CompTIA Linux+ Certification Prep Course

CompTIA Linux+ validates the competencies required of an early career systems administrator supporting Linux systems.

CompTIA Linux+ ensures IT professionals have the necessary skills to support today’s tech systems. Rigorously evaluated to validate coverage of the XK0-005 exam objectives, this course teaches the knowledge and skills needed to configure, manage, operate, and troubleshoot Linux on-premises and cloud-based server environments, while using security best practices, scripting, containerization, and automation, as well as prepare candidates to take the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam. This course includes an exam voucher.

Course Information

Price: $2,795.00

Duration: 5 days

Certification: CompTIA Linux+ Certification Exam

Exam: XK0-005

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Prerequisites:

CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and at least 12 months of Linux administration experience

CompTIA A+ Certification Prep Course
CompTIA Network+ Certification Prep Course

Target Audience:

Linux Administrator
Network Administrator
Technical Support Specialist
Web Administrator
Systems Administrator
IT Specialists
Software Developers
Security Engineers
Penetration Testers
Those wanting to learn more about Linux operating systems

Course Objectives:

Configure kernel modules, network parameters, storage, cloud and virtualization technologies
Analyze system properties and processes and troubleshoot user, application and hardware issues
Manage software and services, and explain server roles, job scheduling, and the use and operation of Linux devices
Execute basic BASH scripts, version control using Git, and orchestration processes
Understand best practices for permissions and authentication, firewalls, and file management.

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Introducing Linux
Lesson 2: Administering Users and Groups
Lesson 3: Configuring Permissions
Lesson 4: Implementing File Management
Lesson 5: Authoring Text Files
Lesson 6: Managing Software
Lesson 7: Administering Storage
Lesson 8: Managing Devices, Processes, Memory, and the Kernel
Lesson 9: Managing Services
Lesson 10: Configuring Network Settings
Lesson 11: Configuring Network Security
Lesson 12: Managing Linux Security
Lesson 13: Implementing Simple Scripts
Lesson 14: Using Infrastructure as Code
Lesson 15: Managing Containers in Linux
Lesson 16: Installing Linux
Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA Linux+ (Exam XK0-005)
Appendix B: Linux Command Reference Guide

Labs Outline:

Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
Assisted Lab: Basic Linux Interaction
Assisted Lab: Manage User Accounts
Assisted Lab: Manage Group Accounts
Assisted Lab: Configure and Troubleshoot Privilege Escalation
Assisted Lab: Configure Standard Permissions
Assisted Lab: Configure Special Permissions
Assisted Lab: Configure ACLs
Assisted Lab: Troubleshoot Permissions
APPLIED LAB: Identity and Access Control
Assisted Lab: Manage File Links
Assisted Lab: Use File Management Commands
Assisted Lab: Search for Files
Assisted Lab: Edit Text Files
Assisted Lab: Backup, Restore, and Compress Files
Assisted Lab: Manage RPM Packages
Assisted Lab: Manage DEB Packages
Assisted Lab: Compile a Program
Assisted Lab: Download Files From a Web Server
APPLIED LAB: File and Software Management
Assisted Lab: Deploy Storage and LVM
Assisted Lab: Manage Processes
Assisted Lab: Manage Services
Assisted Lab: Deploy Services
Assisted Lab: Configure Network Settings
Assisted Lab: Configure Remote Administration
Assisted Lab: Troubleshoot Network Configurations
APPLIED LAB: System Management
Assisted Lab: Configure a Firewall
Assisted Lab: Intercept Network Traffic
Assisted Lab: Harden a Linux System
Assisted Lab: Verify File Integrity By Using Hashes
Assisted Lab: Configure SELinux
APPLIED LAB: Security
Assisted Lab: Manage Scripts
Assisted Lab: Configure a System with Ansible
Assisted Lab: Manage Version Control with Git
Assisted Lab: Deploy Docker Containers
Assisted Lab: Manage GRUB2
Assisted Lab: Deploy a Linux System
APPLIED LAB: Scripting, Orchestration, Installation