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Program: Linux Technician - For individuals studying toward exam, XK0-002, that exam will be available through October 31, 2010
Timeline:
90 Hours
Prerequisites:
A completed Computer Literacy course is STRONGLY recommended. The instructor will NOT have the resources to train you in computer basics. Please take the Computer Literacy course first. Students should have a basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems.
Required Materials:
- A flash drive to save your work to. The bigger the better. Portable USB drives are recommended as you will be accumulating lots of programs, utilities and data over the course.
- Blank CD-Rs/DVDs - Plan on going through about a dozen or so.
- Textbook and Lab Manual approx. $90.00 Please check with MATC Bookstore for current pricing.
- Exam Voucher $125.00
Description:
Linux Fundamentals is an intensive introduction to networking fundamentals and multi-user/multi-tasking network operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP network operating systems will be discussed. This course includes hands-on labs which utilize the Windows 2000/2003 and Linux network operating systems. Students will explore a variety of topics including installation and configuration procedures. More advanced administrative tasks such as troubleshooting issues, security issues, and remote access will also be covered. Students who successfully complete this portion of the Program are eligible to earn CompTIA Linux+ exam. Linux Fundamentals introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to manage all Linux distributions. Specifically, this course covers the objectives outlined by CompTIA® for its Linux+ exam and certification, an international industry credentials that offers proof of knowledge in the following areas: •Linux Basics •The Linux Desktop •Linux Help Resources •Linux Administration •Linux Shell and Command Line •Linux Directories and Files •Linux Text Editors •Linux Processes •Network configuration and hardware •Linux Services •Security
Not only does this course prepare students for the CompTIA Linux+ exam; it offers an excellent way to begin preparing for the Novell Certified Linux Professional (Novell CLP) practicum exam. After completing this course, students will have acquired one-third the knowledge needed to become a full Novell CLP, the ideal certification for people interested in become Linux administrators.
UPDATED
The new Linux+ follows the Linux certification format used by LPI. Instead of taking a single exam, the new Linux+ certification requires that candidates take two 60-item exams, numbered LX0-101 and LX0-102. The good news? When I compared the Exam Guide for the two new CompTIA exams to the Exam Guide for the existing LPIC-1 exams, I discovered that they are identical. So while the new Linux+ exams may not map to the previously released Exam Guide for XK0-003, the LPIC-1 page offers some great insight into the new exam format. The bonus? Drum roll please…if you pass these two exams, LPI recognizes your certification! In fact, if you choose to “opt in” when you take the new Linux+ Powered by LPI exams, you can have your certification information forwarded to LPI, and you will receive an LPIC-1 certificate in addition to your CompTIA certificate. If you hold other certifications from CompTIA, your Linux+ results will be included in the CompTIA database for consolidated access to your certification information.
MATC does NOT offer this program currently. The program will be updated after August 2010