XK0-004 ISBN: 978-1-64459-114-7
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004)
Kick start your prep for the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 exam with the CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide. The lab is cloud-based, device-enabled, and can easily be integrated with an LMS. CompTIA Linux+ course covers the XK0-004 exam objectives and provides knowledge in areas such as hardware and system configuration; systems operation and maintenance; security, Linux troubleshooting, and diagnostics; and automation and scripting.
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01 / About
About This Course
Target Career Roles
- Web Administrator
- Linux Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Technical Support Specialist
- Linux Database Administrator
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
31 Interactive Lessons · 176 topics01 Introduction +
02 Preparing Your Environment 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Setting Up a Learning Space
- Exploring Linux Distributions
- Locating a Terminal
- Summary
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Sifting Through Services 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- What Is a Linux Server?
- Serving the Basics
- Serving Local Networks
- Implementing Security
- Improving Performance
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Managing Files, Directories, and Text 6 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Handling Files and Directories
- Linking Files and Directories
- Reading Files
- Finding Information
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Searching and Analyzing Text 5 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Processing Text Files
- Redirecting Input and Output
- Editing Text Files
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Explaining the Boot Process 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- The Linux Boot Process
- The Firmware Startup
- Linux Bootloaders
- System Recovery
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Maintaining System Startup and Services 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Looking at init
- Managing systemd Systems
- Managing SysV init Systems
- Digging Deeper into systemd
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Configuring Network Connections 5 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Configuring Network Features
- Basic Network Troubleshooting
- Advanced Network Troubleshooting
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Comparing GUIs 6 topics +
- Focusing on the GUI
- Serving Up the GUI
- Using Remote Desktops
- Forwarding
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
10 Adjusting Localization Options 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Understanding Localization
- Setting Your Locale
- Looking at Time
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Administering Users and Groups 7 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Managing User Accounts
- Managing Groups
- Setting Up the Environment
- Querying Users
- Managing Disk Space Usage
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Handling Storage 9 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Storage Basics
- Partitioning Tools
- Understanding Filesystems
- Formatting Filesystems
- Mounting Filesystems
- Managing Filesystems
- Storage Alternatives
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Protecting Files 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Understanding Backup Types
- Looking at Compression Methods
- Comparing Archive and Restore Utilities
- Securing Offsite/Off-System Backups
- Checking Backup Integrity
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Governing Software 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Working with Source Code
- Packaging Applications
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Tending Kernel Modules 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Exploring Kernel Modules
- Installing Kernel Modules
- Removing Kernel Modules
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
16 Applying Ownership and Permissions 7 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Looking at File and Directory Permissions
- Access Control Lists
- Context-Based Permissions
- Understanding Linux User Types
- Restricting Users
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
17 Looking at Access and Authentication Methods 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Getting to Know PAM
- Exploring PKI Concepts
- Using SSH
- Using VPN as a Client
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
18 Implementing Logging Services 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Understanding the Importance of Logging
- Basic Logging Using rsyslog
- Journaling with systemd-journald
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
19 Overseeing Linux Firewalls 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Providing Access Control
- Looking at Firewall Technologies
- Forwarding IP Packets
- Dynamically Setting Rules
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
20 Embracing Best Security Practices 5 topics +
- User Security
- System Security
- Network Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
21 Analyzing System Properties and Remediation 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Troubleshooting the Network
- Troubleshooting Storage Issues
- Troubleshooting the CPU
- Troubleshooting Memory
- Surviving a Lost root Password
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
22 Optimizing Performance 5 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Looking at Processes
- Monitoring Processes in Real Time
- Managing Processes
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
23 Investigating User Issues 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Troubleshooting Access
- Examining File Obstacles
- Exploring Environment and Shell Issues
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
24 Dealing with Linux Devices 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Communicating with Linux Devices
- Working with Devices
- Using Hot Pluggable Devices
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
25 Troubleshooting Application and Hardware Issues 8 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Dealing with Storage Problems
- Uncovering Application Permission Issues
- Analyzing Application Dependencies
- Looking at SELinux Context Violations
- Exploring Firewall Blockages
- Troubleshooting Additional Hardware Issues
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
26 Deploying Bash Scripts 5 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- The Basics of Shell Scripting
- Advanced Shell Scripting
- Writing Script Programs
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
27 Automating Jobs 7 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Running Scripts in Background Mode
- Running Scripts Without a Console
- Sending Signals
- Job Control
- Running Like Clockwork
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
28 Controlling Versions with Git 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Understanding Version Control
- Setting Up Your Git Environment
- Committing with Git
- Merging Versions
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
29 Understanding Cloud and Virtualization Concepts 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Considering Cloud Services
- Understanding Virtualization
- Exploring Containers
- Exercise
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
30 Inspecting Cloud and Virtualization Services 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Focusing on VM Tools
- Understanding Bootstrapping
- Exploring Storage Issues
- Considering Network Configurations
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
31 Orchestrating the Environment 5 topics +
- Understanding Orchestration Concepts
- Provisioning the Data Center
- Looking at Container Orchestration Engines
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs Our edge
47 LiveLabs- Installing CentOS
- Finding Applications that are Providing TCP Network Services
- Performing Basic File Management
- Creating a Hard Link
- Finding Files
- Using Regular Expressions
- Using Filters
- Using Redirection
- Booting Linux into Single-User Mode
- Viewing the Boot Messages from the Kernel
- Finding the System Initialization Method
- Managing Services with systemctl
- Finding the Mail Server for a Specified Domain
- Finding the Network Information
- Testing Network Connectivity
- Viewing the Localization Settings for the Linux System
- Working with Time Zones
- Managing Users and Groups
- Using the Who Command
- Finding Hard Drives on the System
- Using tar for Backups
- Using Red Hat Package Management Tools
- Managing Kernel Modules from the Command Line
- Changing Permissions on a File
- Assigning Additional ACLs to a File
- Exploring SELinux
- Exploring PAM
- Viewing the System Logs
- Using Firewalld
- Viewing Disk Usage
- Displaying Process Information
- Displaying Real-Time System Statistics
- Watching Stopped Processes
- Reviewing Account Settings
- Investigating File Obstacles
- Making an Inventory of System Devices
- Investigating RPM App Package Issues
- Identifying System Hardware
- Making Simple Batch Files
- Redirecting Output
- Creating an Advanced Script
- Running Scripts in Background Mode
- Managing Processes
- Using Git
- Installing a Virtual Machine
- Looking at VM Tools
- Exploring the Contents of the Anaconda file
03 / Exam details
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004) Details
Kick start your prep for the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 exam with the CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide. The lab is cloud-based, device-enabled, and can easily be integrated with an LMS. CompTIA Linux+ course covers the XK0-004 exam objectives and provides knowledge in areas such as hardware and system configuration; systems operation and maintenance; security, Linux troubleshooting, and diagnostics; and automation and scripting.
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