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CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Specialization
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CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Specialization

Prepare to Pass the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Exam. Master essential Linux concepts and practices and excel in the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 cert exam.

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Intermediate level

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Flexible schedule
2 months at 5 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • The basics of Linux up through exam-level proficiency

  • Key concepts for all the objectives on the CompTIA Linux + exam

  • Real-life Linux administration tasks

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August 2025

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Specialization - 8 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master installation and configuration of Ubuntu and CentOS Linux distributions.

  • Develop proficiency in essential Linux command-line tools and file management.

  • Gain skills in text processing and advanced command-line techniques.

  • Acquire the ability to perform administrative tasks and utilize the Bash Shell effectively.

Skills you'll gain

Category: File Management
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Computing Platforms
Category: Linux Administration
Category: File Systems
Category: Software Installation
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Linux
Category: Command-Line Interface

What you'll learn

  • Develop proficiency in managing users and groups within Linux environments.

  • Master Linux permission management, including advanced permissions like SUID, SGID, and sticky bit.

  • Gain essential skills in storage management, including partitions and file systems.

  • Apply practical knowledge through hands-on labs to reinforce learning and real-world application.

Skills you'll gain

Category: User Accounts
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Linux Administration
Category: File Systems
Category: Linux
Category: File Management
Category: Data Storage
Category: Identity and Access Management

What you'll learn

  • Master networking and Systemd service management for efficient Linux administration.

  • Gain proficiency in software package management with apt, yum, and dnf.

  • Configure secure remote access with SSH and manage system time effectively.

  • Develop skills in process management, task scheduling, and Linux logging.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Linux
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Network Administration
Category: Linux Commands
Category: System Configuration
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Linux Administration
Category: General Networking
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Software Installation

What you'll learn

  • Master advanced security management with access control lists and privilege escalation.

  • Gain proficiency in managing Linux networking, including interfaces and static routes.

  • Develop expertise in systemd service management, custom configurations, and dependencies.

  • Apply practical knowledge through hands-on labs for real-world Linux administration.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Linux Administration
Category: File Systems
Category: Service Management
Category: User Accounts
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Linux
Category: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Administration
Category: System Configuration

What you'll learn

  • Master hardware management and Kernel module handling in Linux.

  • Develop proficiency in creating and managing MBR and GPT partitions.

  • Gain expertise in file system management, including mounts and network file systems.

  • Apply practical skills through hands-on labs for real-world storage management.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Operating Systems
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: File Management
Category: Linux
Category: Systems Architecture
Category: System Configuration
Category: Peripheral Devices
Category: File Systems
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Data Storage
Category: Hardware Architecture

What you'll learn

  • Configure and manage Linux logging and system performance monitoring.

  • Master the Linux boot procedure and GRUB2 Bootloader configuration.

  • Develop effective file compression, backup strategies, and user interface management.

  • Gain troubleshooting skills for network, storage, and system issues.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Linux Administration
Category: File Management
Category: System Monitoring
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: Linux
Category: User Interface (UI)
Category: Network Troubleshooting

What you'll learn

  • Configure and manage Linux firewalls using ufw, firewalld, and iptables.

  • Implement essential Linux security features, including boot loader passwords and disk encryption.

  • Master secure access control with PAM and TCP Wrappers.

  • Gain expertise in mandatory access control with SELinux and AppArmor.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Hardening
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Data Security
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Network Security
Category: Security Controls
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Authentications
Category: Firewall
Category: Encryption
Category: Linux
Category: Linux Commands
Category: System Configuration
Category: Authorization (Computing)

What you'll learn

  • Master common Linux server roles and data center storage solutions.

  • Develop foundational skills in Bash shell scripting and Git management.

  • Gain expertise in configuration management with Ansible.

  • Explore containerization with Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Shell Script
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Containerization
Category: Data Centers
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Linux
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: Servers
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Version Control
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Data Storage
Category: Data Storage Technologies

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