Linux+ Networking & Administration Training Course

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If You Want to Become a Linux Admin, Sharpen Your Linux Skills, or Even Gain Your CompTIA Linux+ Certification, then Train Signal's New Course is for You!

• Learn Linux Networking by Watching it Configured on an Actual Network!
• 16 Hours (on CD) of  Top Quality Linux Training Videos All Instructor-Led!
• Scenario based training
• PDF of Instructor Notes allow you to follow along with the videos and take more organized notes.
• Multiple File Formats Make It Convenient for You To Learn Anywhere You Go! iPod Video, Mp3 Audio, .WMV & high quality .AVI video
• Learn How to Administer Your Very Own Network
• FREE FULL VERSION of Transcender's CompTIA Linux+ Practice Exam! (SAVE $159!)We've partnered with Transcender®, the leading exam simulation provider in the world! Purchased separately, you would pay $159. But you get it FREE as the perfect training companion to our CompTIA Linux+ course!
• CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC) - Linux + Training Videos
• The Most Effective Way to Learn Linux+
• Taught by an Expert with "Real World" Linux Experience!

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"Am I Qualified To Take This CompTIA Linux+ Course?"

YES! Basic Windows/ computer knowledge is required. CompTIA recommends taking the A+ and Network+ Certifications first. System admin & networking knowledge isn't required, but is a huge plus.

CompTIA Linux+ Course Outline:

Video 1
Introduction to Linux
This foundational video talks about the basics of Linux and a comparison with Windows

• What is Linux?
• History of Linux
• Types of Linux, Linux vs. Unix
• Comparison of Linux vs. Windows
• Strengths and Weaknesses of Linux

Video 2
Introduction to Linux Certifications
We'll talk about the multiple certifications available for Linux

• Linux+
• Redhat RHCT/RHCE
• LPI
• CLP/CLE9
• LCA
• Unix Certifications

Video 3
Installing Linux
Scenario based instruction explaining the proper hardware and methods of installing Linux.

• Identify Proper Hardware
• Methods for Installing Linux
• Linux Multimedia Options
• Determine a purpose for the Linux Machine
• Configuring Linux File Systems
• Configuring Boot Managers
• Configuring Network Options
• Configuring Linux Installation Parameters
• Installing Linux

Video 4
Using Linux – Part 1
Learn how Linux works – it’s applications, navigating Linux, and common tasks and commands.

• Common Linux tasks – log in , log out, task manager, panels, screens
• Common GUI Applications
• Command Line Shell vs. GUI Interface
• Directory Structure/ Navigation
• Changing Resolution and Colors

Video 5
Using Linux – Part 2
Learn how Linux works – it’s applications, navigating Linux, and common tasks and commands.

• Files and Directories
• Content and Directory Searches
• Linked Files using commands
• File and Directory Permissions and Ownership
• Configure the X Window System
• Environment Variables ($Path, $Display, etc)

Video 6
Administering Linux Users and Groups
Linux Objective 2.20 is covered in this video – Administer users and groups: create, modify, delete, passwords, etc.

• Create, modify, and delete Linux user accounts
• Create, modify, and delete Linux group accounts
• Understand /etc/password and /etc/group
• CLI Utilities

Video 7
Administering Linux – Part 1
Linux Objective 2.20 is covered in this video – Administer users and groups: create, modify, delete, passwords, etc.

• Manage Linux Processes
• Identify Processes and Processes Trees
• Monitor and Troubleshoot Network Activity
• Manipulate Test Files
• Redirect Output

Video 8
Administering Linux – Part 2
Linux Objective 2.20 is covered in this video – Administer users and groups: create, modify, delete, passwords, etc

• Manage and Configure Print Jobs and Queues
• User Remote Management
• Configure and Manage NIS with yp commands
• Create and Modify basic Shell Scripts

Video 9
Administering Linux – Part 3
Linux Objective 2.20 is covered in this video – Administer users and groups: create, modify, delete, passwords, etc

• Manage and Access Mail Queues
• Scheduling Jobs
• Managing runlevels and system initialization
• Tuning Kernel Runtime Parameters

Video 10
Linux Filesystem and Storage Management
In-depth video on Linux Objectives 2.1, manage local storage devices and files systems using CLI commands, 2.2, mount and unmount varied filesystems, 3.5, configure files that are used to mount drivers or partitions

• Linux Filesystem
• Manage Storage Devices and Filesystems
• Storage Commands and Configuration Files

Video 11
Linux Package Installation and System Backups
Linux uses the Package Installation concept to install application updates, new applications, or new services. Linux objective 2.3, perform and verify backups and restores, is covered. I will show you how to locate the wide variety of backup programs available and will demonstrate the use of tar and cpio.

