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        CompTIA Linux+ Training Boot Camp

        Infosec’s authorized CompTIA Linux+ Boot Camp is a hands-on training covering every important facet of the world’s most popular open source operating system. You’ll learn hardware and system configuration, system maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnostics, security, scripting and more.

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        • Five days of expert, live Linux+ instruction
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        • Unlimited practice exam attempts
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        • Free annual Infosec Skills subscription ($299 value!)
        • 1-year access to all boot camp video replays and materials
        • Onsite proctoring of exam
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        Hands-on training

        Our proprietary Infosec course material is designed to provide an extensive hands-on experience for you. Topics include:

        • Installation and configuration
        • The boot process
        • User and group administration
        • Filesystem administration, including quotas, FACLs, RAID and LVM
        • Task automation
        • Client networking
        • SELinux
        • Software management
        • Log files
        • Troubleshooting and more

         

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        Training overview

        This boot camp is an intense, five-day training designed to teach you the fundamental skills and knowledge required to successfully configure, manage and troubleshoot Linux systems. In addition to Linux’s significant presence in the server room, all the major public cloud providers offer Linux images as a way of speeding up virtual instance creation. Add on the fact that Linux-based Android accounts for approximately 80% of the smartphone market and you’ll find many IT careers are founded on Linux skills.

        What you'll learn

        During our Linux+ training course, you’ll learn hands-on skills that are relevant for any Linux distribution (Red Hat, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, etc.) such as how to:

        • Manage, control and automate Linux GNU open source tools
        • Create, edit and search Linux files and directories
        • Limit access within the file system by controlling permissions and ownership
        • Combine GNU filter commands in pipelines to process and format text data
        • Exploit Bash shell features to enhance the command line interface
        • Perform multiple tasks in shell scripts simultaneously
        • Building, linking and removing Linux files and directories
        • Setting and testing file permissions
        • Customizing start-up scripts for enhanced Bash interactivity
        • Running shell scripts for automation
        • Installing Linux software and configuring the network interface

        Who should attend

        • Network administrators
        • System administrators
        • Technical support specialists
        • Web administrators
        • Anyone looking to build a foundation of Linux skills that will stay with them throughout their career

        Prerequisites

        This Linux+ Boot Camp is designed for students that have extensive experience with at least one other operating system and a working knowledge of a UNIX-style editor. CompTIA recommends having an A+ and Network+ certification, or equivalent experience, as well as 12 months of Linux experience.

        Everything you need to earn your Linux+

        • Five days of expert, live Linux+ instruction
        • Exam Pass Guarantee
        • Exam voucher
        • Unlimited practice exam attempts
        • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
        • Free annual Infosec Skills subscription ($299 value!)
        • 1-year access to all boot camp video replays and materials
        • Onsite proctoring of exam
        • Pre-study learning path
        • Knowledge Transfer Guarantee
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        We guarantee you’ll pass your exam on the first attempt. Learn more. 

         

        Linux+ training schedule

        Infosec’s Linux+ training is more than just a boot camp. We support you before, during and after your live training to ensure you’re fully prepared for your exam — and get certified on your first attempt.

        • Before your boot camp
          • Start learning now. You’ll get immediate access to all the content in Infosec Skills, including an in-depth Linux+ prep course, the moment you enroll. Prepare for your live boot camp, uncover your knowledge gaps and maximize your training experience.

        • During your boot camp
          • Exploring Linux command-line tools

            • Work on the command line
            • Process test streams using filters
            • Use steams pipes and redirects
            • Search text files using regular expressions

            Managing software

            • Manage shared libraries
            • Use Debian package management
            • Use RPM and yum package management
            • Create, monitor and kill processes
            • Modify process execution priorities

            Configuring hardware

            • Determine and configure hardware settings
            • Design hard disk layout
            • Create partitions and filesystems
            • Maintain the integrity of filesystems
            • Control mounting and unmounting of filesystems

            Managing files

            • Perform basic file management
            • Manage disk quotas
            • Manage file permissions and ownership
            • Create and change hard and symbolic links
            • Find system files and place files in the correct location

            Booting Linux and editing files

            • Boot the system
            • Change runlevels/boot targets and shutdown or reboot system
            • Install a boot manager
            • Perform basic file editing operations using vi

            X Window, localization, printing

            • Install and configure X11
            • Set up a display manager
            • Accessibility
            • Localization and internationalization
            • Manage printers and printing

            Administering the system

            • Manage user and group accounts and related system files
            • Automate system administration tasks by scheduling jobs
            • Maintain system time
            • System logging

            Configuring basic networking

            • Fundamentals of internet protocols
            • Basic network configuration
            • Basic network troubleshooting
            • Configure client-side DNS

            Script, email, databases

            • Customize and use the shell environment
            • Customize or write simple scripts
            • SQL data management
            • Main transfer agent (MTA) basics

            Securing your system

            • Perform security administration tasks
            • Set up host security
            • Securing data with encryption
        • After your boot camp
          • Your boot camp includes a 1-year subscription to Infosec Skills, so you can take additional time to prepare for your exam, get a head start on your next certification goal or start earning CPEs.

        Free Linux+ training resources

        Average CompTIA Linux+ Salary

        With the continued growth of the cloud and big data in the enterprise, this trend is expected to continue for quite some time. The best way to get your foot in the door is to earn CompTIA’s Linux+ certification. Learn about salary outlook.

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        CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 – what changed with this cert and test?

        A new version of CompTIA Linux+ is specifically tailored for the IT pro who will want to acquire competency and expertise in handling this popular OS. Learn about all the changes that happened with Linux+

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        The Many Flavors of Linux

        Linux is not as popularly used in both the security- and user-focused computing worlds as other OSes such as Windows and macOS, but it can still be used for both. In fact, depending on your needs, there are many different flavors of Linux you can use.

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