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CompTIA Linux+ Exam Prep: Pass XK0-005

Prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 to learn filesystem management, automate deployments, and add serious value to your resume.

(XK0-005.AB1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-548-0
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Enroll in our CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 course and start your exam preparation right away! 

Dive deep into Linux system management, security hardening, scripting, and troubleshooting…exactly what the exam demands. Master storage configuration, network tools, container operations, and automation while drilling real-world scenarios.

With hands-on labs, practice tests, flashcards, and performance analytics, you’ll pinpoint weak spots and walk into exam day ready to dominate.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Linux System Administration

Install, configure, and manage Linux systems, including filesystems, storage, and processes.

  • Security Hardening

Implement firewalls, access controls, and security best practices to protect Linux environments.

  • Shell Scripting & Automation

Write and debug Bash scripts to automate tasks and improve efficiency.

  • Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

Resolve storage, network, CPU, and memory issues using command-line tools.

  • Container & Cloud Operations

Manage containers (Docker/Podman) and understand cloud orchestration basics.

  • Networking & Remote Management

Configure network interfaces, SSH, and troubleshoot connectivity problems.

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1

Introduction

  • Goals and Methods
  • The Linux+ Domains and Objectives
  • How This Course Maps to the Exam Objectives
  • Course Features
  • What’s New?
  • Who Should Read This Course?
  • Strategies for Exam Preparation
  • Pearson Test Prep Practice Test Software
2

Understanding Linux Fundamentals

  • Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
  • Basic Boot Process
  • Boot Loaders and Files
  • When Kernels Panic
  • Device Types in /dev
  • Installing Software from Source
  • Storage Concepts
  • Listing Your Hardware Info
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
3

Managing Files and Directories

  • Foundation Topics
  • File and Directory Operations
  • File Metadata and File Types
  • Soft and Hard Links
  • File Compression, Archiving, and Backup
  • Copying Objects Between Systems
  • File Editing
  • Feeling a Bit (awk)ward
  • The printf Function
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
4

Configuring and Managing Storage

  • Foundation Topics
  • Determining Storage Hardware
  • Performing Disk Partitioning
  • Inspecting and Managing Software RAID
  • Using Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
  • Mounting Local and Remote Devices
  • Monitoring Storage Space and Disk Usage
  • Filesystem Management
  • Storage Area Networks/Network-Attached Storage
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
5

Managing Processes and Services

  • Foundation Topics
  • Managing Processes
  • systemd
  • Scheduling Services
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
6

Using Network Tools and Configuration Files

  • Foundation Topics
  • Interface Management
  • Name Resolution
  • Network Monitoring
  • Remote Networking Tools
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
7

Building and Installing Software

  • Package Management
  • Sandboxed Applications
  • System Updates
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
8

Managing Software Configurations

  • Updating Configuration Files
  • Configuring Kernel Options
  • Configuring Common System Services
  • Representing Locales
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
9

Understanding Linux Security Best Practices

  • Public Key Infrastructure
  • Certificate Use Cases
  • Authentication
  • Linux Hardening
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
10

Implementing Identity Management

  • Account Creation and Deletion
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
11

Implementing and Configuring Firewalls

  • Foundation Topics
  • Common Firewall Technologies
  • Understanding iptables
  • Additional Firewall Technologies
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
12

Using Remote Connectivity for System Management

  • SSH (Secure Shell)
  • Executing Commands as Another User
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
13

Understanding and Applying Access Controls

  • Foundation Topics
  • File Permissions
  • File and Directory Ownership
  • Understanding and Using umask
  • Permission Granularity Issues
  • Finding Files by Permission
  • Access Control Lists
  • Context-Based Access
  • Command-Line Utilities
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
14

Automating Tasks via Shell Scripting

  • Foundation Topics
  • Shell Script Elements
  • Environment Variables and Settings
  • Working with Input/Output Streams
  • Shell Script Elements
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
15

Perform Basic Container Operations

  • Container Management
  • Container Image Operations
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
16

Performing Basic Version Control Using Git

  • Version Control Concepts
  • Using Git for Version Control
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
17

Understanding Infrastructure as Code

  • File Formats
  • Infrastructure as Code Concepts
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment
  • Advanced Git Topics
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
18

Understanding Containers, Cloud, and Orchestration

  • Kubernetes Benefits and Application Use Cases
  • Single-Node Multicontainer Use Cases
  • Container Persistent Storage
  • Container Networks
  • Service Mesh
  • Bootstrapping
  • Container Registries
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
19

