XK0-005.AE1
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)
Master the key concepts of system administration with this CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 training course and prepare for the exam.
- Practice in 42 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 31 Interactive Lessons and 178 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 791 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access
42 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
31Interactive Lessons
178Topics
42LiveLab
791Practice Test Questions
595Flashcards
445Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Join our online training program that’s perfectly aligned with the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 exam objectives and helps you learn, prepare and practice for the exam at your own pace. It is a comprehensive CompTIA Linux+ course that dives deep into Linux fundamentals, system installation and configuration, networking, security, system administration, scripting, and troubleshooting. Learn about managing system administration, services, and system resources along with writing shell scripting for automation. Our interactive learning module is fully equipped with hands-on-labs that will put your theories into practice in real-world scenarios. Get trained by industry experts (on requests), excel your foundation in the Linux environment and achieve your CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) certification.
- Understanding of the Linux architecture, file systems, and basic commands
- Expertise in installing Linux distributions, configuring hardware, and managing partitions.
- Ability to configure network interfaces, routing, and firewalling
- Implementing security measures
- Handling system administration
- Writing shell scripts for automation
- Knowledge to identify and resolve issues
Target Career Roles
- Web Administrator Linux Administrator Network Administrator Technical Support Specialist Linux Database Administrator
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
31 Interactive Lessons · 178 topics01 Introduction 1 topics +
- The Exam Objectives
02 Preparing Your Environment 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Setting Up a Learning Space
- Exploring Linux Distributions
- Locating a Terminal
- Summary
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Introduction to Services 7 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- What Is a Linux Server?
- Serving the Basics
- Serving Local Networks
- Implementing Security
- Improving Performance
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Managing Files, Directories, and Text 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Handling Files and Directories
- Linking Files and Directories
- Reading Files
- Finding Information
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Searching and Analyzing Text 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Processing Text Files
- Redirecting Input and Output
- Editing Text Files
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Explaining the Boot Process 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- The Linux Boot Process
- The Firmware Startup
- Linux Bootloaders
- System Recovery
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Maintaining System Startup and Services 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Looking at init
- Managing systemd Systems
- Managing SysV init Systems
- Digging Deeper into systemd
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 OS Configurations and File Management 6 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Configuring Network Features
- Command-Line Networking Tool
- Basic Network Troubleshooting
- Advanced Network Troubleshooting
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Comparing GUIs 6 topics +
- Focusing on the GUI
- Serving Up the GUI
- Using Remote Desktops
- Forwarding
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
10 Adjusting Localization Options 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Understanding Localization
- Setting Your Locale
- Looking at Time
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Administering Users and Groups 7 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Managing User Accounts
- Managing Groups
- Setting Up the Environment
- Querying Users
- Managing Disk Space Usage
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Handling Storage 9 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Storage Basics
- Partitioning Tools
- Understanding Filesystems
- Formatting Filesystems
- Mounting Filesystems
- Managing Filesystems
- Storage Alternatives
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Protecting Files 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Understanding Backup Types
- Looking at Compression Methods
- Comparing Archive and Restore Utilities
- Securing Offsite/Off-System Backups
- Checking Backup Integrity
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 OS Access and Security 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Working with Source Code
- Packaging Applications
- Using Application Containers
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Tending Kernel Modules 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Exploring Kernel Modules
- Installing Kernel Modules
- Removing Kernel Modules
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
16 Applying Ownership and Permissions 7 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Looking at File and Directory Permissions
- Access Control Lists
- Context-Based Permissions
- Understanding Linux User Types
- Restricting Users and Files
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
17 Looking at Access and Authentication Methods 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Getting to Know PAM
- Exploring PKI Concepts
- Using SSH
- Using VPN as a Client
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
18 Implementing Logging Services 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Understanding the Importance of Logging
- Basic Logging Using rsyslog
- Journaling with systemd-journald
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
19 Overseeing Linux Firewalls 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Providing Access Control
- Looking at Firewall Technologies
- Forwarding IP Packets
- Dynamically Setting Rules
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
20 Embracing Best Security Practices 4 topics +
- User Security
- Network Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
21 Optimizing Performance and Troubleshooting Issues 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Troubleshooting the Network
- Troubleshooting Storage Issues
- Troubleshooting the CPU
- Troubleshooting Memory
- Surviving a Lost Root Password
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
22 Optimizing Performance 5 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Looking at Processes
- Monitoring Processes in Real Time
- Managing Processes
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
23 Investigating User Issues 5 topics +
- Troubleshooting Access
- Examining File Obstacles
