CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) Certification Study Guide

Official CompTIA Content (OCC) has been designed by CompTIA for the CompTIA certification candidate. Self-paced study guides are:

• Reviewed extensively to ensure 100% coverage of the CompTIA exam objectives
• Clearly written and structured
• Flexible, so you can learn at any pace

Save With a Bundle

CompTIA Training bundles are a great way to continue your learning process in every stage of your exam preparation. Complement a study guide with popular training options. Two common ones are:

• CertMaster Labs — apply your knowledge of Linux+ as a study method.
• CertMaster Practice — practice and prepare for your Linux+ exam.

Product Details

• Media type: Paperback print book or eBook
• Audience: Self-paced individual learner
• Publisher: CompTIA Learning
• Language: English
• Price: print book: $149, eBook: $139

What You'll Learn

The Official CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide (XK0-005) has been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA certification candidate. Rigorously evaluated by third party subject matter experts to validate adequate coverage of the Linux+ exam objectives, the Official CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide teaches the essential skills and information required for the CompTIA certification exam (XK0-005).

After reading this text, you will understand how to:

• Perform basic Linux tasks
• Manage users and group
• Manage permissions and ownership
• Manage storage
• Manage files and directories
• Manage kernel modules
• Manage the Linux boot process
• Manage system components
• Manage devices
• Manage networking
• Manage packages and software
• Secure Linux systems
• Write and execute Bash shell scripts
• Automate tasks
• Plan and perform a Linux installation

Prerequisites

To learn with the Official CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide and prepare for your exam, you need to have the following:

• CompTIA A+ certification
• CompTIA Network+ certification
• Have at least 12 months of Linux admin experience