Linux+ | CompTIA Linux + Certification 
 
Exam Number:
LXO-103
 
About exam:
Candidates are encouraged to use this document to prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ LX0-103 exam. In order to receive CompTIA Linux+ certification, a candidate must pass two exams: CompTIA Linux+ LX0-103 and CompTIA Linux+ LX0-104. The CompTIA Linux+ certification offers a framework for acquiring working knowledge of Linux for IT professionals working as junior-level systems administrators, as well as those working in web and software development. Successful candidates will have the following skills:
	
Work at the Linux command line
	
Perform easy maintenance tasks including assisting users, adding users to a larger system, executing backup & restore and shutdown & reboot
	
Install and configure a workstation (including X) and connect it to a LAN or a stand-alone PC via modem to the Internet in the design of capture solutions, while addressing security requirements
 
Exam objectives (domains):
101 System Architecture: 14%
102 Linux Installation and Package Management:18%
103 GNU and Unix Commands: 43%
104 Devices, Linux Filesystems, Filesystem Hierarchy Standard: 25%
Total: 100%
 
COURSE OUTLINE
101. System Architecture
	
Determine and configure hardware settings
	
Compare and contrast types of attacks.
	
Change runlevels/boot targets and shutdown or reboot system.
 
102. Linux Installation and Package Management
	
Design hard disk layout.
	
Install a boot manager.
	
Manage shared libraries.
	
Use Debian package management.
	
Use RPM and YUM package management.
 
103. GNU and Unix Commands
	
Work on the command line.
	
 Process text streams using filters.
	
 Perform basic file management
	
Use streams, pipes and redirects.
	
 Create, monitor and kill processes.
	
 Modify process execution priorities.
	
 Search text files using regular expressions.
	
 Perform basic file editing operations using vi.
 
104. Devices, Linux File Systems and File System Hierarchy Standard
	
Create partitions and file systems.
	
 Maintain the integrity of file systems.
	
 Control mounting and unmounting of file systems.
	
 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.