This course provides not only the conceptual knowledge, but also the hands-on skills necessary to work with the Linux operation systems in a network administration environment. Comprehensive coverage includes updated information pertinent to the latest Linux distributions, as well as new storage technologies such as LVM and ext4. Students will learn about new and expanded material on key job-related networking services including FTP, NFS, Samba, Apache, DNS, DHCP, NTP, RADIUS, LDAP, Squid, Sendmail, Postfix, X, SSH, VNC, SQL, and updated information on security practices and technologies. The Hands-On Projects help students practice new skills, and review questions and key terms reinforce important concepts.This course empower users to successfully pass CompTIA’s Linux+ Certification exam(LXO-101, LXO-102).
Certificate:Completion of this course certifies proficient fundamental Linux skills based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skill Competence is available upon request.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs: Competencies (skills you will learn):- Identify the characteristics of various Linux distributions and where to find them
- Explain the common uses of Linux in industry today
- Prepare for and install Fedora Linux using good practices
- Outline the structure of the Linux interface
- Enter basic shell commands and find command documentation
- Describe the various types of Linux files and view filenames and file types
- Search text files for regular expressions using grep
- Use the vi editor to manipulate text files
- Use hard disk quotas to limit user space usage
- Describe the types and configurations of SCSI devices
- Explain the different levels of RAID and types of RAID configurations
- Describe how to install Linux from source files on CDs, USB flash memory drives, hard disk, or network servers
- Install Fedora Linux using a kickstart file
- Troubleshoot the installation process
- Access an installed system using System Rescue
- Identify and manipulate common shell environment variables
- Create and execute basic shell scripts
- Summarize the major steps necessary to boot a Linux system
- Configure the LILO and GRUB boot loaders
- Explain how the init daemon initializes the system at boot time into different runlevels
- Configure the system to start daemons upon entering certain runlevels
- Configure X Windows settings
- View processes using standard Linux utilities
- Schedule commands to execute in the future using the at daemon
- Set up, manage, and print to printers on a Linux system
- Understand the purpose of log files and how they are administered
- Create, modify, manage, and delete user and group accounts
- Outline the features of common compression utilities
- Perform system backups using the tar, cpio, and dump commands
- View and extract archives using the tar, cpio, and restore commands
- Compile and install software packages from source code
- Use the Red Hat Package Manager to install, manage, and remove software packages
- Configure a modem, ISDN, and DSL interface
- Identify common network services
- Use command-line and graphical utilities to perform remote administration
- Configure infrastructure network services, including DHCP, DNS, NTP, and NIS
- Configure Web services using the Apache Web server
- Configure file sharing services, including Samba, NFS, and FTP
- Configure e-mail services, including Sendmail and Postfix
- Configure database services using PostgreSQL
- Monitor system performance using command-line and graphical utilities
- Identify and fix common performance problems
- Describe the different facets of Linux security
- Increase the security of a Linux computer
- Outline measures and utilities that can be used to detect a Linux security breach
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length:The estimated length of this course is 120 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Course Location & Schedule:Tooele Tech Campus
88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays
Must be at least in the 9th grade. Courses in the Information Technology Programs are to be taken in order. The course list can be found on the information sheet for each program or by contacting Student Services.
Textbooks & Materials:- Linux + Guide to Linux Certification 3rd Ed. – Optional ISBN:9781418837211
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Tuition & Fees:Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this web site or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.