Technical Training

ComTIA's Linux+ certification is an internationally recognized credential that measures vendor-neutral Linux knowledge and skills for an individual with at least six months practical experience.

What Marketbridge Offers You
We provide our students with instruction delivered by real-world consultants and our Linux+ course is no exception.

Our instructor is an O'Reilly author of numerous Unix books and articles. Being an expert consultant in networking and OS security, our Linux+ instructor regularly performs consulting engagements and contributes to ONLamp technology forums and discussions. Rest assured, Marketbridge students are in good hands!

Prerequisites
Ideally, students should have a general networking background with at least 6 months experience with any operating system. Course prerequisites include ComTIA's Network+ or A+ courses, however, this is not a requirement as both novice and intermediate students find this course helpful in gaining a better understanding of Linux.

What Students Will Learn
Our Linux+ 5 day Boot Camp will prepare students to write CompTIA Linux+ exam (XK0-002). Students taking this training will learn the fundamentals of the Linux operating system including how to configure Linux system services, how to manage a Linux system in a networked environment, and finally, how to manage the servers a Linux system provides. A maximum of 12 students per class is permitted and students are provided with access to their own workstation, 1 class manual and CompTIA study guides. Also included in the course costs, are student daily treats and beverages. The course goal is to assist students in obtaining the necessary knowledge and skills to help them pass the Linux+ exam and obtain Linux+ designation. Complete course details are noted below and it is also available in PDF format.

Target Audience
Professionals who want to certify their technical knowledge in installation, operation and troubleshooting for Linux operating systems should consider this certification.

Our Guarantee
Marketbridge has a gained a strong reputation as a leader in the field of IT Training. Should you think that Marketbridge has not met up to your expectations, we will gladly welcome you back to a second class free of charge with another Instructor. We take our training and reputation very seriously.

Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Linux

• A history of Linux and Unix
• Linux Growth
• Linux Success and Limitations

Module 2: Linux Distributions and Kernel

• The Kernel
• The Distributions
• Packaging

• Common Applications (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, etc.)
• Linux Server Software
• Linux Services

Module 4: Linux Installation

• Preparations and Verification
• Installing Linux
• Installing the Graphical User Interface

• Command-line, Network Installation
• Review for Advanced Installation
• Setting up dual-boot
• Installing Additional Software
• Kernel Upgrades
• Log Files
• Testing the Installation

• Introduction to X-Windows
• Configuration of X-Windows

• Network Protocols Setup
• Setting up DNS
• Using Linuxconf
• Client Services Configuration
• Internet Services Configuration
• Remote Access Configuration

• Hardware Compatibility
• Environment
• Bash Setup

• Runlevels
• Managing Services
• Linux Printing Configuration
• VI, Tar

• Users and Groups
• A trip around Linux
• Permissions
• Managing File Systems

• Environment for Multiple Users
• GUI
• Basic Shell Commands

• Processes
• Log Files

• File System Management
• Partitions
• Automation and Scheduling (cron)
• Network Interfaces
• Installing Packages and Patches

• Environment Security
• System Security
• Server Software Security

• Tools and Commands
• Disaster Recovery
• Restoring Data

• Troubleshooting the Startup Process
• Analyzing Bootup Error Messages
• Tools
• Linux Boot Disk

• Problem Identification
• Methods for Troubleshooting Resources
• Log Files
• Tools
• Process Management

• Common Problems for Users
• Application Issues
• Problems with Backing up and Restoring
• Software Issues

• Connectivity Issues
• Hardware Issues

• Motherboard
• Resources
• Peripherals
• SCSI Devices
• IDE Devices
• Support for Various Devices
• Linux for a Laptop