Analyzing and Troubleshooting Storage Issues

  • High Latency Issues
  • Low Throughput Issues
  • Input/Output Operations per Second Scenarios
  • Capacity Issues
  • Filesystem Issues
  • I/O Scheduler Issues
  • Device Issues
  • LVM Issues
  • Mount Option Issues
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
20

Analyzing and Troubleshooting Network Resource Issues

  • Network Configuration Issues
  • Firewall Issues
  • Interface Errors
  • Bandwidth Limitations
  • Name Resolution Issues
  • Testing Remote Systems
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
21

Analyzing and Troubleshooting CPU and Memory Issues

  • Runaway and Zombie Processes
  • High CPU Utilization/Load Average/Run Queues
  • CPU Times and CPU Process Priorities
  • Memory Exhaustion and Out of Memory
  • Swapping
  • Hardware
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
22

Analyzing and Troubleshooting User and File Permissions

  • User Login Issues
  • User File Access Issues
  • Password Issues
  • Privilege Elevation Issues
  • Quota Issues
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
23

Analyzing and Troubleshooting Common Problems Using Systemd

  • Unit Files
  • Common Problems
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
24

Final Preparation

  • Exam Information
  • Getting Ready
  • Tools for Final Preparation
  • Summary

1

Understanding Linux Fundamentals

  • Booting Linux into Single-User Mode
  • Upgrading Packages in Ubuntu
  • Managing GRUB2 Parameters
2

Managing Files and Directories

  • Using Basic Linux Commands
  • Exploring the Contents of the Anaconda File
  • Finding a File
  • Using the tar Command for Backups
3

Configuring and Managing Storage

  • Creating Partitions and Filesystems
  • Creating a Physical Volume, Volume Group, Logical Volume, and File System
  • Viewing Disk Usage
4

Managing Processes and Services

  • Displaying Process Information
  • Viewing Processes
  • Using the Foreground Mode
  • Finding the System Initialization Method
  • Managing a Process
  • Managing Services with systemctl
5

Using Network Tools and Configuration Files

  • Capturing Network Packets Using tcpdump
6

Building and Installing Software

  • Using Red Hat Package Management Tools
  • Exploring Basic RPM Commands
7

Managing Software Configurations

  • Managing Kernel Modules
  • Using the timedatectl Command to Set the System Time
8

Understanding Linux Security Best Practices

  • Exploring PAM
  • Managing Default Permissions Using umask
9

Implementing Identity Management

  • Querying about Users
  • Using usermod to Lock an Account
  • Reviewing Account Settings
  • Managing Users and Groups
10

Implementing and Configuring Firewalls

  • Using the firewalld Service
11

Using Remote Connectivity for System Management

  • Configuring a Proxy Server
  • Configuring an SSH Server
12

Understanding and Applying Access Controls

  • Assigning Additional ACLs to a File
  • Exploring SELinux
13

Automating Tasks via Shell Scripting

  • Running Scripts in Background Mode
  • Creating a Simple Script File
  • Creating an Advanced Script
  • Processing a Text File
14

Perform Basic Container Operations

  • Installing and Verifying the Container Tools
15

Performing Basic Version Control Using Git

  • Using Git
16

Understanding Infrastructure as Code

  • Managing the NGINX Server
17

Analyzing and Troubleshooting Storage Issues

  • Diagnosing High Latency Issues with the vmstat Command
18

Analyzing and Troubleshooting Network Resource Issues

  • Performing Basic Network Troubleshooting
19

Analyzing and Troubleshooting CPU and Memory Issues

  • Analyzing CPU Utilization
20

Analyzing and Troubleshooting User and File Permissions

  • Inspecting Account Details
  • Viewing the System Logs
21

Analyzing and Troubleshooting Common Problems Using Systemd

  • Enabling Core Dumps on a systemd-based System
  • Managing the Stopped Processes

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Yes, CompTIA Linux+  is considered an entry-to-intermediate-level certification, ideal for IT professionals with 12+ months of Linux experience or foundational IT knowledge (e.g., CompTIA A+/Network+ recommended). 

The passing score is 720 on a scale of 100–900 for the XK0-005 exam. 

Yes, the Linux+ certification expires 3 years from the exam date. Renewal requires earning 50 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or passing a higher-level CompTIA exam (e.g., CySA+, CASP+). 

  • Experienced learners: 4–8 weeks (1–2 hours daily).
  • Beginners: 3–5 months, depending on hands-on practice and study resources.
  • Key factors: Prior Linux familiarity, lab practice, and structured study plans (e.g., using video courses, mock exams).

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