Course Overview

Overview
Designed for self-paced learners, this book covers all the latest Linux+ (XK0-005) exam objectives and is packed with informative and accessible content. Includes the following:
Content aligned to work in the real world – Lessons refer to functional areas within the job role while Topics relate to discrete job tasks
Review questions at the end of each topic to confirm understanding
Comprehensive glossary with important terms and acronyms

What’s included:
Exam Voucher
CertMaster Learn + Labs
CertMaster Practice
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The Official CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide (XK0-005) has been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA certification candidate. Rigorously evaluated by third party subject matter experts to validate adequate coverage of the Linux+ exam objectives, the Official CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide teaches the essential skills and information required for the CompTIA certification exam (XK0-005).

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Lessons cover all exam objectives with integrated videos
Hundreds of practice questions test your knowledge
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Applied Labs present goal-oriented scenarios and require critical thinking and analysis
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One CompTIA CertMaster Practice for Linux+ (XK0-005) license
Once activated, CertMaster Practice for Linux+ (XK0-005) is valid for 12 months
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Once activated, the license is valid for 12 months

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Objectives
After reading the text you will be able to:
Introduce Linux
Administer Users and Groups
Configure Permissions
Implement File Management
Author Text Files
Manage Software
Administer Storage
Manage Devices, Processes, Memory, and the Kernel
Manage Services
Configure Network Settings
Configure Network Security
Manage Linux Security
Implement Simple Scripts
Use Infrastructure as Code
Manage Containers in Linux
Install Linux
Topics
System Management
Security
Scripting, Containers, and Automation
Troubleshooting
Practice Test
Introducing Linux
Administering Users and Groups
Configuring Permissions
Implementing File Management
Authoring Text Files
Managing Software
Administering Storage
Managing Devices, Processes, Memory, and the Kernel
Managing Services
Configuring Network Settings
Configuring Network Security
Managing Linux Security
Implementing Simple Scripts
Using Infrastructure as Code
Managing Containers in Linux
Installing Linux
Labs Available:
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