Gather and share information on virtualization and cloud solutions in a Linux environment.
Identify and manage storage technologies used in Linux environments.
Examples: file system types, device mapper, tools, file system hierarchy
Configure localization options within the Linux environment.
Examples: file locations, commands, environment variables, character sets
System Management
Install and configure software used in the Linux environment based on computer specifications and user’s needs.
Examples: package types, installation tools, build tools, repositories, acquisition commands
Create and manage users and groups in the Linux environment given various sets of criteria.
Examples: creation, modification, profiles, queries, quotas
Create and manage files in the Linux environment, including modifying and redirecting.
Examples: text editors, file and directory operations, output redirection. text processing, file readers
Manage services within Linux based on given scenarios.
Examples: system management, sysVinit
Explain the role of servers in a Linux environment.
Explain the graphical user interfaces available in Linux.
Examples: servers, remote desktop, console redirection, accessibility
Automate and schedule jobs in a Linux environment in given scenarios.
Configure a Linux device in a given scenario.
Examples: use monitoring and configuration tools, hot pluggable devices
Troubleshooting
Analyze Linux system properties and rectify any system issues in a given scenario.
Examples: monitoring and configuration of network, command line prompt, storage, memory
Improve Linux system processes based on analysis of problems within the system.
Troubleshoot user issues in a Linux operating system.
Examples: permissions, access, authentication, environment, shell issues
Evaluate and troubleshoot Linux application issues in given scenarios.
Example: SELinux context violations storage
Evaluate and troubleshoot Linux hardware issues in given scenarios.
Examples: memory, communications ports, storage
Security
Create and apply suitable access, ownership, and authentication techniques for Linux systems in given scenarios.
Examples: privilege escalations, file, directory, and context-based permissions; pluggable authentication module (PAM), Secure Shell (SSH), teletypes (TTYs), pseudo terminal (PTYs), public-key infrastructure (PKI)
Configure logging services for a Linux environment in given scenarios.
Configure and apply Linux firewalls.
Examples: access control lists, IP forwarding, application firewall configurations
Compress, back up, and restore files in a Linux operating system.
Examples: archiving and restoring utilities, backup types, integrity checks
Evaluate and implement security best practices in a Linux environment.
Examples: boot security, password-less login, disabling and uninstalling services and features
Scripting and Automation
Implement primary Bash scripts in a Linux environment.
Examples: looping constructs, conditional statements, shell expansions, exit codes
Use Git execute version control in given scenarios in a Linux environment.
Explain the concepts and processes related to orchestration in Linux.
Examples: agent vs. agentless, infrastructure automation, automated configuration management
Network Fundamentals
Foundational Standards
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
