The CompTIA Linux+ course, developed to cover CompTIA exam XK0-004, builds on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with the Linux operating system to present fundamental skills and concepts that you will use in your profession.

This course can benefit you in two ways. If your job duties include Linux troubleshooting, installation, or maintenance, or if you are preparing for any type of Linux-related career, it provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be successful. In addition, it assists you if you are preparing to take the CompTIA Linux+exam XK0-004, in order to become a CompTIA Linux+ Certified Professional.

Associated Certification:

• Exam Code: XK0-005

In this course, you’ll learn how to manage, operate, configure and maintain systems and hardware within a Linux environment.

You’ll build knowledge on software operations, managing users, groups and services, as well as understanding Linux boot process concepts and kernel modules. You’ll also learn how to:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose Linux issues, including system properties, user issues, application and hardware issues
• Apply security topics like as user/group permissions and ownership, access and authentication methods, Linux firewalls, and file backup, restoration and compression
• Demonstrate automation and scripting skills like BASH scripts and version control using GIT

Performing Basic Linux Tasks

• Topic A: Identify the Linux Design Philosophy
• Topic B: Enter Shell Commands
• Topic C: Get Help with Linux

Managing Users and Groups

• Topic A: Assume Superuser Privileges
• Topic B: Create, Modify, and Delete Users
• Topic C: Create, Modify, and Delete Groups
• Topic D: Query Users and Groups
• Topic E: Configure Account Profiles

Managing Permissions and Ownership

• Topic A: Modify File and Directory Permissions
• Topic B: Modify File and Directory Ownership
• Topic C: Configure Special Permissions and Attributes
• Topic D: Troubleshoot Permissions Issues

Managing Storage

• Topic A: Create Partitions
• Topic B: Manage Logical Volumes
• Topic C: Mount File Systems
• Topic D: Manage File Systems
• Topic E: Navigate the Linux Directory Structure
• Topic F: Troubleshoot Storage Issues

Managing Files and Directories

• Topic A: Create and Edit Text Files
• Topic B: Search for Files
• Topic C: Perform Operations on Files and Directories
• Topic D: Process Text Files
• Topic E: Manipulate File Output

Managing Kernel Modules

• Topic A: Explore the Linux Kernel
• Topic B: Install and Configure Kernel Modules
• Topic C: Monitor Kernel Modules

Managing the Linux Boot Process

• Topic A: Configure Linux Boot Components
• Topic B: Configure GRUB 2

Managing System Components

• Topic A: Configure Localisation Options
• Topic B: Configure GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces)
• Topic C: Manage Services
• Topic D: Troubleshoot Process Issues
• Topic E: Troubleshoot CPU and Memory Issues

Managing Devices

• Topic A: Identify the Types of Linux Devices
• Topic B: Configure Devices
• Topic C: Monitor Devices
• Topic D: Troubleshoot Hardware Issues

Managing Networking

• Topic A: Identify TCP/IP Fundamentals
• Topic B: Identify Linux Server Roles
• Topic C: Connect to a Network
• Topic D: Configure DHCP and DNS (Domain Name System) Client Services
• Topic E: Configure Cloud and Virtualisation Technologies
• Topic F: Troubleshoot Networking Issues

Managing Packages and Software

• Topic A: Identify Package Managers
• Topic B: Manage RPM Packages with YUM
• Topic C: Manage Debian Packages with APT (Advance Persistent Threat)
• Topic D: Configure Repositories
• Topic E: Acquire Software
• Topic F: Build Software from Source Code
• Topic G: Troubleshoot Software Dependency Issues

Securing Linux Systems

• Topic A: Implement Cybersecurity Best Practices
• Topic B: Implement Identity and Access Management Methods
• Topic C: Configure SELinux or AppArmor
• Topic D: Configure Firewalls
• Topic E: Implement Logging Services
• Topic F: Back Up, Restore, and Verify Data

Working with Bash Scripts

• Topic A: Customise the Bash Shell Environment
• Topic B: Identify Scripting and Programming Fundamentals
• Topic C: Write and Execute a Simple Bash Script
• Topic D: Incorporate Control Statements in Bash Scripts

Automating Tasks

• Topic A: Schedule Jobs
• Topic B: Implement Version Control Using Git
• Topic C: Identify Orchestration Concepts

Installing Linux

• Topic A: Prepare for Linux Installation
• Topic B: Perform the Installation

• Linux administrator
• Network administrator
• Web administrator
• Technical support specialist
• Systems administrator

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

However, CompTIA strongly recommend you have either CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+ certifications, or 9 to 12 months experience in configuring, monitoring and supporting servers running the Linux OS.