CompTIA Linux+ Certification (Exam XK0-004) Online Training Course

Course Description

For many years, Linux has dominated the server install base in the business world—and it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future, especially as we transition to the Cloud.

This courseware builds on your existing experience with systems operations and administration to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to configure, manage, operate, and troubleshoot a Linux environment by using security best practices, scripting, and automation computing models.

The popularity of Linux has led to a greater need for information technology (IT) professionals who can manage servers that run some form of the Linux kernel and the associated GNU tools that make a Linux distribution.

This course is designed for IT professionals whose primary job responsibility is the management of servers and other devices running the Linux operating system. A typical student in this course should have at least nine months of hands-on Linux experience and at least one and a half years of IT experience in other computing environments. The target student should wish to expand their skill set to support their career in Linux system administration and operation.  This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Linux+ certification and who want to prepare for Exam XK0-004. 

CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 Exam Objectives

Per CompTIA, the following objectives are established for the Linux+ exam XK0-004:

CompTIA Linux+ validates the skills of IT professionals with hands-on experience configuring, monitoring, and supporting servers running the Linux operating system. The new exam has an increased focus on the following topics: security, kernel modules, storage & virtualization, device management at an enterprise level, git & automation, networking & firewalls, server-side & command line, server (vs. client-based) coverage, troubleshooting, and SELinux.

Potential Career Titles

• Linux Administrator
• Network Administrator
• Technical Support
• System Administrators
• Web Deployment Administrators

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Visual Demonstrations & Multimedia Presentations: Our courseware includes instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor. Learn 365 always focuses on real world scenarios and skill-set development.

Quizzes & Exam Simulators: Learn 365's custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. You will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding. This will allow you to gauge your effectiveness before moving to the next module in your course. Learn 365 courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing center. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared before taking your certification exam.

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Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of your training course, you will receive a Certificate of completion displaying your full name, course completed as well as the date of completion. You can print this out or save it digitally to showcase your accomplishment.

Course Outline

•  Instructor Introduction
•  Course Introduction
•  Identify The Linux Design Philosophy
•  Enter Shell Commands
•  Shell Commands Activity
•  Get Help with Linux

•  Assume Superuser and Groups
•  Create, Modify, and Delete Users
•  Create, Modify, and Delete Groups
•  Query Users and Groups
•  Configure Account Profiles

•  Modify File and Directory Permissions
•  Modify File and Directory Ownership
•  Configure Special Permissions and Attributes
•  Troubleshoot Permissions Issues

•  Create Partitions
•  Manage Logical Volumes
•  Mount File Systems
•  Manage File Systems
•  Navigate the Linux Directory Structure
•  Troubleshoot Storage Issues

•  Create and Edit Text Files
•  Search for Files
•  Perform Operations on Files and Directories
•  Process Text Files
•  Manipulate File Output

•  Explore the Linux Kernel
•  Install and Configure Kernel Modules
•  Monitor Kernel Modules

•  Configure Linux Boot Components
•  Configure GRUB

•  Configure Localization Options
•  Configure GUIs
•  Manage Services
•  Troubleshoot Process Issues
•  Troubleshoot CPU and Memory Issues

•  Identify the Types of Linux
•  Configure Devices
•  Monitor Devices
•  Troubleshoot Hardware Issues

•  Identify TCP/IP Fundamentals
•  Identify Linux Server Roles
•  Connect to a Network
•  Configure DHCP and DNS Client Services
•  Configure Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
•  Troubleshoot Networking Issues

•  Identify Package Managers
•  Manage RPM Packages with YUM
•  Manage Debian Packages with APT
•  Configure Repositories
•  Acquire Software
•  Build Software from Source Code
•  Troubleshoot Software Dependency Issues

•  Implement Cybersecurity Best Practices
•  Implement Identity and Access Management Methods
•  Configure SELinux or AppArmor
•  Configure Firewalls
•  Implement Logging Services
•  Back Up, Restore, and Verify Data

•  Customize the Bash Shell Environment
•  Identify Scripting and Programming Fundamentals
•  Write and Execute a Simple Bash Script
•  Incorporate Control Statements in Bash Scripts

•  Schedule Jobs
•  Implement Version Control Using Git
•  Identify Orchestration Concepts

•  Prepare for Linux Installation
•  Perform the Installation