Linux

Weight 2 Description Candidates should be able to utilize kernel components that are necessary to specific hardware, hardware drivers, system resources and requirements. This objective includes implementing different types of kernel images, understanding stable and…

Weight 2 Description Candidates should be able to monitor resource usage to predict future resource needs. Key Knowledge Areas: Use collectd to monitor IT infrastructure usage. Predict capacity break point of a configuration. Observe growth…

Weight 6 Description Candidates should be able to measure hardware resource and network bandwidth, identify and troubleshoot resource problems. Key Knowledge Areas: Measure CPU usage. Measure memory usage. Measure disk I/O. Measure network I/O. Measure…

Weight: 3 Description: The candidate should be able to use puplic key techniques to secure data and communication. Key Knowledge Areas Perform basic OpenSSH 2 client configuration and usage. Understand the role of OpenSSH Perform…

Weight: 3 Description: Candidates should know how to set up a basic level of host security. Key Knowledge Areas Awareness of shadow passwords and how they work. Turn off network services not in use. Understand…

Weight: 3 Description: Candidates should know how to review system configuration to ensure host security in accordance with local security policies. Key Knowledge Areas Audit a system to find files with the suid/sgid bit set.…