The CompTIA Linux+ [Powered by LPI] certification is a vendor neutral credential. In order to received Comp TIA Linux+ certification, a candidate must pass two exams.
The first exam is CompTia Linux+ [Powered by LP] exam number LX0-101. This exam measures a portion of the competencies required, as described in the exam objectives below.
Candidates are encouraged to use this document to guide their studies. The contents of the examination help prioritize topics and provide a guide of what to expect on this CompTIA Linux+ [Powered by LPI] exam. The table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the extent to which they are represented.
| Domain |
% of Examination |
| 101 System Architecture |
14% |
| 102 Linux Installation and Package Management |
18% |
| 103 GNU and Unix Commands |
43% |
| 104 Devices, Linux Filesystems, Filesystem Hierachy Standard |
25% |
| Total |
100% |
The CompTIA Linux+ [Powered by LPI] certification is a vendor neutral credential. In order to receive CompTIA Linux+ certification, a candidate must pass two exams. The second exam is CompTIA Linux+ [Powered by LPI] exam number LX0-102. This exam measures the remaining competencies (beyond those in exam number LX0-101) required , as described in the exam objectives below.
Candidates are encouraged to use this document to guide their studies. The contents of the examination help prioritize topics and provide a guide of what to expect on this CompTIA Linux+ [Powered by LPI] exam.
| Domain |
% of Examination |
| 105 Shells, Scripting and Data Management |
17% |
| 106 User Interface and Desktops |
8% |
| 107 Administrative Tasks |
20% |
| 108 Essential System Services |
17% |
| 109 Networking Fundamentals |
23% |
| 110 Security |
15% |
| Total |
100% |
COURSE OUTLINE
Linux+ 2009
Course Introduction
Instructor Introduction
Course Overview
Module 1: Getting Started with Linux
Module Overview
Linux and its History
Basic Commands
Documentation
Booting and Shutting Down
Module Review
Module 2: Linux File System
Module Overview
File System Types
Partitioning
Navigation
Managing and Maintaining the File System
Module Review
Module 3: Users and Groups
Module Overview
User Groups and Profiles
03: Managing User Accounts
Module Review
Module 4: Working with Files
Module Overview
VI Editor
Locating Files
Links
Backup and Restore
MySQL
Permissions
Special Permissions
Module Review
Module 5: Scripting
Module Overview
Shells
Customizing the Bash Shell
I/O and Control Statements
Module Review
Module 6: Printing
Module Overview
Module Overview
Configuring local Printers and Printer File Commands
Print Jobs and Queues and Remote Printing
Module Review
Module 7: Packages
Module Overview
Using RPM
Verifying Packages, Updating Packages and Repositories
YUM Commands and Install with YUM
Debian Package Manager
Source Files
Module Review
Module 8: Networking
Module Overview
Connecting to a Network
Configuring Routes
Configuring DHCP
Configuring DNS
Implementing Network File Sharing Services
Configuring NIS
Managing Remote Network Servers
Configuring Web Servers
Implementing Apache Access Control
Implementing Access Control in a Proxy Server
Configuring E-mail Services
Module Review
Module 9: Hardware
Module Overview
Common Hardware
Power Management
Removable Hardware
Mass Storage Devices
Logical Volumes
Disk Quotas
Module Review
Module 10: Linux Kernel
Module Overview
Exploring the Linux Kernel and Customizing Kernel Modules
Creating an initrd Image
Managing Device Drivers
Monitoring Hardware Devices, Processes and Resources
Module Review
Module 11: Processes
Module Overview
Jobs and Background Processes
Using Process Table
Delayed, Detached and Scheduled Jobs
System Time
Module Review
Module 12: System Services
Module Overview
Configuring System Services
Monitoring System Logs
Configuring SELinux
Module Review
Module 13: Securing Linux
Module Overview
Examining System Security
Securing User Accounts
Enabling Firewall Functionality and Implementing Security Auditing
Intrusion Detection
Module Review
Demonstration: Security Based Distributions
Module 14: Pre-Installation Considerations and Installing
Module Overview
Preparing For Installation
Identifying Phases of the Linux Boot Sequence
Configuring GRUB
Install Overview
Installing SUSE
Installing Fedora
Installing CentOS
Installing Debian
Configuring the GUI and Performing Post-Installation Tasks
Module Review
Module 15: Troubleshooting
Module Overview
Troubleshooting System-Based Issues and Hardware Issues
Troubleshooting Network Connection and Security Issues
Module Review
Course Review
Final Thoughts
