Linux Powered by LPI - Exam 1 (Course & Lab)

(LX0-103-complete)/ISBN:978-1-61691-506-3

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Hand-on Lab (Add-on)

Prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ LX0-103 certification exam with the CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI-Exam1 course and lab. The lab simulates real-world, hardware, software, and command-line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course, or training. The course and lab completely cover the LX0-103 exam objectives and include topics such as Linux command-line, basic maintenance and installing; and configuring workstations and networks.

Here's what you will get

The CompTIA Linux+ certification is a widely recognized vendor-neutral credential. CompTIA Linux+ comprises of two exams LX0-103 and LX0-104. The LX0-103 exam validates your expertise in system architecture, GNU and Unix command; Linux installation, package management devices, Linux file systems, and file system hierarchy standard; and more.

Lessons

5+ Lessons | 73+ Exercises | 106+ Quizzes | 214+ Flashcards | 214+ Glossary of terms

TestPrep

60+ Pre Assessment Questions | 4+ Full Length Tests | 60+ Post Assessment Questions | 240+ Practice Test Questions

Video Lessons

10+ Videos | 02:01+ Hours

Here's what you will learn

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Lessons 1: Exploring Linux Command-Line Tools

  • Understanding Command-Line Basics
  • Using Streams, Redirection, and Pipes
  • Processing Text Using Filters
  • Using Regular Expressions
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 2: Managing Software

  • Package Concepts
  • Using RPM
  • Using Debian Packages
  • Converting between Package Formats
  • Package Dependencies and Conflicts
  • Managing Shared Libraries
  • Managing Processes
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 3: Configuring Hardware

  • Configuring the Firmware and Core Hardware
  • Configuring Expansion Cards
  • Configuring USB Devices
  • Configuring Hard Disks
  • Designing a Hard Disk Layout
  • Creating Partitions and Filesystems
  • Maintaining Filesystem Health
  • Mounting and Unmounting Filesystems
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 4: Managing Files

  • Using File Management Commands
  • Managing File Ownership
  • Controlling Access to Files
  • Managing Disk Quotas
  • Locating Files
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 5: Booting Linux and Editing Files

  • Installing Boot Loaders
  • Understanding the Boot Process
  • The Initialization Process
  • Using the SysV Initialization Process
  • Using the systemd Initialization Process
  • Using the Upstart Initialization Process
  • Editing Files with vi
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Hands-on LAB Activities (Performance Labs)

Exploring Linux Command-Line Tools

  • Verifying the working directory
  • Creating an environment variable
  • Redirecting an output to a file
  • Printing a file
  • Performing reverse sort for a file
  • Removing duplicate lines

Managing Software

  • Displaying packages
  • Listing, installing, and removing rpm packages
  • Installing packages by resolving dependencies
  • Upgrading and installing packages
  • Configuring yum
  • Removing a package with its configuration file
  • Reconfiguring installed Debian packages
  • Viewing dpkg configuration
  • Displaying information and removing the samba package
  • Converting an rpm package into the Debian package
  • Displaying the shared library
  • Dynamically linked libraries
  • Getting information about processor
  • Listing processes
  • Listing all running screen processes
  • Reporting virtual memory statistics
  • Displaying currently running processes

Configuring Hardware

  • Viewing the IRQs
  • Displaying PCI bus information
  • Listing loaded kernel modules
  • Removing a kernel module
  • Displaying hardware information
  • Dumping the physical USB device hierarchy
  • Setting up a Linux swap area
  • Running the fsck command
  • Checking and repairing Linux file systems
  • Unmounting a filesystem
  • Storing information about mounted filesystems

Managing Files

  • Listing Files in a Directory
  • Maintaining backup of a hard disk
  • Extracting an archive file
  • Compressing files
  • Modifying the ownership of a file
  • Checking the file permission of a file
  • Running an executable file with permissions
  • Changing file attributes
  • Making a script executable
  • Listing contents of a directory
  • Enabling and disabling user quotas for filesystems
  • Checking user and group quotas
  • Extracting quota information
  • Displaying the last part of a file

Booting Linux and Editing Files

  • Storing Linux bootloader
  • Setting devices to read only at boot time
  • Functioning of Linux Loader
  • Displaying messages from the kernel ring buffer
  • Displaying boot log
  • Choosing runlevel for the reboot command
  • Identifying mode of runlevels
  • Identifying runlevels
  • Storing configuration parameters
  • Checking runlevel

Hands-on LAB Activities

Exam FAQs

CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and 12 months of Linux admin experience.

USD 219

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The exam contains 60 questions.

90 minutes

500

(on a scale of 200-800)

Retake Policy for CompTIA LX0-103 exam is:

  • If a Candidate has passed an exam (or multiple exams) and achieved a certification, he/she cannot take the exam again, using the same exam code, without prior consent from CompTIA.
  • CompTIA beta examinations may only be taken one time by each candidate.
  • A test found to be in violation of the retake policy will be invalidated and the candidate may be subject to a suspension period. Repeat violators will be permanently banned from participation in the CompTIA Certification Program.
  • Candidates must pay the exam price each time they attempt the exam. CompTIA does not offer any free re-tests or discounts on retakes.

CompTIA Linux+ certification are valid for three years from the date the candidate is certified, after which the certification holder will need to renew their certification via CompTIA's Continuing Education Program.