Linux on the Desktop

CompTIA A + (220-1102) Domain:
Domain 1.0: Operating Systems
Doman 2.0: Security

CompTIA A+ (220-1102) Objective:
Objective 1.9: Given a scenario, perform OS installations and upgrades in a diverse OS environment
Objective 1.11: Identify common features and tools of the Linux client/desktop OS
Objective 2.6: Given a scenario, configure a workstation to meet basic practices for security

Overview

This lab is an introduction to installing, configuring and managing a Linux machine using the Graphical User Interface and the Command-Line. You will also configure the local Linux security features such as user accounts and file and folder permissions.

In this lab, students will learn how to use Linux Desktop and Comand Line. 

In this lab, you will learn to: 

  1. Install and configure Linux 
  2. Use the features of Linux 
  3. Manage a Linux system 
  4. Configure local security in Linux 
Courses

Key terms and descriptions

GUI
GUI stands for graphical user interface which is the default way users interact with a computer today. It provides a desktop that allows you to do your work.
CLI
Command line interface is a textual way to interact with the computer. A computer technician uses the command line to accomplish common system administration tasks.