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CompTIA Linux+ Specialization

Total Seminars

CompTIA Linux+ Specialization

Boost IT careers with CompTIA Linux+ Certification.

Master the Linux Command Line, System Administration, and Security Essentials

Michael Solomon

Instructor: Michael Solomon

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to install, configure, and manage Linux systems including file systems, user accounts, package management, and system services

  • How to secure Linux environments by implementing access controls, file permissions, SELinux/AppArmor, and network security configurations

  • How to automate Linux administration tasks using Bash scripting, manage containers with Docker, and troubleshoot system and network issues

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Specialization - 4 course series

Linux Foundations & System Architecture

Linux Foundations & System Architecture

Course 1, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to install Linux distributions and navigate the Linux file system hierarchy to manage files, directories, and links

  • How to configure storage including disk partitioning, LVM volumes, and file system creation and mounting

  • How to customize the Linux environment including shell configuration, environment variables, and system boot processes

Skills you'll gain

Category: System Configuration
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Category: Operating System Administration
Category: Software Installation
Category: Open Source Technology
Category: Linux
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Systems Administration
Category: File Systems
Category: File Management
Category: Ubuntu
Category: System Software
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Data Storage
Category: Unix
Networking, Shell & System Management

Networking, Shell & System Management

Course 2, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to configure Linux network interfaces, manage IP addressing and routing, and troubleshoot Linux network connectivity issues

  • How to write and execute Bash shell scripts and use shell features including variables, conditionals, loops, and functions

  • How to manage Linux users, groups, processes, and software packages using command-line tools and package management systems

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Process Management
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Linux
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Operating System Administration
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Virtualization
Category: Shell Script
Category: Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Unix
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Network Support
Category: Network Routing
Category: User Accounts
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Unix Commands
systemd, Containers & Linux Security

systemd, Containers & Linux Security

Course 3, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to manage Linux system services and system state using systemd including unit files, targets, and service troubleshooting

  • How to deploy, manage, and secure containers using Docker including images, volumes, networking, and container lifecycle management

  • How to implement Linux security controls including DAC/MAC file permissions, SELinux/AppArmor policies, and firewall rules to harden Linux systems

Skills you'll gain

Category: Containerization
Category: Linux
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Cryptography
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Docker (Software)
Category: Firewall
Category: Computer Security
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Authentications
Category: Operating System Administration
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Security Controls
Category: System Configuration
Category: Hardening
Category: Cryptographic Protocols
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Security Engineering
Automation, Scripting & Troubleshooting

Automation, Scripting & Troubleshooting

Course 4, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to automate Linux administration tasks using advanced Bash scripting techniques including functions, error handling, and cron scheduling

  • How to use Python scripts for Linux system automation tasks including file management, process control, and API interactions

  • How to systematically troubleshoot Linux system and network issues using diagnostic tools, log analysis, and performance monitoring

Skills you'll gain

Category: Linux
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: System Configuration
Category: Python Programming
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Automation
Category: Ansible
Category: Software Configuration Management
Category: Scripting
Category: Devops Tools
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Version Control
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: Shell Script

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