• Linux Package Installation
• System Backups and Restores
• Access Recordable Media
• Repair Packages

Video 12
Networking in Linux – Part 1
This section covers the following Linux Objectives: 3.1 Configuring Client TCP/IP Settings (OSI model, layering, how networking works), 3.2 basic network server features, 3.3 basic routing & subnetting, troubleshooting, 3.7 Configure a network interface card from command line, 3.10 Configure log files, 3.6 Implement DNS & describe how it works.

• Configuring Client TCP/IP Settings
• Configuring Basic Network Server Settings
• Implement Basic Routing and Subnetting
• Troubleshoot Networking and Hostname Resolution Problems

Video 13
Networking in Linux – Part 2
This section covers the following Linux Objectives: 3.1 Configuring Client TCP/IP Settings (OSI model, layering, how networking works), 3.2 basic network server features, 3.3 basic routing & subnetting, troubleshooting, 3.7 Configure a network interface card from command line, 3.10 Configure log files, 3.6 Implement DNS & describe how it works.

• Configure a Network Interface Card
• Read and Configure Linux Log Files
• Basics of Linux Domain Name Resolution

Video 14
Installing and Administering Linux OpenOffice
Learn about OpenOffice, a free office suite, and how to install and administer it. Scenario – convert (open, edit and save) MS Office docs to OpenOffice using Linux.

• What is OpenOffice?
• Installing OpenOffice
• Common MS Office Tasks in OpenOffice
• Sharing Files between OpenOffice and MS Office
• Our Scenario

Video 15
Installing and Administering Linux Samba Server
Learn about Samba Server – allows non-Windows hosts to function as Windows hosts. Samba allows for interoperability across different network systems. The scenario covers how to install and administer it.

• What is Samba?
• Administering Samba
• Installing Samba
• Our Scenario

Video 16
Installing and Administering Linux Apache Webserver
Learn about Apache Webserver – open source web server, which comes with Fedora Linux 5, but is disabled by default. The scenario covers how to install and administer it.

• What is Apache?
• Installing Apache
• Administering Apache
• Our Scenario

Video 17
Installing and Administering Linux DHCP and DNS
Learn about DHCP and DNS server. Learn to install and configure DHCP and DNS. The scenario covers how to install and administer it, using your Linux server as a DNS server/ DHCP, and also tests to make sure it works. Continues the learning from video 13.

• Installing and Administering DNS
• Our Scenario
• Installing and Administering DHCP
• Our Scenario

Video 18
Installing and Administering Linux FTP Server
Install, Administer, and learn the benefits of using the Linux FTP server. FTP, File Transfer Protocol, allows you to copy files between servers over the Internet. Scenario to test FTP server and perform basic configurations.

• Installing Linux FTP Server
• Administering Linux FTP Server
• Our Scenario

Video 19
Securing Linux
How to keep your system secure and detect issues. This video covers Linux Objective 4, Security, and the multiple components within. Learn to configure security files, set permissions, install firewalls, etc.

• Security Configuration Files
• Data Encryption
• System and File Integrity
• Special File Permissions
• Password Policies
• Linux Firewalls
• Limiting Users
• SELinux

Video 20
Administering Hardware
This video covers Linux Objective 1.2 Configure peripherals, and covers the majority of Linux Objective 6 – Hardware. Learn to describe, diagnose, identify, and configure hardware.

• Configure Peripherals
• Understanding Hardware Resources
• Diagnose Hardware Resource Issues
• Removable Hardware
• Power Management
• Mass Storage

Video 21
Reporting, Troubleshooting, and Performance Monitoring
This video covers much of Linux Objective 5, Documentation. Learn to monitor system performance, analyze and fix any problems; create and document written procedures, troubleshoot with common commands, and access documentation.

• Monitoring System Performance
• Documenting Linux
• Troubleshooting with System Log Files
• Accessing Documentation

Bonus Video
Linux Tips & Tricks

Learn how to play Windows Media files on your Linux box, dual boot Windows and Linux workstations, and speed up your Linux Navigation skills!

Here is what you get....

21 videos (16 Hours) will be provided in High-Quality AVI & WMV format. In other words, you get perfect quality and replication of your instructor's screens. An easy-to-use table of contents allows you to navigate to key areas you wish to focus on.

21 iPod video files to watch Train Signal on the go! A popular request amongst our students who wish to study while they commute (i.e., train). These 320x240 .m4v files are compressed versions of the original course, and play on any iPod that supports video. Also great for reviewing and refreshing your mind "on the job."

21 MP3 Files to listen to Train Signal on the go. Some of our students have requested this option. People would like to be able to listen in their car or while working out. Can be burnt to a CD or copied to portable device. Great supplemental training to the videos.

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