CompTIA Integrated CertMaster Learn + Labs for Linux+ (XK0-005)

Your Linux career starts here. CompTIA Linux+ ensures IT pros, software developers, cybersecurity engineers and penetration testers have these necessary skills to support today’s tech systems.

What is CertMaster Learn integrated with CertMaster Labs?

CertMaster Learn is a comprehensive eLearning experience that helps learners gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful on CompTIA certification exams, and in their IT career. A Learning Plan helps learners stay on track with your studies, while robust analytics bring awareness of strengths and weaknesses.

CertMaster Labs make it easy for learners to practice and apply their skills in real workplace scenarios in preparation for the certification exam. All lab activities use real equipment and software, offer feedback and hints, and provide a score based on learner inputs, ultimately guiding learners to the most correct and efficient path through job tasks.

In the integrated experience, CertMaster Labs are integrated as Study Tasks within the CertMaster Learn Learning Plan, accessible through a single login and seamless workflow. Easy-to-use course management tools provide a comprehensive suite of instructor resources alongside a reporting dashboard, making course preparation and progress tracking simple and efficient.

Topics Covered

• Lesson 1: Introducing Linux
• Lesson 2: Administering Users and Groups 
• Lesson 3: Configuring Permissions
• Lesson 4: Implementing File Management
• Lesson 5: Authoring Text Files
• Lesson 6: Managing Software
• Lesson 7: Administering Storage
• Lesson 8: Managing Devices, Processes, Memory, and the Kernel
• Lesson 9: Managing Services
• Lesson 10: Configuring Network Settings 
• Lesson 11: Configuring Network Security
• Lesson 12: Managing Linux Security
• Lesson 13: Implementing Simple Scripts
• Lesson 14: Using Infrastructure as Code
• Lesson 15: Managing Containers in Linux
• Lesson 16: Installing Linux

Labs Available:

• Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
• Assisted Lab: Basic Linux Interaction
• Assisted Lab: Manage User Accounts
• Assisted Lab: Manage Group Accounts
• Assisted Lab: Configure and Troubleshoot Privilege Escalation
• Assisted Lab: Configure Standard Permissions
• Assisted Lab: Configure Special Permissions
• Assisted Lab: Configure ACLs
• Assisted Lab: Troubleshoot Permissions
• APPLIED LAB: Identity and Access Control
• Assisted Lab: Manage File Links
• Assisted Lab: Use File Management Commands
• Assisted Lab: Search for Files
• Assisted Lab: Edit Text Files
• Assisted Lab: Backup, Restore, and Compress Files
• Assisted Lab: Manage RPM Packages
• Assisted Lab: Manage DEB Packages
• Assisted Lab: Compile a Program
• Assisted Lab: Download Files From a Web Server
• APPLIED LAB: File and Software Management
• Assisted Lab: Deploy Storage and LVM
• Assisted Lab: Manage Processes
• Assisted Lab: Manage Services
• Assisted Lab: Deploy Services
• Assisted Lab: Configure Network Settings
• Assisted Lab: Configure Remote Administration
• Assisted Lab: Troubleshoot Network Configurations
• APPLIED LAB: System Management
• Assisted Lab: Configure a Firewall
• Assisted Lab: Intercept Network Traffic
• Assisted Lab: Harden a Linux System
• Assisted Lab: Verify File Integrity By using Hashes
• Assisted Lab: Configure SELinux
• APPLIED LAB: Security
• Assisted Lab: Manage Scripts
• Assisted Lab: Configure a System with Ansible
• Assisted Lab: Manage Version Control with Git
• Assisted Lab: Deploy Docker Containers
• Assisted Lab: Manage GRUB2

License Information

• One license provides access to CertMaster Learn for Linux+ (XK0-005) with CertMaster Labs integrated throughout the course 
• Once activated, the license is valid for 12 months