What you will learn
This learning path teaches you the necessary concepts, terms, commands and skills to perform basic configuration and management tasks as part of building and maintaining Linux system. This course reviews the main test objectives for the CompTIA XK004 Linux+ exam. This includes a review of the test domains, as well as pertinent examples of usage for commands.
Syllabus
Linux+ certification overview
Course — 00:35:33
K0060, K0224, K0318, K0608, S0067
This course is designed to be an introduction to the Linux+ certification. Included in the lessons are a description of the course, an overview of the course outline and a description of course resources.
Domain 1: Hardware & System Configuration
Course — 02:17:38
K0030, K0060, K0167, K0224, K0318, K0321, K0608, S0024, S0158, S0267
This course includes coverage of the first domain of the test objectives: Hardware & System Configuration. This course includes lessons that cover the basics of system and hardware configurations.
Domain 2: System Operation and Maintenance
Course — 02:40:21
K0030, K0060, K0167, K0224, K0318, K0321, K0608, S0024, S0067, S0157, S0267
This course includes coverage of the second domain of the test objectives: System Operation and Maintenance. The course includes lessons that cover the basics of Linux administrative tasks and commands.
Domain 3: Security
Course — 02:31:22
K0004, K0030, K0033, K0060, K0167, K0224, K0318, K0321, K0397, K0440, K0608, S0024, S0067, S0157, S0267
This course includes coverage of the third domain of the test objectives: Security. The course includes lessons that cover some of the existing security functionality for the Linux operating system, network and storage.
Domain 4: Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Course — 01:21:53
K0030, K0060, K0167, K0224, K0318, K0321, K0608, S0024, S0067, S0142, S0151, S0267
This course includes coverage of the fourth domain of the test objectives: Troubleshooting & Diagnostics. The course includes lessons that cover some troubleshooting system problems, system performance, user issues, hardware and application troubleshooting.
Domain 5: Automation and Scripting
Course — 00:44:19
K0030, K0060, K0086, K0167, K0224, K0318, K0321, K0529, K0608, S0024, S0067, S0257, S0266, S0267
This course includes coverage of the fifth domain of the test objectives: Scripting & Automation. The course includes lessons that cover basic bash scripting concepts, version control through git and the basic concepts of system orchestration.
Systems Administration – Linux Cyber Range
Cyber Range — 10:30:00
The Systems Administration cyber range will teach you some of the basics of linux systems administration.
CompTIA Linux+ Practice Exam
Assessment — 74 questions — 00:37:00
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Learning path insights
How to claim CPEs
Should you complete this learning path, you’ll be able to download a certificate of completion. Use this to claim your CPEs or CPUs.
Associated NICE Work Roles
All Infosec training maps directly to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity to guide you from beginner to expert across 52 Work Roles.
- All-Source Analyst
- Mission Assessment Specialist
- Exploitation Analyst
No software. No set up. Unlimited access.
Skip the server racks and spin up a realistic environment with one click. Infosec Skills cyber ranges require no additional software, hardware or server space so your team can spend less time configuring environments and more time learning. Unlimited cyber range access is included in every lnfosec Skills subscription so your team can skill up however they learn best.
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