CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004)
(XK0-004)
/ ISBN: 9781644591147
This course includes
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TestPrep
LiveLab
Mentoring (Add-on)
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.
CompTIA Linux+ certification is a widely recognized vendor-neutral credential. The CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 exam validates the skills of IT professionals in configuring, monitoring, and supporting the servers running the Linux operating system. The XK0-004 exam has an increased focus on security, kernel modules, storage, visualization, device management at an enterprise level, git, automation, networking, firewalls, and server-side.
Lessons
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31+ Lessons
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386+ Quizzes
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155+ Flashcards
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463+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
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90+ Pre Assessment Questions
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2+ Full Length Tests
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100+ Post Assessment Questions
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200+ Practice Test Questions
Lab
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47+ Performance lab
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47+ Video tutorials
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49+ Minutes
- Setting Up a Learning Space
- Exploring Linux Distributions
- Locating a Terminal
- Summary
- What Is a Linux Server?
- Serving the Basics
- Serving Local Networks
- Implementing Security
- Improving Performance
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Handling Files and Directories
- Linking Files and Directories
- Reading Files
- Finding Information
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Processing Text Files
- Redirecting Input and Output
- Editing Text Files
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- The Linux Boot Process
- The Firmware Startup
- Linux Bootloaders
- System Recovery
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Looking at init
- Managing systemd Systems
- Managing SysV init Systems
- Digging Deeper into systemd
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Configuring Network Features
- Basic Network Troubleshooting
- Advanced Network Troubleshooting
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Focusing on the GUI
- Serving Up the GUI
- Using Remote Desktops
- Forwarding
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Understanding Localization
- Setting Your Locale
- Looking at Time
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Managing User Accounts
- Managing Groups
- Setting Up the Environment
- Querying Users
- Managing Disk Space Usage
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Storage Basics
- Partitioning Tools
- Understanding Filesystems
- Formatting Filesystems
- Mounting Filesystems
- Managing Filesystems
- Storage Alternatives
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Understanding Backup Types
- Looking at Compression Methods
- Comparing Archive and Restore Utilities
- Securing Offsite/Off-System Backups
- Checking Backup Integrity
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Working with Source Code
- Packaging Applications
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Exploring Kernel Modules
- Installing Kernel Modules
- Removing Kernel Modules
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Looking at File and Directory Permissions
- Access Control Lists
- Context-Based Permissions
- Understanding Linux User Types
- Restricting Users
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Getting to Know PAM
- Exploring PKI Concepts
- Using SSH
- Using VPN as a Client
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Understanding the Importance of Logging
- Basic Logging Using rsyslog
- Journaling with systemd-journald
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Providing Access Control
- Looking at Firewall Technologies
- Forwarding IP Packets
- Dynamically Setting Rules
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- User Security
- System Security
- Network Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Troubleshooting the Network
- Troubleshooting Storage Issues
- Troubleshooting the CPU
- Troubleshooting Memory
- Surviving a Lost root Password
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Looking at Processes
- Monitoring Processes in Real Time
- Managing Processes
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Troubleshooting Access
- Examining File Obstacles
- Exploring Environment and Shell Issues
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Communicating with Linux Devices
- Working with Devices
- Using Hot Pluggable Devices
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- 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
- The Basics of Shell Scripting
- Advanced Shell Scripting
- Writing Script Programs
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Running Scripts in Background Mode
- Running Scripts Without a Console
- Sending Signals
- Job Control
- Running Like Clockwork
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Understanding Version Control
- Setting Up Your Git Environment
- Committing with Git
- Merging Versions
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Considering Cloud Services
- Understanding Virtualization
- Exploring Containers
- Exercise
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Focusing on VM Tools
- Understanding Bootstrapping
- Exploring Storage Issues
- Considering Network Configurations
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Understanding Orchestration Concepts
- Provisioning the Data Center
- Looking at Container Orchestration Engines
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Hands on Activities (Performance Labs)
- 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
- Exploring Kernel Modules
- 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
| What are the prerequisites for this exam? | CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and 12 months of Linux admin experience. |
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| What is the exam registration fee? | USD 338 |
| Where do I take the exam? | Pearson VUE |
| How many questions are asked in the exam? | The exam contains 90 questions. |
| What is the duration of the exam? | 90 minutes |
| What is the passing score? | 720 (on a scale of 100-900) |
| What is the exam's retake policy? | In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the Linux+ examination, CompTIA's retake policies are:
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| What is the validity of the certification? | CompTIA Linux+ certification expires after three years from the date of issue, after which the certification holder will need to renew their certification via CompTIA's Continuing Education Program. |
| Where can I find more information about this exam? | To know more about the XK0-004, click here. |
| What are the career opportunities after passing this exam? |
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