CompTIA Linux+
- Course Code G016
- Duration 5 days
- Version XK0-005
Course Delivery
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Course Delivery
This course is available in the following formats:
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Elearning (Self-paced)
Self paced electronic learning
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Public Classroom
Traditional Classroom Learning
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Virtual Learning
Learning that is virtual
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Course Overview
TopCompTIA Linux+ validates the skills of IT professionals with hands-on experience configuring, monitoring, and supporting servers running the Linux operating system. The new exam has an increased focus on the following topics: security, kernel modules, storage & virtualization, device management at an enterprise level, git & automation, networking & firewalls, server side & command line, server (vs. client-based) coverage, troubleshooting and SELinux.
Virtual Learning
This interactive training can be taken from any location, your office or home and is delivered by a trainer. This training does not have any delegates in the class with the instructor, since all delegates are virtually connected. Virtual delegates do not travel to this course, Global Knowledge will send you all the information needed before the start of the course and you can test the logins.
Course Schedule
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 26-30 October, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (Arabian St)
- Language: English
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 01-05 November, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (Arab Stand)
- Language: English
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 04-08 April, 2027 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (Arab Stand)
- Language: English
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 03-07 October, 2027 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (Arab Stand)
- Language: English
Target Audience
Top- Linux Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Technical Support Specialist
- Web Administrator
- Systems Administrator
Course Objectives
TopHardware & System Configuration
Configure kernel modules, network parameters, storage, cloud and virtualization technologies
Linux Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Analyze system properties and processes and troubleshoot user, application and hardware issues
System Operation & Maintenance
Manage software and services, and explain server roles, job scheduling, and the use and operation of Linux devices
Automation & Scripting
Execute basic BASH scripts, version control using Git, and orchestration processes
Security
Understand best practices for permissions and authentication, firewalls, and file management.
Course Content
Top- Lesson 1: Performing Basic Linux Tasks
- Lesson 2: Managing Users and Groups
- Lesson 3: Managing Permissions and Ownership
- Lesson 4: Managing Storage
- Lesson 5: Managing Files and Directories
- Lesson 6: Managing Kernel Modules
- Lesson 7: Managing the Linux Boot Process
- Lesson 8: Managing System Components
- Lesson 9: Managing Devices
- Lesson 10: Managing Networking
- Lesson 11: Managing Packages and Software
- Lesson 12: Securing Linux Systems
- Lesson 13: Working with Bash Scripts
- Lesson 14: Automating Tasks
- Lesson 15: Installing Linux
Course Prerequisites
TopCompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and 12 months of Linux admin experience
Test Certification
Top- Number of Questions: Maximum of 90 questions
- Type of Questions: Performance-based, Multiple Choice (Single Response), Multiple Response and Fill-in-the-Blank
- Length of Test: 90 Minutes
- Passing Score: 720 (on a scale of 100 to 900)
- Recommended Experience: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and 12 months of Linux admin experience
- Languages: English, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish
- Retirement: TBD - Usually three years after launch