Prepare for a career as a systems administrator supporting Linux systems. This Linux+ training course covers operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux operating systems in a systems administrator role. You will also train for the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) exam.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Virtual Labs included with course
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.
- Study guide
- Practice exams
The following textbook(s) will also be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: Exam XK0-005, 5th Edition
The CompTIA Linux+ credential is the only job-focused Linux certification covering the latest foundational skills demanded by hiring managers. The Linux+ exam covers tasks associated with all major Linux distributions, setting the foundation for advanced vendor and distro-specific knowledge.
During your Linux+ certification training, you will become ready to work on installation processes, network configurations, security and troubleshooting, and automating processes with scripting. From managing Linux networking and software to describing Kernel modules and identifying devices in Linux to working with Git, you will get the desired skills needed to excel in entry or junior-level IT-related roles.
For system administrators, the Linux+ certification is a benchmark for working in certain IT functions, including cloud computing, server administration, Internet of things (IoT), mobile, and supercomputing. This Linux training course will prepare you for the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) exam and help you stand out for new employment or promotion opportunities with the new skills you will acquire.
- Introduction to Linux
- CLI and Bash shell
- Linux users and groups
- Permissions and ownership
- Data storage
- Linux kernel modules
- Managing Linux services, processes, and performance
- Devices in Linux
- Linux networking
- Managing Linux software
- Security
- Scripting in Bash
- Git
What you will learn
- Gain a better understanding of the command line interface (CLI) and Bash shell
- How to set up permissions
- Describe Kernel modules
- Identify devices in Linux
- Manage the Linux networking and software
- Describe best practices of Linux security
- Understand how to schedule jobs and work with Git
How you will benefit
- Receive a prepaid voucher to take the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) exam
- Become proficient in the Linux operating system to assist in IT-related job roles
- Become prepared to take the CompTIA Linux+ certification test to prove your knowledge
- Obtain opportunities for entry or junior-level positions in IT-related positions
Shane Sexton
Shane Sexton is a cybersecurity-focused instructor with a hunger for mastering the usage of technology to deal with real-world challenges. Inside the classroom, Shane makes the complicated seem approachable. Outside the classroom, Shane is a mad scientist with automation, coding and scripting, tying them back to technologies he teaches in class. If Shane isn't watching the latest SpaceX launch, he is tinkering with something.