CompTIA Linux+® Certification Training

Course 2045

  • Duration: 5 days
  • Exam Voucher: Yes
  • Language: English
  • 29 NASBA CPE Credits (live, in-class training only)
  • Level: Foundation

CompTIA Linux+, aligned with the XKO-006 exam, validates your ability to manage, secure, automate, and troubleshoot Linux systems in cloud and hybrid environments. You will gain hands-on experience with automation, orchestration, security, and containers to prepare for roles like Linux systems administrator, systems engineer, and network engineer.

Linux+ demonstrates your ability to support and protect the critical Linux platforms that businesses rely on.

CompTIA Linux+ Training Delivery Methods

  • In-Person

  • Online

  • Upskill your whole team by bringing Private Team Training to your facility.

CompTIA Linux+ Training Information

  • In this course, you will learn how to:

    • System Management – Configure and manage core Linux system components including boot processes, devices, storage, networking, and virtualization.
    • Services and User Management – Administer users, files, services, and containers to ensure secure and efficient system operations.
    • Security – Implement authentication, firewalls, hardening, cryptography, and compliance controls to protect enterprise systems.
    • Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting – Automate system tasks and deployments using scripting, Python, version control, and orchestration tools.
    • Troubleshooting – Diagnose and resolve system, network, security, and performance issues using structured monitoring and analysis techniques.
  • Training Prerequisites

    None.

  • Certification Information

    The course prepares Linux IT (Information Technology) pros for the CompTIA Linux+ exam XK0-006.

CompTIA Linux+ Training Outline

Module 1: System Management

  • Linux basics: Identify boot process steps, kernel, filesystems, and architectures. 
  • Device management: Manage kernel modules, hardware components, and device utilities. 
  • Storage management: Configure LVM, RAID, partitions, and mounted storage. 
  • Network configuration: Set up hosts, DNS, interfaces, and network tools. 
  • Shell operations: Use navigation, editing, redirection, and environment variables. 
  • Backups and restores: Perform archiving, compression, and data recovery. 
  • Virtualization: Deploy hypervisors, create VMs, and manage disk images.

Module 2: Services and User Management

  • Files & directories: Control permissions, create links, and manage special files. 
  • Account management: Add, remove, and modify users and groups. 
  • Process control: Monitor states, adjust priorities, and schedule jobs. 
  • Software management: Install, update, or remove packages and repositories. 
  • Systems management: Start, stop, and review services, logs, and timers. 
  • Containers: Operate container runtimes, manage images, and create networks. 

Module 3: Security

  • Auth & accounting: Configure PAM, LDAP, Kerberos, and enable auditing. 
  • Firewalls: Set firewalls using iptables, nftables, UFW, and zone rules. 
  • OS hardening: Apply permissions, configure sudo, and secure remote access. 
  • Account security: Enforce password policies, restrict shells, and enable MFA. 
  • Cryptography: Encrypt files, use hashing, and manage certificates. 
  • Compliance: Verify integrity, run scans, and maintain standards. 

Module 4: Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting

  • Automation: Automate tasks with Ansible, Puppet, and CI/CD tools. 
  • Shell scripting: Write and troubleshoot variables, functions, and logic flows. 
  • Python basics: Develop scripts using environments, packages, and data types. 
  • Version control: Manage code with Git workflows and tagging. 
  • AI best practices: Apply code generation and prompt engineering responsibly. 

Module 5: Troubleshooting

  • System monitoring: Monitor health, logs, and event alerts. 
  • Hardware/storage: Diagnose boot, mount, and repair issues. 
  • Networking: Resolve firewall, routing, DNS, and connectivity problems. 
  • Security: Fix SELinux, permission, and vulnerability issues.
  • Performance: Analyze CPU, memory, I/O, and optimize response times.

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CompTIA Linux+ FAQs

    This course is aligned with the XKO-006 exam.

    There are no prerequisites for the CompTIA Linux+ Certification Training course. However, having foundational knowledge of Linux is recommended.

    You can request an exam voucher to be redeemed at a Pearson Vue Testing Center – either remotely or in person.

    The CompTIA Linux+ Certification Training course is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills in Linux administration, which can help you prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam. The course covers topics included in the exam objectives and provides hands-on experience with Linux systems.