use
disk utilities to solve file system problems (e.g.,
mount, umount)
6.9 Resolve
problems based on user feedback (e.g., rights, unable
to login to the system, unable to print, unable to
receive or transmit mail)
6.10 Recognize
common errors (e.g., package dependencies, library
errors, version conflicts)
6.11 Take
appropriate action on boot errors (e.g., LILO, bootstrap)
6.12 Identify
backup and restore errors
6.13 Identify
application failure on server (e.g., Web page, telnet,
ftp, pop3, snmp)
6.14 Identify
and use trouble shooting commands (e.g., locate, find,
grep, ? , <, >, >>, cat, tail)
6.15 Locate
troubleshooting resources and update as allowable
(e.g., Web, man pages, howtos, info pages, LUGs)
6.16 Use
network utilities to identify network and connectivity
problems (e.g., ping, route, trace route, netstat,
Isof)
Section
7.0 Identify, Install, and Maintain System Hardware
This Section
requires the basic knowledge and skills of core and
peripheral hardware installation, configuration, and
troubleshooting in a Linux environment. It includes
generic hardware issues and Linux specific hardware
issues.
7.1 Identify
basic terms, concepts, and functions of system components,
including how each component should work during normal
operation and during the boot process
7.2 Assure
that system hardware is configured correctly prior
to installation (e.g., IRQs, BIOS, DMA, SCSI settings,
cabling) by identifying proper procedures for installing
and configuring ATA devices
7.3 Assure
that system hardware is configured correctly prior
to installation (e.g., IRQs, BIOS, DMA, SCSI settings,
cabling) by identifying proper procedures for installing
and configuring SCSI and IEEE 1394 devices
7.4 Assure
that system hardware is configured correctly prior
to installation (e.g., IRQs, BIOS, DMA, SCSI, cabling)
settings by identifying proper procedures for installing
and configuring peripheral devices
7.5 Assure
that system hardware is configured correctly prior
to installation (e.g., IRQs, BIOS, DMA, SCSI, cabling)
settings by identifying available IRQs, DMAs, and
I/O addresses and procedures for device installation
and configuration
7.6 Remove
and replace hardware and accessories (e.g., cables
and components) based on symptoms of a problem by
identifying basic procedures for adding and removing
field replaceable components
7.7 Remove
and replace hardware and accessories (e.g., cables
and components) based on symptoms of a problem by
identifying common symptoms and problems associated
with each component and how to troubleshoot and isolate
the problems
7.8 Identify
basic networking concepts, including how a network
works
7.9 Identify
proper procedures for diagnosing and troubleshooting
ATA devices
7.10 Identify
proper procedures for diagnosing and troubleshooting
SCSI devices
7.11 Identify
proper procedures for diagnosing and troubleshooting
peripheral devices
7.12 Identify
proper procedures for diagnosing and troubleshooting
core system hardware
7.13 Identify
and maintain mobile system hardware (e.g., PCMCIA,
APM)
*Outlines
are subject to change.
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