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CompTIA Linux+ Certification Training in Skokie

Enroll in or hire us to teach our CompTIA Linux+ Certification class in Skokie, Illinois by calling us @303.377.6176. Like all HSG classes, CompTIA Linux+ Certification may be offered either onsite or via instructor led virtual training. Consider looking at our public training schedule to see if it is scheduled: Public Training Classes
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Course Description

  

This course is designed for IT professionals whose primary job responsibility is the management of servers and other devices running the Linux operating system. A typical student in this course should have at least nine months of hands-on Linux experience and at least one and a half years of IT experience in other computing environments. The target student should wish to expand their skillset to support their career in Linux system administration and operation.

 

This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Linux+ certification and who want to prepare for Exam XK0-004. The Linux+ certification can validate the student's understanding and skill in configuring, monitoring, and supporting Linux systems.

Course Length: 5 Days
Course Tuition: $2090 (US)

Prerequisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have at least foundational experience with general systems administration procedures, some hands-on exposure to one or more Linux distributions, as well as knowledge of computing hardware and basic networking and cybersecurity concepts.

Course Outline

  

Lesson 1: Performing Basic Linux Tasks

 Topic A: Identify the Linux Design Philosophy

 Topic B: Enter Shell Commands

 Topic C: Get Help with Linux

 

Lesson 2: Managing Users and Groups

 Topic A: Assume Superuser Privileges

 Topic B: Create, Modify, and Delete Users

 Topic C: Create, Modify, and Delete Groups

 Topic D: Query Users and Groups

 Topic E: Configure Account Profiles

 

Lesson 3: Managing Permissions and Ownership

 Topic A: Modify File and Directory Permissions

 Topic B: Modify File and Directory Ownership

 Topic C: Configure Special Permissions and Attributes

 Topic D: Troubleshoot Permissions Issues

 

Lesson 4: Managing Storage

 Topic A: Create Partitions

 Topic B: Manage Logical Volumes

 Topic C: Mount File Systems

 Topic D: Manage File Systems

 Topic E: Navigate the Linux Directory Structure

 Topic F: Troubleshoot Storage Issues

 

Lesson 5: Managing Files and Directories

 Topic A: Create and Edit Text Files

 Topic B: Search for Files

 Topic C: Perform Operations on Files and Directories

 Topic D: Process Text Files

 Topic E: Manipulate File Output

 

Lesson 6: Managing Kernel Modules

 Topic A: Explore the Linux Kernel

 Topic B: Install and Configure Kernel Modules

 Topic C: Monitor Kernel Modules

 

Lesson 7: Managing the Linux Boot Process

 Topic A: Configure Linux Boot Components

 Topic B: Configure GRUB 2

 

Lesson 8: Managing System Components

 Topic A: Configure Localization Options

 Topic B: Configure GUIs

 Topic C: Manage Services

 Topic D: Troubleshoot Process Issues

 Topic E: Troubleshoot CPU and Memory Issues

 

Lesson 9: Managing Devices

 Topic A: Identify the Types of Linux Devices

 Topic B: Configure Devices

 Topic C: Monitor Devices

 Topic D: Troubleshoot Hardware Issues

 

Lesson 10: Managing Networking

 Topic A: Identify TCP/IP Fundamentals

 Topic B: Identify Linux Server Roles

 Topic C: Connect to a Network

 Topic D: Configure DHCP and DNS Client Services

 Topic E: Configure Cloud and Virtualization Technologies

 Topic F: Troubleshoot Networking Issues

 

Lesson 11: Managing Packages and Software

 Topic A: Identify Package Managers

 Topic B: Manage RPM Packages with YUM

 Topic C: Manage Debian Packages with APT

 Topic D: Configure Repositories

 Topic E: Acquire Software

 Topic F: Build Software from Source Code

 Topic G: Troubleshoot Software Dependency Issues

 

Lesson 12: Securing Linux Systems

 Topic A: Implement Cybersecurity Best Practices

 Topic B: Implement Identity and Access Management Methods

 Topic C: Configure SELinux or AppArmor

 Topic D: Configure Firewalls

 Topic E: Implement Logging Services

 Topic F: Back Up, Restore, and Verify Data

 

Lesson 13: Working with Bash Scripts

 Topic A: Customize the Bash Shell Environment

 Topic B: Identify Scripting and Programming Fundamentals

 Topic C: Write and Execute a Simple Bash Script

 Topic D: Incorporate Control Statements in Bash Scripts

 

Lesson 14: Automating Tasks

 Topic A: Schedule Jobs

 Topic B: Implement Version Control Using Git

 Topic C: Identify Orchestration Concepts

 

Lesson 15: Installing Linux

 Topic A: Prepare for Linux Installation

 Topic B: Perform the Installation

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Linux Unix Uses & Stats

Linux Unix is Used For:
Desktop Mainframe Computers Mobile Devices Embedded Devices
Difficulty
Popularity
Year Created
1991/1971
Pros
Performance:
Linux supports many efficient tools and operates them seamlessly. Because it's architecture is lightweight it runs faster than both Windows 8.1 and 10. 
 
Security:
Because Linux is an open-source software,  anyone can contribute code to help enhance the users’ experience i.e., adding features, fixing bugs, reducing security risks, and more.
 
 
Software Development:
The terminal in Linux is a *wild card*. You can do almost anything with it. This includes software installation, application and server configurations, file system management, and etc.
 
Large-scale:
Open-source projects benefit from having an attentive community. As a result, Linux is more secure than Windows. Instead of installing anti viruses to clean malware, you just have to stick to the recommended repositories. 
 
Efficient: 
Developers have the convenience of running servers, training machine learning models, accessing remote machines, and compiling and running scripts from the same terminal window. 
 
Free: 
Linux is free (you can put it on as many systems as you like) and you can change it to suit your needs.
Cons
Learning Curve: 
Linux is not for everyone, there is a learning curve in switching to Ubuntu. To actually learn Linux efficiently would take a user one to several years.
 
No Tech Support:
Unlike Windows, there isn’t a dedicated tech support, so getting help for things is up to you. 
 
Designer Compatabilty:
Linux is not as user friendly as Windows or as ‘straight out of the box design’ As an example for design choices, Adobe hasn’t released any of its products to Linux users. So it’s impossible to run them directly. The Ubuntu alternative is a free software called GIMP. 
 
Gaming Capabilities: 
Most games aren’t available in Linux. But that’s not to say you can’t make it happen, it's just not as easy.   
Linux Unix Job Market
Average Salary
$85k-$105k
Job Count
n/a
Top Job Locations

New York City
Boston
San Francisco 
Complimentary Skills to have along with Linux Unix
The following are types of jobs that may require Linux skills.  The top 15 job titles on Dice.com that mention Linux in their postings are:
- DevOps Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Java Developer
- Systems Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Senior Software Engineer
- Network Engineer
- Python Developer
- Linux Systems Administrator
- Software Developer
- System Administrator
- Linux Administrator
- Linux Engineer
- Senior Java Developer
- C++ Developer

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