CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005
Course Overview
Course Objectives
- The CompTIA Linux+ certification exam will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required configure, manage, operate, and troubleshoot Linux on-premises and cloud-based server environments, while using security best practices, scripting, containerization, and automation.
- CompTIA Linux+ validates the skills administrators need to secure the enterprise, power the cloud and keep systems running.
- This course is for IT candidates preparing to take the CompTIA Linux + certification exam XK0-005.
Technical Areas Covered:
- Configuration and management of Linux systems
- Operation of on-prem and cloud-based distributions
- Containerization and automation
- Scripting Containers, and Automation
- Networking
- Virtualization
- Cybersecurity
Target Audience & Job Roles:
- Linux Administrator
- Junior Cloud Engineer
- Junior DevOps Support Engineer
- Technical Support Specialist
- Systems Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Web Administrator/ Developer
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Linux Engineer
Linux + Course Benefits:
- CompTIA Linux+ is the only job-focused Linux certification covering the latest foundational skills demanded by hiring managers.
- The exam covers tasks associated with all major distributions of Linux, setting the foundation for advanced vendor/distro-specific knowledge.
- All CompTIA certification exams are vendor-neutral. This ensures IT professionals can perform important job tasks in any technology environment.
- The CompTIA Linux+ exam is accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the ISO 17024 standard and, as such, undergoes regular reviews and updates to the exam objectives.
Herotec Training Key Features
- Certified Trainers
- Official Courseware
- Course Knowledge setup to ensure “Learn by Doing”
- Downloadable files, links and checklists & more resources
- Affordable prices
- Flexibility
About the exam:
- Required exam: XK0-005
- Number of questions: Maximum of 90
- Types of questions: Multiple-choice
- Exam duration: 90 minutes
- Recommended experience: A+, Network+, and Server+ or equivalent knowledge
- Passing score: 720 (on a scale of 100–900)
Course Outlines:
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






