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LINUX ESSENTIALS

Show potential employers that you have the fundamental skills needed for your next position or promotion.

Linux adoption is increasing globally as individual users, government agencies, and industries ranging from automotive to space exploration embrace open source technologies. This expansion of open source in the enterprise is redefining traditional information and communication technology (ICT) job roles to require more Linux skills. Whether you're just starting out in open source or looking for a promotion, independently verifying your skill set can help you stand out to hiring managers or your management team.

The more comprehensive and advanced Linux Professional certification track can be effectively introduced through the Linux Essentials certification.

Exam objectives
1. Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems
Knowledge of Linux development and major distributions.

2. Major Open Source Applications
Awareness of major applications as well as their uses and development.

3. Open Source Software and Licensing
Open communities and licensing Open Source Software for business.

4. ICT Skills and Working in Linux
Basic Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and working in Linux.

5. Command Line Basics
Basic Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and working in Linux.

6. Using the Command Line to Get Help
Running help commands and navigation of the various help systems.

7. Using Directories and Listing Files
Navigation of home and system directories and listing files in various locations.

8. Creating, Moving and Deleting Files
Create, move and delete files and directories under the home directory.

9. Archiving Files on the Command Line
Archiving files in the user home directory.

10. Searching and Extracting Data from Files
Search and extract data from files in the home directory.

11. Turning Commands into a Script
Turning repetitive commands into simple scripts.

12. Choosing an Operating System
Knowledge of major operating systems and Linux distributions.

13. Understanding Computer Hardware
Familiarity with the components that go into building desktop and server computers.

14. Where Data is Stored
Where various types of information are stored on a Linux system.

15. Your Computer on the Network
Querying vital networking configuration and determining the basic requirements for a computer on a Local Area Network (LAN).

16. Basic Security and Identifying User Types
Various types of users on a Linux system.

17. Creating Users and Groups
Creating users and groups on a Linux system.

18. Managing File Permissions and Ownership
Understanding and manipulating file permissions and ownership settings.

To receive the Linux Essentials certificate the candidate must:


1. Be familiar with the Linux and open source communities and the most widely used open source applications;


2.Have a basic understanding of the Linux operating system and the technical know-how necessary to operate on the Linux command line; and


3. Have a fundamental understanding of security and management-related topics, such as user and group management, using the command line, and permissions.

Examination Details

Exam Name Exam 010-160
Pre-requisites None
requirements Pass the Linux Essentials Exam
Exam format 40 questions and must be completed within 60 minutes
Type of Question Multiple Choice
Languages English