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
Learning Credits:
Continuing Education Credits:
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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:

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

 

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