CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004)

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About this course:

CompTIA Linux+ is the perfect qualification for professionals working with Linux-based systems. The syllabus covers everything required to support IT infrastructures, including infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and cloud management. It has also recently been revised to focus on the latest topics, such as kernel models, storage & visualization, security, networking & firewalls, Git & automation, enterprise-level device management, server-side & command line, server coverage, and SELinux.

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Who is this course aimed at?

Linux Administrator
Network Administrator
Technical Support Specialist
Web Administrator
Systems Administrator

What will you learn by taking this course?

How to configure systems and manage hardware. This includes the Linux boost process concepts, network connection parameters, kernel models, managing storage, localization options, and cloud and virtualization technologies
How to operate and maintain systems, including managing users and groups, managing services, software operations, and working with files. Candidates also learn how to use and operate Linux devices, explain server roles, schedule and automate jobs, and compare and contrast Linux graphical user interfaces
How to apply security solutions in practical situations, including access and authentication messages, user/group permissions and ownership, logging services, Linux firewalls, file backup, compression, restoration, and other best practices
How to troubleshoot and diagnose issues relating to Linux in areas such as system properties, hardware, applications, and users
Key automation and scripting skills, such as GIT version control, orchestration processes and concepts, and BASH scripts

Why should you take this course?

CompTIA Linux+ is the only job-focused certification for Linux that covers the latest foundation skills seeing high demand from employers
As the CompTIA Linux+ exam is partly performance-based, passing will quickly validate a candidate’s abilities to apply the syllabus in practice
CompTIA Linux+ is extremely relevant, as it covers all major distributions of Linux. This sets a strong foundation for advanced vendor or distro-specific knowledge
This CompTIA Linux+ course is fully aligned with the skill sets required to support and manage IT infrastructures
Several leading organizations utilize CompTIA Linux+, including American Airlines, Amazon, GEICO, Dell, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Department of Defense
CompTIA has set a global standard for computing networking, support, cloud, mobility, security, and open-source development for over 20 years. Its certification syllabuses are also updated regularly to meet new requirements and challenges
This CompTIA Linux+ course comes with a variety of CompTIA online training assets, including instructor guides, videos, lab work, study guides, tools, and assessments
Good e-Learning is an award-winning online training provider with a diverse portfolio of accredited e-learning certification courses

Hardware and System Configuration – 21%

Learning Objectives

Key concepts for Linux boot processes
How to install, monitor, and configure kernel modules
How to verify and configure network connection parameters
How to manage storage within Linux environments
Different cloud and virtualization technologies and concepts
Options for configuring localization

System Operation and Maintenance – 26%

Learning Objectives

How to install, configure, update, and remove software
How to manage groups and users
How to create, modify, and redirect files
How to manage services
Essential server roles and their functions
How to schedule and automate jobs
How to use and operate Linux devices
Different Linux graphical user interfaces

Security – 19%

Learning Objectives

How to manage a network using appropriate diagrams and documentation
Different disaster recovery and business continuity concepts
Common and proven monitoring, scanning, and patching processes, along with their outputs
How to utilize access removal methods within a given scenario
How to identify best practices and policies

Linux Troubleshooting and Diagnostics – 20%

Learning Objectives

How to analyze the properties of a system and remediate accordingly
How to analyze processes in a system to optimize their performance
How to troubleshoot and analyze user issues
How to troubleshoot and analyze hardware and application issues

Automation and Scripting – 22%

Learning Objectives

How to deploy and execute BASH scripts
How to use Git to carry out version control
Essential orchestration concepts and processes

To earn the CompTIA Linux+ qualification, candidates must first pass the certification exam. This validates that a candidate has the practical skills to configure, monitor, and support servers running the Linux OS. The latest exam also expands the focus on kernel modules, virtualization & storage, security, enterprise-level device management, networking & firewalls, Git & automation, server (vs. client-based) coverage, server-side & command line, SELinux, and troubleshooting.

To help students with their CompTIA Linux+ training costs, this course also comes with a free certification exam voucher.

CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 exam:

Exam Code: XK0-004
Maximum of 90 questions
Performance-based, multiple response, multiple choice (single response), and fill-in-the-blank
90 minutes
Passing score: 720 (on a scale of 100 to 900)
Recommended experience: CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, and at least 12 months of experience in Linux admin roles

What is CompTIA?

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a non-profit trade association. It issues professional certifications for the IT sector, upskilling candidates to tackle the most pressing priorities and skill shortages facing IT-powered organizations.

With its focus on practical skills and commitment to regularly updating its certification courses in line with industry developments, CompTIA is considered one of the best trade associations in the IT industry.

What is CompTIA’s relationship with Good e-Learning?

Good e-Learning is an award-winning training provider with world-class courses across multiple corporate disciplines and frameworks, including ITIL 4, DevOps, RESILIA Cyber Resilience, TOGAF, and more. The company is also a fully accredited training provider for CompTIA.

What is CompTIA Linux+?

CompTIA Linux+ is an early-career qualification designed for administrators supporting Linux systems. The syllabus is job-focused, teaching the skills and practices required for foundational Linux roles.

What kind of organization is CompTIA Linux+ suited for?

CompTIA Linux+ is perfect for organizations that utilize the Linux operating system. Linux is often used for cybersecurity, mobile, cloud, and web administration applications, and related skills are increasingly in high demand across a number of industries.

Several world-class organizations utilize Linux+, including: Amazon, American Airlines, Dell, GEICO, U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy.

What professions is CompTIA Linux+ suited for?

CompTIA Linux+ is suitable for professionals in roles related to the Linux OS.

Relevant professions include: Linux Administrator, Network Administrator, Technical Support Specialist, Systems Administrator, Linux Database Administrator, and Web Administrators.

What does the CompTIA certification path look like?

The CompTIA certification path provides several foundational modules for IT professionals, as well as intermediate options focused on Infrastructure, Cyber Security, and Professional Skills.

The certification path is fully aligned with several defined IT career pathways, and candidates are advised to consider their experience and existing qualifications before selecting a module.

How much is CompTIA Linux+ certification worth?

According to CompTIA, the Linux+ qualification can help candidates access a number of high-level roles. Here are just a view of their salaries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): Technical support specialist: $52,270, Network administrator: $83,510 , Systems administrator: $83,510, Web administrator: $73,760.

It is also highly relevant for candidates working as DevOps engineers.