CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

CompTIA Linux+ validates the skills administrators need to secure the enterprise, power the cloud and keep systems running. The new certification ensures that IT professionals, software developers, cybersecurity engineers and penetration testers have these necessary skills to support today’s tech systems. CompTIA Linux+ is the only job-focused Linux certification covering the latest foundational skills demanded by hiring managers. Unlike other certifications, the new exam includes performance-based and multiple-choice questions to identify the employees who can do the job. The exam covers tasks associated with all major distributions of Linux, setting the foundation for advanced vendor/distro-specific knowledge.

Audience

Linux Administrator
Junior Cloud Engineer
Junior DevOps Support Engineer
Technical Support Specialist
Systems Administrator
Network Administrator
Web Administrator/ Developer
Cybersecurity Engineer
Linux Engineer

Certification

This course will prepare you for the Comptia Linux + (XKO-005) exam. Please note the exam is not included in this course but is available seperately. Please call for further information.

System Management Configure and manage software, storage and process and services Security Understand best practices for permissions and authentication, firewalls, and file management Scripting, Containers & Automation Create simple shell scripts and execute basic BASH scripts, version control using Git, and orchestration processes Troubleshooting Analyze system properties and processes and troubleshoot user, application and hardware issues

Comptia A+ and Comptia Network + level knowledge (possession of the certifications themselves is not a mandatory pre-requisite).

Introduction

Prepare for Install
Installing Linux

Basic Linux Tasks

Basic Linux Tasks
Linux Design Philosophy
CLI and The Shell
Bash Commands
Entering Shell Commands
Man Pages
Other Help Resources
Accessing Help in Linux

Users and Groups

Users and Groups
Superuser
Assuming Superuser Privileges
Create, Modify, and Delete Users
Creating, Modifying, and Deleting Users
Create, Modify, and Delete Groups
Creating, Modifying, and Deleting Groups
Query Users and Groups
Querying Users and Groups
Account Profiles
Configuring Account Profiles

Permissions and Ownerships

Permissions and Ownership
File and Directory Permissions
Modifying File and Directory Permissions
File and Directory Ownership
Modifying File and Directory Ownership
Special Permissions and Attributes
Permissions and Sticky Bits
Troubleshooting Permissions Issues

Storage

Storage
Partitions
Creating Partitions
Logical Volumes
Performing the Installation
Managing Logical Volumes
Mounting File Systems
File System Mounting
Managing File Systems
File System Management
Linux Directory Structure
Navigating Directorie
Troubleshooting Storage Issues
Storage Usage and Quotas

Files and Directories

Files and Directories
Create and Edit Text Files
Creating and Editing Text Files
Search for Files
Searching for Files
Perform Operations
Performing Operations
Process Text Files
Processing Text Files
Manipulate File Output
Manipulating File Output
Kernel Modules

Kernel Modules

The Linux Kernel
Exploring the Kernel
Kernel Modules
Installing and Configuring Kernel Modules
Monitor Kernel Modules
Monitoring Kernel Modules

The Linux Boot Process

The Linux Boot Process
Linux Boot Components
Identifying Boot Components
GRUB 2
Configuring GRUB 2s

System Components

System Components
Localization Options
Configuring Localization
Graphical User Interface
Configuring GUIs
Services
Managing Services
Process Issues
Troubleshooting Processes
CPU and Memory Issues
Troubleshooting CPU and Memory Issues

Devices

Devices
Linux Devices
Configure Devices
Configuring Devices
Monitor Devices
Monitoring Devices
Troubleshooting Hardware Issues