Introduction
The CompTIA Linux+ course builds on individuals existing user-level knowledge and experience with the Linux operating system to present fundamental skills and concepts that they will use on the job in any type of Linux career.
This course can benefit you in two ways. If your job duties include Linux troubleshooting, installation, or maintenance, or if you are preparing for any type of Linux-related career, it provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be successful.
Linux+ XK0-005 is now developed by CompTIA and offered as a single, performance-based exam. Linux+ validates the necessary skills of IT professionals with hands-on experience configuring, monitoring, and supporting servers running the Linux OS.
It is the right step for all early to mid-career IT professionals utilizing Linux-based systems, whether they are managing infrastructure, cloud workflows, or ensuring the cybersecurity of their organization. Linux+ also validates the critical Linux skills needed in cloud and cybersecurity.
Audience profile
This course is aimed at IT professionals who operate in Linux environments or wish to learn about the Linux operating systems. This includes, but is not limited to the following audience:
- Junior Linux Administrator
- Junior Network Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Linux Database Administrator
- Web Administrator
- Technical Support Specialist
Pre-requisites
This course is intended for entry-level professionals with basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of Linux concepts and skills to prepare for a career in Linux support or administration, or to prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ certification examinations. A typical student in this course should have CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ certification and preferably 9 – 12 months of Linux experience.
Course objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Manage hardware and configure systems, including understanding of Linux boot process concepts, kernel modules, network connection parameters, managing storage, cloud and virtualization technologies, and localization options – all within in a Linux environment.
- Operate and maintain systems, including software operations, managing users and groups, working with files, and managing services. Additionally, candidates will be able to explain server roles, automate and schedule jobs, use and operate Linux devices, and compare Linux graphical user interfaces.
- Apply security topics such as user/group permissions and ownership, access and authentication methods, best practices, logging services, Linux firewalls, and file backup, restoration, and compression.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose Linux issues, including system properties, user issues, application, and hardware issues.
- Demonstrate automation and scripting skills, including basic BASH scripts, version control using GIT, and orchestration processes and concepts
Course content
| Lesson 1: Performing Basic Linux Tasks |
- Identify the Linux Design Philosophy
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| Lesson 2: Managing User and Groups Accounts |
- Create User and Group Account
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- Administer User and Group Accounts
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| Lesson 3: Managing Partitions and the Linux Filesystem |
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- Navigate Through the Linux File system
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| Lesson 4: Managing Files in Linux |
- Create and Edit Text Files
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- Search Text Using Regular Expressions
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- Apply Filters to Text Streams
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- Back Up and Restore Files
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- Manage Databases Using Maria DB
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| Lesson 5: Managing Linux Permissions and Ownership |
- Modify File and Directory Permissions
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- Modify Default Permissions
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- Modify File and Directors Ownership
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- Set Special Permissions and Attributes
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| Lesson 6: Printing Files |
- Configure a Local Printer
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- Configure remote Printing
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| Lesson 7: Managing Packages |
- Manage Packages using RPM
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- Manage Packages using YUM
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- Advanced Package and Application Management
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| Lesson 8: Managing Kernel Services |
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- CreMonitor Processes and Resources are an initrd Image
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- Manage Device Drivers and Hardware Devices
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| Lesson 9: Working with the Bash Shell and Shell Script |
- Perform Basic Bash Shell Operations
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- Redirect Standard Input and Output
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| Use Control Statements in
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| Lesson 10: Managing Jobs and Processes |
- Manage Jobs and Background Processes
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- Manage Processes Using the Process Table
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| Lesson 11: Managing System Services |
- Configure System Services
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- Configure Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux)
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| Lesson 12: Configuring Network Services |
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- Configure Client Network Services
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- Manage Remote Network Systems
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| Lesson 13: Configuring Basic Internet Services |
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- Control Internet Services
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| Lesson 14: Securing Linux |
- Implement Basic System Security
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| Lesson 15: Managing Hardware |
- Identify Common Hardware Components and Resources
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- Configure Removable Hardware
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Associated certifications and exam
This course will prepare delegates to write the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Exam.
Successfully passing these exams will result in the attainment of the CompTIA Linux+ Certification.
CompTIA Linux+ covers an evolving job role that focuses more on how Linux powers the cloud. The exam includes cutting edge technologies that help automate and orchestrate business processes, including infrastructure such as code and containers.
| Exam Details |
CompTIA Linux+ |
| Exam Title |
CompTIA Linux+ |
| Number of Questions/Practical Challenges |
90 Questions |
| Recommended Experience |
12 months of hands-on experience working with Linux servers. CompTIA A+, Network+ and Server+ recommended. |
| Test Duration |
1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Test Format |
Multiple choice questions and performance-based questions |
| Test Delivery |
Pearson VUE
Testing Centres
Online Testing |
| Availability |
Pearson VUE |
| Exam Prefix |
XK0-005 |
| Passing Score |
720 (on a scale of 900) |
| Retirement |
Three years after date of launch. |
