CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

5 courses
27 hours

Whether you are interested in increasing your foundational knowledge of Linux or if you’d like to review material for the CompTIA Linux+ certification, this path is for you. These courses cover the skills needed to successfully configure, manage, and troubleshoot Linux systems.

The courses in this path cover the objectives for the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) exam and can help you prepare for certification.

For 10% discount when you sign up for your next CompTIA exam, use the code "PLURAL10"

Courses in this path

CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

The courses in this path cover the objectives for the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) exam and can help you prepare for certification.

For 10% discount when you sign up for your next CompTIA exam, use the code "PLURAL10"

Introduction to the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) Certification

by Andrew Mallett
29m

CompTIA Linux+: System Management

by Andrew Mallett
6h 49m
(13)

CompTIA Linux+: Security

by Andrew Mallett
9h 41m

CompTIA Linux+: Scripting, Containers, and Automation

by Andrew Mallett
6h 18m

CompTIA Linux+: Troubleshooting

by Andrew Mallett
3h 16m

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Certification Prep Path

This path will help prepare you for a certification exam.

What you will learn:

Summarize Linux fundamentals
Given a scenario, manage files and directories
Given a scenario, configure and manage storage using the appropriate tools
Given a scenario, configure and use the appropriate processes and services
Given a scenario, use the appropriate networking tools or configuration files
Given a scenario, build and install software
Given a scenario, manage software configurations
Summarize the purpose and use of security best practices in a Linux environment
Given a scenario, implement identity management
Given a scenario, implement and configure firewalls
Given a scenario, configure and execute remote connectivity for system management
Given a scenario, apply the appropriate access controls
Given a scenario, create simple shell scripts to automate common tasks
Given a scenario, perform basic container operations
Given a scenario, perform basic version control using Git
Summarize common infrastructure as code technologies
Summarize container, cloud, and orchestration concepts
Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot storage issues
Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot network resource issues
Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot central processing unit (CPU) and memory issues
Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot user access and file permissions
Given a scenario, use systemd to diagnose and resolve common problems with a Linux system

Experience

Foundational IT knowledge equivalent to the CompTIA A+ certification and CompTIA Network+ certification is recommended.

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Andrew Mallett

Andrew is an all around Linux professional with in depth knowledge of the OS and this is supported with scripting in bash, perl, python and ruby and application development in C, C++ and Java. Having worked for many years in training, Andrew has developed automated course build systems after endless time wasted on Friday nights. The first build system he built was aptly named "Friday nights." This has inspired his interest in all things deployment related. He has authored training courses on M... more

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