New Linux+ Training from SkillsTrain

Luton, United Kingdom, October 12, 2007 --(PR.com)-- To meet the growing popularity of enterprise-ready platforms and the need for trained Linux professionals, SkillsTrain, Europe’s largest computer training organisation, has launched a new Linux distance learning course, `Linux+’, encompassing the CompTIA Linux+ examination.

Because of its flexible nature, students can study the course around existing work commitments to achieve a commercially desirable skill-validation qualification. By enhancing their accredited knowledge of Linux they’re also giving themselves the edge in the IT jobs market.

SkillsTrain Principal Myra Smallman said “For some the qualification is a validation of existing skill, while others can study and develop to achieve it, working from a relatively low knowledge or experience base.

In an industry which lacks an overall accreditation body, the CompTIA Linux+ is a widely recognised certification, which validates both skill and competency in Linux, which is why it was chosen as the accreditation standard for the new SkillsTrain Linux+ course”.

The CompTIA Linux+ credential certifies the user has fundamental management experience of Linux systems from the command line, can demonstrate knowledge of user administration, understand file permissions, software configurations, and management of Linux-based clients, server systems and security.

For further information about SkillsTrain’s new Linus+ course call 0800 052 3965 or visit www.skillstrainuk.com

Press contact: Mary Stuart-Miller, 01403 738844 m.stuart-miller@virgin.net

Course outline:

SkillsTrain Linux+ - Part A

Unit 1 - Introduction to Linux
Topic A: Linux as an operating system
Topic B: Common uses for Linux
Unit summary: Introduction to Linux

Unit 2 - Installing a Linux system
Topic A: Installing Linux
Topic B: Understanding hardware
Topic C: Gathering pre-installation information
Unit summary: Installing a Linux system

Unit 3 - Exploring interfaces and filesystems
Topic A: Linux interfaces
Topic B: Basic shell commands
Topic C: Files and directories
Topic D: Displaying the contents of files
Topic E: Searching and editing text files
Unit summary: Exploring interfaces and filesystems

Unit 4 - Filesystem management
Topic A: The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
Topic B: Searching and linking files
Topic C: File and directory permissions
Topic D: Default and special permissions
Unit summary: Filesystem management

Unit 5 - Filesystem administration
Topic A: The /dev directory and device files
Topic B: Using floppy disks and CD-ROMs
Topic C: Hard disks
Topic D: Monitoring filesystems
Unit summary: Filesystem administration

Unit 6 - Advanced installation and troubleshooting
Topic A: Advanced hardware configuration
Topic B: Fault-tolerant disk systems
Topic C: Advanced installation methods
Topic D: Troubleshooting installations
Unit summary: Advanced installation and troubleshooting

Unit 7 - Working with the BASH shell
Topic A: Command input and output
Topic B: Shell variables
Topic C: Shell scripts
Topic D: BASH command history
Unit summary: Working with the BASH shell

SkillsTrain Linux+ - Part B

System initialization
Topic A: Booting and boot loaders
Topic B: System initialization
Unit summary: System initialization

The X Windows system
Topic A: GUI components
Topic B: Configuring X Windows
Unit summary: The X Windows system

Managing system processes
Topic A: Starting, viewing, and killing processes
Topic B: Foreground and background processes
Topic C: Process priorities and scheduling
Unit summary: Managing system processes

Printer and log file administration
Topic A: Printer administration
Topic B: Log file administration
Unit summary: Printer and log file administration

User, group, and file administration
Topic A: Administering users and groups
Topic B: Administering user files
Unit summary: User, group, and file administration

Compression, backup, and software installation
Topic A: Compression
Topic B: System backup
Topic C: Software installation
Unit summary: Compression, backup, and software installation

Troubleshooting and performance monitoring
Topic A: Troubleshooting
Topic B: Performance monitoring
Unit summary: Troubleshooting and performance monitoring

Network Configuration
Topic A: Networks and TCP/IP
Topic B: Configuring a PPP interface
Topic C: Name resolution
Topic D: Using network resources
Topic E: Configuring network services
Unit summary: Network Configuration

Security
Topic A: System security
Topic B: Detecting intrusion
Unit summary: Security

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