CompTIA Linux+ certifies IT professionals in Linux administration, covering system configuration, command line, networking, and security. It’s vendor-neutral, applicable to various Linux distributions, ideal for systems administrators and network administrators seeking to showcase their Linux skills.
- System Architecture: Configuring hardware, booting processes, and system installation.
- Linux Installation and Package Management: Installing Linux and managing software packages.
- GNU and Unix Commands: Using basic shell commands, scripting, and data management.
- Devices, Linux Filesystems, Filesystem Hierarchy Standard: Managing filesystems, partitions, and file types.
- Shells, Scripting, and Data Management: Writing scripts, automating tasks, and managing data.
- User Interfaces and Desktops: Setting up graphical user interfaces and desktops in Linux.
- Administrative Tasks: Managing users and groups, job scheduling, and localization.
- Essential System Services: Managing system services, network settings, and user interfaces.
- Networking Fundamentals: Configuring basic network settings and troubleshooting network issues.
- Security: Implementing security measures, access controls, and performing security tasks.
Before tackling the CompTIA Linux+ certification, you should have:
- Basic understanding of computer hardware and networking concepts.
- Familiarity with operating systems fundamentals.
- Some experience with Linux command line and basic Linux administration tasks is helpful but not mandatory.
