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CompTIA Linux+ certification can help you maximize your knowledge and value as a networking professional. The program is designed to measure the vendor-neutral Linux knowledge and skills of the Linux professional and is recommended for IT professionals and enthusiasts who aim to develop a fundamental knowledge of installing, configuring and using the Linux operating system.

The concepts introduced in this program represent the type of knowledge that a Linux user would possess after 6 months of experience. The Linux+ program will familiarize students with Linux specific applications such as Samba and StarOffice. During the course of study, students will gain hands-on exposure to two of the latest distributions of the Linux operating system: Mandrake and Red Hat.

Gained Skill Set
Successful candidates will gain the skills and expertise to:

Plan and install Linux, configure the desktop, hardware and applications.
Configure basic network services and settings (e.g., netconfig, linuxconf; settings for TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP)
Perform Linux administration, such as creating users, modifying users, setting environment variables, and backing up data and printing.
Understand Linux's open source licensing, system maintenance: monitoring log files and downloading patches.

CompTIA Linux+ Job Titles
The LINUX+ program trains and qualifies you for numerous careers in the IT industry, including:

Technical Consultant
Infrastructure Design
Linux Technician
Level 1 & 2 Tech support
Network administrator (Linux)

The University of Louisville CompTIA Linux+ Program Prerequisites
There are no established prerequisites to the Linux+ program. However, students should be aware that Linux is a more advanced operating system than to what they may be accustomed. Less experienced computer users and career-changers may want to consider the A+ and Network+ as preliminary courses.