- Exploring Environment and Shell Issues
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
24 Dealing with Linux Devices 5 topics +
- Communicating with Linux Devices
- Working with Devices
- Using Hot-Pluggable Devices
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
25 Troubleshooting Application and Hardware Issues 8 topics +
- Dealing with Storage Problems
- Uncovering Application Permission Issues
- Analyzing Application Dependencies
- Looking at SELinux Context Violations
- Exploring Firewall Blockages
- Troubleshooting Additional Hardware Issues
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
26 Deploying Bash Scripts 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- The Basics of Shell Scripting
- Advanced Shell Scripting
- Writing Script Programs
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
27 Automating Jobs 7 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Running Scripts in Background Mode
- Running Scripts without a Console
- Sending Signals
- Job Control
- Running Like Clockwork
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
28 Controlling Versions with Git 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Understanding Version Control
- Setting Up Your Git Environment
- Committing with Git
- Tags
- Merging Versions
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
29 Understanding Cloud and Virtualization Concepts 5 topics +
- Considering Cloud Services
- Understanding Virtualization
- Exploring Containers
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
30 Inspecting Cloud and Virtualization Services 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Focusing on VM Tools
- Understanding Bootstrapping
- Exploring Storage Issues
- Considering Network Configurations
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
31 Orchestrating the Environment 5 topics +
- Understanding Orchestration Concepts
- Provisioning the Data Center
- Looking at Container Orchestration Engines
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs Our edge
42 LiveLabs- Upgrading Packages in Ubuntu
- Configuring OpenLDAP Utilities
- Configuring a Proxy Server
- Using Basic Linux Commands
- Finding a File
- Processing a Text File
- Redirecting Output
- Managing GRUB2 Parameters
- Booting Linux into Single-User Mode
- Finding the System Initialization Method
- Managing Services with systemctl
- Using Basic Linux Commands 2
- Performing Basic Network Troubleshooting
- Capturing Network Packets Using tcpdump
- Using the timedatectl Command to Set the System Time
- Reviewing Account Settings
- Using usermod to Lock an Account
- Querying about Users
- Creating Partitions and Filesystems
- Creating a Physical Volume, Volume Group, Logical Volume, and File Systems
- Using tar for Backups
- Exploring Basic RPM Commands
- Using Red Hat Package Management Tools
- Managing Kernel Modules from the Command Line
- Managing Default Permissions Using umask
- Assigning Additional ACLs to a File
- Exploring SELinux
- Managing Users and Groups
- Exploring PAM
- Configuring an SSH Server
- Viewing the System Logs
- Using the firewalld Service
- Viewing Disk Usage
- Displaying Process Information
- Managing a Process
- Watching the Stopped Processes
- Creating an Advanced Script
- Creating a Simple Script File
- Running Scripts in Background Mode
- Using the Foreground Mode
- Using Git
- Exploring the Contents of the Anaconda File
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / Exam details
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) Details
Kickstart your prep for the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 exam with the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) course and lab. The labs are designed to give you a hands-on experience of Linux. The course covers the XK0-005 exam objectives and provides knowledge in areas such as system management, security, scripting, containers, automation, and troubleshooting. It also contains performance-based, multiple-choice, and multiple-answer questions to provide you a better understanding of Linux concepts.
Questions
90
(per exam)
Duration
90 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
720
(on a scale of 900)
Exam Fee
USD 358
(per exam)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Multiple-choice and performance-based
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
791 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
XK0-005.AE1
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
How will this CompTIA exam benefit me?+
In this course, you’ll learn the technologies that help businesses automate their processes and this skill is very much in-demand for emerging IT job roles. Passing the certification exam will validate your Linux administration skill and add value to your resume.
What is XK0-005?+
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 is an industry-recognised certification exam conducted by CompTIA to test your Linux administration skills.
What is the XK0-005 exam cost?+
The cost of this CompTIA Linux+ exam is $369.
What is the passing score for this exam?+
The passing score for CompTIA Linux+ exam is 720 on a scale of 100-900.
What is the duration of the XK0-005 exam? +
The exam duration is 90 Minutes.
What is the total number of questions asked in the CompTIA Linux+ exam?+
The XK0-005 exam has a maximum of 90 questions.
What is the format of this exam?+
The XK0-005 exam has a mix of multiple choice and performance based questions.
What are the prerequisites for this exam?+
Recommended experience is 12 months of hands-on experience working with Linux servers in a junior Linux support engineer or junior cloud/DevOps support engineer job role. CompTIA A+, Network+, and Server+ or similar certifications and/or knowledge are also recommended.
What is the exam registration fee?+
USD 358
Where do I take the exam?+
Pearson VUE
What is the format of the exam?+
Multiple-choice and performance-based
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 90 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
90 minutes
What is the passing score?+
720
(on a scale of 100-900)
What is the exam's retake policy?+
In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the Linux+ examination, CompTIA's retake policies are:
- If a Candidate has passed an exam (or multiple exams) and achieved a certification, he/she cannot take the exam again, using the same exam code, without prior consent from CompTIA.
- CompTIA beta examinations may only be taken one time by each candidate.
- A test found to be in violation of the retake policy will be invalidated and the candidate may be subject to a suspension period. Repeat violators will be permanently banned from participation in the CompTIA Certification Program.
- Candidates must pay the exam price each time they attempt the exam. CompTIA does not offer any free re-tests or discounts on retakes.
What is the validity of the certification?+
Usually three years
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
Learn CompTIA Linux+ from the Best Instructors
Boost your understanding of Linux fundamentals and get ready for the certification exam.
- 1 year of full access
- 42 LiveLab included
- Certificate of completion
No credit card required