CompTIA Linux+ 2014 Powered By LPI: LX0-103: System Architecture Overview/Description Target Audience Prerequisites Expected Duration Lesson Objectives Course Number Expertise Level Overview/Description
Linux finds a home in every device we would think of as a computer, from Smartphones to PCs and data center servers. In this course, you will learn about the system architecture of Linux including how it interacts with peripherals and the boot sequence, and how to change the system RunLevels and Boot Targets. This course is one of a series in the Skillsoft learning path that covers the objectives for the CompTIA Linux+ exams LX0-103.
Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Linux+ 2014 certification exam
Prerequisites
None
Expected Duration (hours)
2.0
Lesson Objectives CompTIA Linux+ 2014 Powered By LPI: LX0-103: System Architecture
start the course
use Linux commands to enable and disable integrated peripherals
configure a Linux system using locally connected peripherals like a keyboard and mouse
configure a Linux system that is running headless or without an accessible keyboard or mouse
describe the different types of mass storage devices Linux can access and how they appear in Linux
recognize how Linux differentiates between cold and hot plug devices
use tools to display the hardware resources used by devices
perform commands in Linux to view various hardware information
use Linux commands to view and manipulate USB devices
describe the sysfs, udev, and dbus virtual filesystems' purpose and basic usage
describe how to pass commands to the boot loader to affect the boot process
specify how to provide kernel options that can manipulate the kernel at boot time
describe the Linux boot sequence from the BIOS to boot completion
recognize the SysVinit process for booting a Linux system
describe the systemd approach for booting a Linux system
describe the upstart boot process
use Linux tools and boot logs to check for events during the boot process
configure the runlevel for a Linux system
specify the boot target for a Linux system
configure a Linux system to boot into single user mode
modify the boot process to set the boot target
perform a server shutdown and reboot
use Linux tools to alert users before shutting down, rebooting, changing runlevels, or performing other major system events
perform a proper termination of a process
configure the boot process, shutdown process, and hardware for a Linux system
Course Number: cs_lxps_a01_it_enus
Expertise Level
Intermediate