Learning Path

CompTIA Linux+

The Linux+ Certification learning path will introduce and explain the concepts and commands required to configure, manage, operate and troubleshoot a Linux environment by using security best practices, scripting and automation.

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.

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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

The details

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.

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