Official CompTIA Linux+ Certification (Exam XK0-005)

Course Content

The Official CompTIA Linux+ Student Guide (Exam XK0-005) eBook

Table of Contents

• Lesson 1: Introducing Linux
• Lesson 2: Administering Users and Groups 
• Lesson 3: Configuring Permissions
• Lesson 4: Implementing File Management
• Lesson 5: Authoring Text Files
• Lesson 6: Managing Software
• Lesson 7: Administering Storage
• Lesson 8: Managing Devices, Processes, Memory, and the Kernel
• Lesson 9: Managing Services
• Lesson 10: Configuring Network Settings
• Lesson 11: Configuring Network Security
• Lesson 12: Managing Linux Security
• Lesson 13: Implementing Simple Scripts
• Lesson 14: Using Infrastructure as Code
• Lesson 15: Managing Containers in Linux
• Lesson 16: Installing Linux
• Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA Linux+ (Exam XK0-005)
• Appendix B: Linux Command Reference Guide
• Glossary
• Index

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Module 1: Intro & Performing Basic Linux Tasks
1. Instructor Introduction
2. Course Introduction
3. Identify The Linux Design Philosophy
4. Enter Shell Commands
5. Shell Commands Activity
6. Get Help with Linux

Module 2: Managing Users and Groups
1. Assume Superuser and Groups
2. Create, Modify, and Delete Users
3. Create, Modify, and Delete Groups
4. Query Users and Groups
5. Configure Account Profiles

Module 3: Managing Permissions and Ownership
1. Modify File and Directory Permissions
2. Modify File and Directory Ownership
3. Configure Special Permissions and Attributes
4. Troubleshoot Permissions Issue

Module 4: Managing Storage
1. Create Partitions
2. Manage Logical Volumes
3. Mount File Systems
4. Manage File Systems
5. Navigate the Linux Directory Structure
6. Troubleshoot Storage Issues
Module 5: Managing Files and Directories
1. Create and Edit Text Files
2. Search for Files
3. Perform Operations on Files and Directories
4. Process Text Files
5. Manipulate File Output

Module 6: Managing Kernel Modules
1. Explore the Linux Kernel
2. Install and Configure Kernel Modules
3. Monitor Kernel Modules

Module 7: Managing the Linux Boot Process
1. Configure Linux Boot Components
2. Configure GRUB

Module 8: Managing System Components
1. Configure Localization Options
2. Configure GUIs
3. Manage Services
4. Troubleshoot Process Issues
5. Troubleshoot CPU and Memory Issues

Module 9: Managing Devices
1. Identify the Types of Linux
2. Configure Devices
3. Monitor Devices
4. Troubleshoot Hardware Issues

Module 10: Managing Networking
1. Identify TCP/IP Fundamentals
2. Identify Linux Server Roles
3. Connect to a Network
4. Configure DHCP and DNS Client Services
5. Configure Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
6. Troubleshoot Networking Issues

Module 11: Managing Packages and Software
1. Identify Package Managers
2. Manage RPM Packages with YUM
3. Manage Debian Packages with APT
4. Configure Repositories
5. Acquire Software
6. Build Software from Source Code
7. Troubleshoot Software Dependency Issues

Module 12: Securing Linux Systems
1. Implement Cybersecurity Best Practices
2. Implement Identity and Access Management Methods
3. Configure SELinux or AppArmor
4. Configure Firewalls
5. Implement Logging Services
6. Back Up, Restore, and Verify Data

Module 13: Working with Bash Scripts
1. Customize the Bash Shell Environment
2. Identify Scripting and Programming Fundamentals
3. Write and Execute a Simple Bash Script
4. Incorporate Control Statements in Bash Scripts

Module 14: Automating Tasks
1. Schedule Jobs
2. Implement Version Control Using Git
3. Identify Orchestration Concepts

Module 15: Installing Linux
1. Prepare for Linux Installation
2. Perform the Installation