This specialization is your go-to training to gain proficiency of Linux operating systems and to study for the CompTIA Linux+ exam. Expert author and trainer Sander van Vugt will walk you through Linux basics, concepts, practices, and theories and reviews intermediate and advanced Linux concepts needed to pass the exam and build your skills.
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Specialization
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CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Specialization
Prepare to Pass the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Exam. Master essential Linux concepts and practices and excel in the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 cert exam.
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
2 months at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
The basics of Linux up through exam-level proficiency
Key concepts for all the objectives on the CompTIA Linux + exam
Real-life Linux administration tasks
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Skills you'll gain
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Specialization - 8 course series
What you'll learn
Master installation and configuration of Ubuntu and CentOS Linux distributions.
Develop proficiency in essential Linux command-line tools and file management.
Gain skills in text processing and advanced command-line techniques.
Acquire the ability to perform administrative tasks and utilize the Bash Shell effectively.
Skills you'll gain
Category: File Management
Category: Linux
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Software Installation
Category: Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Category: Unix Commands
Category: System Configuration
Category: Ubuntu
Category: Operating System Administration
What you'll learn
Develop proficiency in managing users and groups within Linux environments.
Master Linux permission management, including advanced permissions like SUID, SGID, and sticky bit.
Gain essential skills in storage management, including partitions and file systems.
Apply practical knowledge through hands-on labs to reinforce learning and real-world application.
Skills you'll gain
Category: File Systems
Category: User Accounts
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: File Management
Category: Linux
Category: Operating System Administration
Category: Security Controls
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Systems Administration
What you'll learn
Master networking and Systemd service management for efficient Linux administration.
Gain proficiency in software package management with apt, yum, and dnf.
Configure secure remote access with SSH and manage system time effectively.
Develop skills in process management, task scheduling, and Linux logging.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Network Administration
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Linux
Category: Software Installation
Category: Operating System Administration
Category: Network Protocols
Category: General Networking
Category: System Configuration
Category: Linux Commands
What you'll learn
Master advanced security management with access control lists and privilege escalation.
Gain proficiency in managing Linux networking, including interfaces and static routes.
Develop expertise in systemd service management, custom configurations, and dependencies.
Apply practical knowledge through hands-on labs for real-world Linux administration.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Linux
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Service Management
Category: Network Administration
Category: System Configuration
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: TCP/IP
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Network Analysis
Category: File Systems
Category: Hardening
Category: Network Routing
Category: User Accounts
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Operating System Administration
What you'll learn
Master hardware management and Kernel module handling in Linux.
Develop proficiency in creating and managing MBR and GPT partitions.
Gain expertise in file system management, including mounts and network file systems.
Apply practical skills through hands-on labs for real-world storage management.
Skills you'll gain
Category: File Systems
Category: Linux
Category: Linux Administration
Category: System Configuration
Category: Data Storage
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Hardware Architecture
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Operating System Administration
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Computer Hardware
What you'll learn
Configure and manage Linux logging and system performance monitoring.
Master the Linux boot procedure and GRUB2 Bootloader configuration.
Develop effective file compression, backup strategies, and user interface management.
Gain troubleshooting skills for network, storage, and system issues.
Skills you'll gain
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Linux Administration
Category: User Interface (UI)
Category: Systems Administration
Category: File Management
Category: User Accounts
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: File Systems
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Linux
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: Operating System Administration
What you'll learn
Configure and manage Linux firewalls using ufw, firewalld, and iptables.
Implement essential Linux security features, including boot loader passwords and disk encryption.
Master secure access control with PAM and TCP Wrappers.
Gain expertise in mandatory access control with SELinux and AppArmor.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Firewall
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Security Controls
Category: Linux
Category: Authentications
Category: Network Security
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Encryption
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Hardening
Category: System Configuration
Category: Servers
Category: Server Administration
Category: Linux Administration
What you'll learn
Master common Linux server roles and data center storage solutions.
Develop foundational skills in Bash shell scripting and Git management.
Gain expertise in configuration management with Ansible.
Explore containerization with Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: Shell Script
Category: Containerization
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Software Configuration Management
Category: Version Control
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Servers
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Docker (Software)
Category: Ansible
Category: System Configuration
Category: Kubernetes
Category: Linux
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