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CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) Specialization
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CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) Specialization

Master Linux Administration and Automation. Learn Linux installation, automation, troubleshooting, and security to prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ certification.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
3.8

(5 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Install, configure, and manage Linux distributions like RHEL and Ubuntu

  • Automate system tasks with shell scripting and container orchestration tools

  • Troubleshoot Linux performance, storage, and networking issues effectively

  • Secure Linux systems with SELinux, firewalls, and advanced authentication methods

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Specialization - 3 course series

Foundations of Linux

Course 17 hours

What you'll learn

  • Install and configure Linux distributions like Ubuntu and RHEL.

  • Master the Linux command line and core file system operations.

  • Manage software installation using APT, DNF, and sandboxed environments.

  • Locate, search, and archive files efficiently using tools like grep and vi.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Linux Commands
Category: File Management
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Open Source Technology
Category: Linux
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: File Systems
Category: Software Installation
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Category: Unix Commands
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Development Environment
Category: System Configuration
Category: Virtual Environment

What you'll learn

  • Configure and manage Linux user accounts, groups, and file permissions

  • Troubleshoot system performance and optimize disk storage using advanced tools

  • Manage Linux storage systems, partitions, file systems, and logical volumes

  • Automate tasks with shell scripting using loops, conditionals, and redirection

Skills you'll gain

Category: Shell Script
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Linux Administration
Category: File Management
Category: User Accounts
Category: File Systems
Category: Scripting
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: Data Storage
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Scripting Languages
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Linux
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Unix
Category: System Monitoring

What you'll learn

  • Automate container and host management using Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible

  • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux networking using advanced tools

  • Enhance Linux system security with SELinux, AppArmor, firewalls, and SSL/TLS

  • Manage boot processes, kernel modules, and secure authentication systems

Skills you'll gain

Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Firewall
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Docker (Software)
Category: Containerization
Category: Kubernetes
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Ansible
Category: Network Security
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Linux
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Security Controls
Category: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols
Category: System Configuration
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Category: Authentications
Category: Network Administration
Category: Linux Servers

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