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CompTIA Linux+ Study Topics (XK0-006)

Prepare for CompTIA Linux+ while exploring the Linux command line, system administration, networking and security.

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Linux administration

  • Linux administration
  • Security and hardening
  • Automation and scripting

You verify the configuration

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For aspiring Linux administrators and IT professionals with A+, Network+ and Server+ foundations.

Starting point
Expert
Course length
15.5 total hours
Lessons
82 lectures

Course by Total Seminars, Michael Solomon

Course last updated: 03/2026

Requirements
  • An eagerness to learn hands-on expereinces with Linux servers
  • A base understanding of A+, Network+, and Server+
What is included
  • 15.5 hours on-demand video
  • 10 downloadable resources
  • Access on mobile
  • Certificate of completion

DoJo membership: A$250 per month per seat, excluding GST. Includes fortnightly group support and a private member community.

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Course curriculum.

11 sections • 82 lectures • 15h 40m total length

About the CompTIA Linux+ Exam4 lectures • 17min
  1. Introduction to Linux+ (XK0-006)03:28
  2. Linux+ Exam Info04:07
  3. What Can Linux+ Do for You?03:57
  4. Preparing for the Linux+ Exam05:41
Chapter 1: Introduction and Linux Foundations11 lectures • 1hr 34min
  1. What is Linux?04:39
  2. Linux Distributions03:53
  3. Open Source and Licensing05:38
  4. Graphical vs CLI Environments09:44
  5. Linux Boot Process09:08
  6. Filesystem Hierarchy Standard08:31
  7. Installing Linux17:21
  8. Updating Linux10:17
  9. Customizing Linux, Part 113:09
  10. Environmental and Scoping Considerations07:04
  11. Customizing Linux Demo05:00
  12. Chapter 1 Quiz 18 questions
Chapter 2: Managing Hardware, Storage, and Filesystems7 lectures • 1hr 31min
  1. Device and Kernel Modules16:34
  2. Device and Kernel Modules Demo14:00
  3. Storage Concepts and Partitions09:06
  4. LVM Essentials14:57
  5. RAID and Redundancy13:36
  6. Filesystem Types and Tools11:28
  7. Mounting and Network Storage11:03
  8. Chapter 2 Quiz 12 questions
Chapter 3: Networking and the Linux Shell8 lectures • 1hr 43min
  1. Network Basics16:08
  2. Network Utilities16:36
  3. Advanced Network Utilities16:07
  4. Shell Environment07:20
  5. Shell Environment Demo13:13
  6. Essential Shell Utilities07:46
  7. Essential Shell Utilities Demo12:01
  8. Editors & Productivity13:59
  9. Chapter 3 Quiz 12 questions
Chapter 4: Virtualization and Backup5 lectures • 55min
  1. Virtualization Concepts07:07
  2. Linux Hypervisors13:15
  3. Virtual Machine Operations13:10
  4. Backup Strategies05:45
  5. Backup Tools15:48
  6. Chapter 4 Quiz 10 questions
Chapter 5: User and Service Management8 lectures • 1hr 35min
  1. Managing Files and Directories15:09
  2. GUI File Management07:10
  3. Local User Accounts04:29
  4. Account Files and Attributes04:43
  5. Account Files and Attributes Demo16:30
  6. Processes & Jobs15:29
  7. Package Management13:19
  8. Service Configuration18:01
  9. Chapter 5 Quiz 14 questions
Chapter 6: systemd and Containers5 lectures • 1hr 3min
  1. systemd Fundamentals12:56
  2. systemd Tools and Utilities14:16
  3. Container Basics06:30
  4. Container Images13:41
  5. Container Operations15:08
  6. Chapter 6 Quiz 10 questions
Chapter 7: Linux Security and Hardening10 lectures • 1hr 50min
  1. Security Concepts08:48
  2. Authentication and Authorization10:24
  3. Authentication and Authorization demo09:43
  4. OS Hardening09:31
  5. OS Hardening Demo13:16
  6. Firewall Management17:16
  7. Remote Access Security07:32
  8. Remote Access Security Demo11:57
  9. Logging and Auditing10:05
  10. Logging and Auditing Demo11:19
  11. Chapter 7 Quiz 7 questions
Chapter 8: Advanced Security and Compliance8 lectures • 1hr 48min
  1. Account Hardening11:00
  2. Account Hardening Demo15:52
  3. Cryptography Concepts12:15
  4. Cryptography Concepts Demo16:39
  5. File Integrity & Detection07:37
  6. File Integrity & Detection Demo12:13
  7. Compliance Standards17:51
  8. Secure Data & Supply Chain14:53
  9. Chapter 8 Quiz 5 questions
Chapter 9: Automation, Scripting7 lectures • 1hr 28min
  1. Infrastructure as Code15:47
  2. Bash Scripting09:18
  3. Bash Scripting Demo13:25
  4. Python for Admins10:18
  5. Python for Admins Demo16:07
  6. Git & Version Control14:31
  7. AI & Best Practices08:29
  8. Chapter 9 Quiz 5 questions
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting9 lectures • 1hr 56min
  1. Troubleshooting Linux Systems07:58
  2. Troubleshooting Linux Systems Demo11:21
  3. Troubleshooting Hardware07:06
  4. Troubleshooting Hardware Demo12:25
  5. Troubleshooting Storage15:30
  6. Troubleshooting Networking17:41
  7. Troubleshooting Performance15:32
  8. Troubleshooting Security16:29
  9. Documentation12:06
  10. Chapter 10 Quiz 7 questions

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