CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)
(XK0-005.AE1)
/ ISBN: 978-1-64459-402-5
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CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)
Kickstart your prep for the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 exam with the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) course and lab. The labs are designed to give you a hands-on experience of Linux. The course covers the XK0-005 exam objectives and provides knowledge in areas such as system management, security, scripting, containers, automation, and troubleshooting. It also contains performance-based, multiple-choice, and multiple-answer questions to provide you a better understanding of Linux concepts.
CompTIA Linux+ certification is a widely recognized vendor-neutral credential. The XK0-005 (CompTIA Linux+) exam 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 as code and containers. With a Linux+ certification, you will establish yourself as a Linux administrator who is familiar with the Linux platform and can install, maintain, and troubleshoot any type of Linux system.
Lessons
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31+ Lessons
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459+ Exercises
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380+ Quizzes
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595+ Flashcards
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445+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
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90+ Pre Assessment Questions
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2+ Full Length Tests
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90+ Post Assessment Questions
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180+ Practice Test Questions
LiveLab
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42+ LiveLab
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42+ Video tutorials
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01:19+ Hours
- The Exam Objectives
- Setting Up a Learning Space
- Exploring Linux Distributions
- Locating a Terminal
- Summary
- What Is a Linux Server?
- Serving the Basics
- Serving Local Networks
- Implementing Security
- Improving Performance
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Handling Files and Directories
- Linking Files and Directories
- Reading Files
- Finding Information
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Processing Text Files
- Redirecting Input and Output
- Editing Text Files
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- The Linux Boot Process
- The Firmware Startup
- Linux Bootloaders
- System Recovery
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Looking at init
- Managing systemd Systems
- Managing SysV init Systems
- Digging Deeper into systemd
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Configuring Network Features
- Command-Line Networking Tool
- Basic Network Troubleshooting
- Advanced Network Troubleshooting
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Focusing on the GUI
- Serving Up the GUI
- Using Remote Desktops
- Forwarding
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Understanding Localization
- Setting Your Locale
- Looking at Time
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Managing User Accounts
- Managing Groups
- Setting Up the Environment
- Querying Users
- Managing Disk Space Usage
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Storage Basics
- Partitioning Tools
- Understanding Filesystems
- Formatting Filesystems
- Mounting Filesystems
- Managing Filesystems
- Storage Alternatives
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Understanding Backup Types
- Looking at Compression Methods
- Comparing Archive and Restore Utilities
- Securing Offsite/Off-System Backups
- Checking Backup Integrity
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Working with Source Code
- Packaging Applications
- Using Application Containers
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Exploring Kernel Modules
- Installing Kernel Modules
- Removing Kernel Modules
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Looking at File and Directory Permissions
- Access Control Lists
- Context-Based Permissions
- Understanding Linux User Types
- Restricting Users and Files
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Getting to Know PAM
- Exploring PKI Concepts
- Using SSH
- Using VPN as a Client
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Understanding the Importance of Logging
- Basic Logging Using rsyslog
- Journaling with systemd-journald
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Providing Access Control
- Looking at Firewall Technologies
- Forwarding IP Packets
- Dynamically Setting Rules
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- User Security
- Network Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Troubleshooting the Network
- Troubleshooting Storage Issues
- Troubleshooting the CPU
- Troubleshooting Memory
- Surviving a Lost Root Password
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Looking at Processes
- Monitoring Processes in Real Time
- Managing Processes
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Troubleshooting Access
- Examining File Obstacles
- Exploring Environment and Shell Issues
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Communicating with Linux Devices
- Working with Devices
- Using Hot-Pluggable Devices
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Dealing with Storage Problems
- Uncovering Application Permission Issues
- Analyzing Application Dependencies
- Looking at SELinux Context Violations
- Exploring Firewall Blockages
- Troubleshooting Additional Hardware Issues
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- The Basics of Shell Scripting
- Advanced Shell Scripting
- Writing Script Programs
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Running Scripts in Background Mode
- Running Scripts without a Console
- Sending Signals
- Job Control
- Running Like Clockwork
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Understanding Version Control
- Setting Up Your Git Environment
- Committing with Git
- Tags
- Merging Versions
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Considering Cloud Services
- Understanding Virtualization
- Exploring Containers
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Focusing on VM Tools
- Understanding Bootstrapping
- Exploring Storage Issues
- Considering Network Configurations
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Understanding Orchestration Concepts
- Provisioning the Data Center
- Looking at Container Orchestration Engines
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Hands on Activities (Live Labs)
- Updating Ubuntu
- Exploiting LDAP-Based Authentication
- Configuring a Proxy Server
- Using Basic Linux Commands 1
- Finding Files
- Processing Text Files
- Redirecting Output
- Managing GRUB2 Parameters
- Booting Linux into Single-User Mode
- Finding the System Initialization Method
- Managing Services with systemctl
- Using Basic Linux Commands 2
- Performing Basic Network Troubleshooting
- Capturing Network Packets Using tcpdump
- Using the timedatectl Command to Set the System Time
- Reviewing Account Settings
- Using usermod to Lock an Account
- Querying About Users
- Creating Partitions and Filesystems
- Creating a Physical Volume, Volume Group, Logical Volume, and File Systems
- Using tar for Backups
- Investigating RPM App Package Issues
- Using Red Hat Package Management Tools
- Managing Kernel Modules from the Command Line
- Changing Permissions on a File
- Assigning Additional ACLs to a File
- Exploring SELinux
- Managing Users and Groups
- Exploring PAM
- Configuring an SSH Server
- Viewing the System Logs
- Using the firewalld Service
- Viewing Disk Usage
- Displaying Process Information
- Managing Processes
- Watching the Stopped Processes
- Creating an Advanced Script
- Making Simple Batch Files
- Running Scripts in Background Mode
- Restarting a Job in the Foreground mode
- Using Git
- Exploring the Contents of the Anaconda File
What are the prerequisites for this exam? | Recommended experience is 12 months of hands-on experience working with Linux servers in a junior Linux support engineer or junior cloud/DevOps support engineer job role. CompTIA A+, Network+, and Server+ or similar certifications and/or knowledge are also recommended. |
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What is the exam registration fee? | USD 358 |
Where do I take the exam? | Pearson VUE |
What is the format of the exam? | Multiple-choice and performance-based |
How many questions are asked in the exam? | The exam contains 90 questions. |
What is the duration of the exam? | 90 minutes |
What is the passing score? | 720 (on a scale of 100-900) |
What is the exam's retake policy? | In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the Linux+ examination, CompTIA's retake policies are:
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What is the validity of the certification? | Usually three years |
Where can I find more information about this exam? | Know more about the XK0-005 |
What are the career opportunities after passing this exam? | Web Administrator Linux Administrator Network Administrator Technical Support Specialist Linux Database Administrator |
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