The CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI 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 youare preparing for any type of Linux-related career, it provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be successful.
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
- Prerequisites
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 at least 6 to 12 months of Linux experience.
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.
Here’s what you will get
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
31+ Lessons | 459+ Exercises | 380+ Quizzes | 595+ Flashcards | 445+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
90+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 90+ Post Assessment Questions | 180+ Practice Test Questions
Hand on lab
42+ LiveLab | 42+ Video tutorials | 01+ Hours
Here’s what you will learn
Lessons 1: Introduction
- The Exam Objectives
Lessons 2: Preparing Your Environment
- Setting Up a Learning Space
- Exploring Linux Distributions
- Locating a Terminal
- Summary
Lessons 3: Introduction to Services
- What Is a Linux Server?
- Serving the Basics
- Serving Local Networks
- Implementing Security
- Improving Performance
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 4: Managing Files, Directories, and Text
- Handling Files and Directories
- Linking Files and Directories
- Reading Files
- Finding Information
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 5: Searching and Analyzing Text
- Processing Text Files
- Redirecting Input and Output
- Editing Text Files
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 6: Explaining the Boot Process
- The Linux Boot Process
- The Firmware Startup
- Linux Bootloaders
- System Recovery
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 7: Maintaining System Startup and Services
- Looking at init
- Managing systemd Systems
- Managing SysV init Systems
- Digging Deeper into systemd
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 8: Configuring Network Connections
- Configuring Network Features
- Command-Line Networking Tool
- Basic Network Troubleshooting
- Advanced Network Troubleshooting
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 9: Comparing GUIs
- Focusing on the GUI
- Serving Up the GUI
- Using Remote Desktops
- Forwarding
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 10: Adjusting Localization Options
- Understanding Localization
- Setting Your Locale
- Looking at Time
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 11: Administering Users and Groups
- Managing User Accounts
- Managing Groups
- Setting Up the Environment
- Querying Users
- Managing Disk Space Usage
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 12: Handling Storage
- Storage Basics
- Partitioning Tools
- Understanding Filesystems
- Formatting Filesystems
- Mounting Filesystems
- Managing Filesystems
- Storage Alternatives
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 13: Protecting Files
- Understanding Backup Types
- Looking at Compression Methods
- Comparing Archive and Restore Utilities
- Securing Offsite/Off-System Backups
- Checking Backup Integrity
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 14: Governing Software
- Working with Source Code
- Packaging Applications
- Using Application Containers
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 15: Tending Kernel Modules
- Exploring Kernel Modules
- Installing Kernel Modules
- Removing Kernel Modules
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 16: Applying Ownership and Permissions
- Looking at File and Directory Permissions
- Access Control Lists
- Context-Based Permissions
- Understanding Linux User Types
- Restricting Users and Files
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 17: Looking at Access and Authentication Methods
- Getting to Know PAM
- Exploring PKI Concepts
- Using SSH
- Using VPN as a Client
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 18: Implementing Logging Services
- Understanding the Importance of Logging
- Basic Logging Using rsyslog
- Journaling with systemd-journald
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 19: Overseeing Linux Firewalls
- Providing Access Control
- Looking at Firewall Technologies
- Forwarding IP Packets
- Dynamically Setting Rules
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 20: Embracing Best Security Practices
- User Security
- Network Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 21: Analyzing System Properties and Remediation
- Troubleshooting the Network
- Troubleshooting Storage Issues
- Troubleshooting the CPU
- Troubleshooting Memory
- Surviving a Lost Root Password
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 22: Optimizing Performance
- Looking at Processes
- Monitoring Processes in Real Time
- Managing Processes
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 23: Investigating User Issues
- Troubleshooting Access
- Examining File Obstacles
- Exploring Environment and Shell Issues
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 24: Dealing with Linux Devices
- Communicating with Linux Devices
- Working with Devices
- Using Hot-Pluggable Devices
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 25: Troubleshooting Application and Hardware Issues
- 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
Lessons 26: Deploying Bash Scripts
- The Basics of Shell Scripting
- Advanced Shell Scripting
- Writing Script Programs
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 27: Automating Jobs
- Running Scripts in Background Mode
- Running Scripts without a Console
- Sending Signals
- Job Control
- Running Like Clockwork
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 28: Controlling Versions with Git
- Understanding Version Control
- Setting Up Your Git Environment
- Committing with Git
- Tags
- Merging Versions
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 29: Understanding Cloud and Virtualization Concepts
- Considering Cloud Services
- Understanding Virtualization
- Exploring Containers
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 30: Inspecting Cloud and Virtualization Services
- Focusing on VM Tools
- Understanding Bootstrapping
- Exploring Storage Issues
- Considering Network Configurations
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Lessons 31: Orchestrating the Environment
- Understanding Orchestration Concepts
- Provisioning the Data Center
- Looking at Container Orchestration Engines
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Hands-on LAB Activities
Preparing Your Environment
- Updating Ubuntu
Introduction to Services
- Exploiting LDAP-Based Authentication
- Configuring a Proxy Server
Managing Files, Directories, and Text
- Using Basic Linux Commands 1
- Finding Files
Searching and Analyzing Text
- Processing Text Files
- Redirecting Output
Explaining the Boot Process
- Managing GRUB2 Parameters
- Booting Linux into Single-User Mode
Maintaining System Startup and Services
- Finding the System Initialization Method
- Managing Services with systemctl
Configuring Network Connections
- Using Basic Linux Commands 2
- Performing Basic Network Troubleshooting
- Capturing Network Packets Using tcpdump
Adjusting Localization Options
- Using the timedatectl Command to Set the System Time
Administering Users and Groups
- Reviewing Account Settings
- Using usermod to Lock an Account
- Querying About Users
Handling Storage
- Creating Partitions and Filesystems
- Creating a Physical Volume, Volume Group, Logical Volume, and File Systems
Protecting Files
- Using tar for Backups
Governing Software
- Investigating RPM App Package Issues
- Using Red Hat Package Management Tools
Tending Kernel Modules
- Managing Kernel Modules from the Command Line
Applying Ownership and Permissions
- Changing Permissions on a File
- Assigning Additional ACLs to a File
- Exploring SELinux
- Managing Users and Groups
Looking at Access and Authentication Methods
- Exploring PAM
- Configuring an SSH Server
Implementing Logging Services
- Viewing the System Logs
Overseeing Linux Firewalls
- Using the firewalld Service
Analyzing System Properties and Remediation
- Viewing Disk Usage
Optimizing Performance
- Displaying Process Information
- Managing Processes
- Watching the Stopped Processes
Deploying Bash Scripts
- Creating an Advanced Script
- Making Simple Batch Files
Automating Jobs
- Running Scripts in Background Mode
- Restarting a Job in the Foreground mode
Controlling Versions with Git
- Using Git
Inspecting Cloud and Virtualization Services
- Exploring the Contents of the Anaconda File
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