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CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004)

(XK0-004) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-114-7

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CompTIA Linux+ certification is a widely recognized vendor-neutral credential. The CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 exam validates the skills of IT professionals in configuring, monitoring, and supporting the servers running the Linux operating system. The XK0-004 exam has an increased focus on security, kernel modules, storage, visualization, device management at an enterprise level, git, automation, networking, firewalls, and server-side.

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31+ Interactive Lessons | 386+ Quizzes | 155+ Flashcards | 463+ Glossary of terms

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90+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 100+ Post Assessment Questions | 200+ Practice Test Questions

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47+ LiveLab | 47+ Video tutorials | 53+ Minutes

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Introduction

Preparing Your Environment

Setting Up a Learning Space
Exploring Linux Distributions
Locating a Terminal
Summary

Sifting Through Services

What Is a Linux Server?
Serving the Basics
Serving Local Networks
Implementing Security
Improving Performance
Summary
Exam Essentials

Managing Files, Directories, and Text

Handling Files and Directories
Linking Files and Directories
Reading Files
Finding Information
Summary
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Searching and Analyzing Text

Processing Text Files
Redirecting Input and Output
Editing Text Files
Summary
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Explaining the Boot Process

The Linux Boot Process
The Firmware Startup
Linux Bootloaders
System Recovery
Summary
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Maintaining System Startup and Services

Looking at init
Managing systemd Systems
Managing SysV init Systems
Digging Deeper into systemd
Summary
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Configuring Network Connections

Configuring Network Features
Basic Network Troubleshooting
Advanced Network Troubleshooting
Summary
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Comparing GUIs

Focusing on the GUI
Serving Up the GUI
Using Remote Desktops
Forwarding
Summary
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Adjusting Localization Options

Understanding Localization
Setting Your Locale
Looking at Time
Summary
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Administering Users and Groups

Managing User Accounts
Managing Groups
Setting Up the Environment
Querying Users
Managing Disk Space Usage
Summary
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Handling Storage

Storage Basics
Partitioning Tools
Understanding Filesystems
Formatting Filesystems
Mounting Filesystems
Managing Filesystems
Storage Alternatives
Summary
Exam Essentials

Protecting Files

Understanding Backup Types
Looking at Compression Methods
Comparing Archive and Restore Utilities
Securing Offsite/Off-System Backups
Checking Backup Integrity
Summary
Exam Essentials

Governing Software

Working with Source Code
Packaging Applications
Summary
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Tending Kernel Modules

Exploring Kernel Modules
Installing Kernel Modules
Removing Kernel Modules
Summary
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Applying Ownership and Permissions

Looking at File and Directory Permissions
Access Control Lists
Context-Based Permissions
Understanding Linux User Types
Restricting Users
Summary
Exam Essentials

Looking at Access and Authentication Methods

Getting to Know PAM
Exploring PKI Concepts
Using SSH
Using VPN as a Client
Summary
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Implementing Logging Services

Understanding the Importance of Logging
Basic Logging Using rsyslog
Journaling with systemd-journald
Summary
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Overseeing Linux Firewalls

Providing Access Control
Looking at Firewall Technologies
Forwarding IP Packets
Dynamically Setting Rules
Summary
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Embracing Best Security Practices

User Security
System Security
Network Security
Summary
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Analyzing System Properties and Remediation

Troubleshooting the Network
Troubleshooting Storage Issues
Troubleshooting the CPU
Troubleshooting Memory
Surviving a Lost root Password
Summary
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Optimizing Performance

Looking at Processes
Monitoring Processes in Real Time
Managing Processes
Summary
Exam Essentials

Investigating User Issues

Troubleshooting Access
Examining File Obstacles
Exploring Environment and Shell Issues
Summary
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Dealing with Linux Devices

Communicating with Linux Devices
Working with Devices
Using Hot Pluggable Devices
Summary
Exam Essentials

Troubleshooting Application and Hardware Issues

Dealing with Storage Problems
Uncovering Application Permission Issues
Analyzing Application Dependencies
Looking at SELinux Context Violations
Exploring Firewall Blockages
Troubleshooting Additional Hardware Issues
Summary
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Deploying Bash Scripts

The Basics of Shell Scripting
Advanced Shell Scripting
Writing Script Programs
Summary
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Automating Jobs

Running Scripts in Background Mode
Running Scripts Without a Console
Sending Signals
Job Control
Running Like Clockwork
Summary
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Controlling Versions with Git

Understanding Version Control
Setting Up Your Git Environment
Committing with Git
Merging Versions
Summary
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Understanding Cloud and Virtualization Concepts

Considering Cloud Services
Understanding Virtualization
Exploring Containers
Exercise
Summary
Exam Essentials

Inspecting Cloud and Virtualization Services

Focusing on VM Tools
Understanding Bootstrapping
Exploring Storage Issues
Considering Network Configurations
Summary
Exam Essentials

Orchestrating the Environment

Understanding Orchestration Concepts
Provisioning the Data Center
Looking at Container Orchestration Engines
Summary
Exam Essentials

Preparing Your Environment

Installing CentOS

Sifting Through Services

Finding Applications that are Providing TCP Network Services

Managing Files, Directories, and Text

Performing Basic File Management
Creating a Hard Link
Finding Files

Searching and Analyzing Text

Using Regular Expressions
Using Filters
Using Redirection

Explaining the Boot Process

Booting Linux into Single-User Mode
Viewing the Boot Messages from the Kernel

Maintaining System Startup and Services

Finding the System Initialization Method
Managing Services with systemctl

Configuring Network Connections

Finding the Mail Server for a Specified Domain
Finding the Network Information
Testing Network Connectivity

Adjusting Localization Options

Viewing the Localization Settings for the Linux System
Working with Time Zones

Administering Users and Groups

Managing Users and Groups
Using the Who Command

Handling Storage

Finding Hard Drives on the System

Protecting Files

Using tar for Backups

Governing Software

Using Red Hat Package Management Tools

Tending Kernel Modules

Managing Kernel Modules from the Command Line

Applying Ownership and Permissions

Changing Permissions on a File
Assigning Additional ACLs to a File
Exploring SELinux

Looking at Access and Authentication Methods

Exploring PAM

Implementing Logging Services

Viewing the System Logs

Overseeing Linux Firewalls

Using Firewalld

Analyzing System Properties and Remediation

Viewing Disk Usage

Optimizing Performance

Displaying Process Information
Displaying Real-Time System Statistics
Watching Stopped Processes

Investigating User Issues

Reviewing Account Settings
Investigating File Obstacles

Dealing with Linux Devices

Making an Inventory of System Devices

Troubleshooting Application and Hardware Issues

Investigating RPM App Package Issues
Identifying System Hardware

Deploying Bash Scripts

Making Simple Batch Files
Redirecting Output
Creating an Advanced Script

Automating Jobs

Running Scripts in Background Mode
Managing Processes

Controlling Versions with Git

Using Git

Understanding Cloud and Virtualization Concepts

Installing a Virtual Machine

Inspecting Cloud and Virtualization Services

Looking at VM Tools
Exploring the Contents of the Anaconda file

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