CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004
$199.00
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 is an online course for IT staff who run Linux servers and want the CompTIA Linux+ credential. It covers admin, security, scripting and automation in 24 hours 34 minutes across 68 videos.
- Login details sent straight after payment
- Self-paced. Study on any device
- StemBoss Certificate of Completion
- 14-day refund promise
Secure checkout. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 is an online course for IT staff who look after Linux servers and want to prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ exam. It shows you how to set up, run, secure and fix Linux systems, and how to save time with scripts and automation. The course runs for 24 hours 34 minutes across 68 videos, with 101 test questions to check your progress.
What you will learn
- Work at the Linux shell and find help when you get stuck
- Create, change and remove users and groups, and set up account profiles
- Set file permissions, ownership and special attributes, and fix access problems
- Build partitions and logical volumes, then mount and manage file systems
- Manage kernel modules, the boot process and the GRUB boot loader
- Install software with YUM and APT, set up repositories and build from source code
- Protect systems with SELinux or AppArmor, firewalls, logging and backups
- Write Bash scripts, schedule jobs and track changes with Git
Course outline
- Performing basic Linux tasks: the Linux design idea, shell commands and getting help
- Managing users and groups: superuser access, creating accounts and querying users
- Managing permissions and ownership: file rights, special permissions and access faults
- Managing storage: partitions, logical volumes, mounting and the directory tree
- Managing files and directories: editing text files, searching and handling output
- Managing kernel modules: exploring, installing and monitoring modules
- Managing the Linux boot process: boot components and GRUB
- Managing system components: localisation, desktops, services, and CPU and memory faults
- Managing devices: setting up, monitoring and fixing hardware
- Managing networking: TCP/IP basics, server roles, DHCP and DNS clients, cloud and virtualisation
- Managing packages and software: RPM and Debian packages, repositories and dependency faults
- Securing Linux systems: access control, SELinux or AppArmor, firewalls, logs and backups
- Working with Bash scripts: the shell environment, script basics and control statements
- Automating tasks: scheduled jobs, Git version control and orchestration ideas
- Installing Linux: planning and carrying out an install
Who this course is for
- Linux and server administrators who want a recognised credential
- Developers who run their own Linux servers
- Support technicians moving into Linux roles
- Anyone preparing for the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 exam
Before you start
CompTIA advised that people sitting this exam have around nine months of hands-on Linux work and about 18 months of general IT experience, mostly in systems operations. If you are newer to IT, a course such as CompTIA A+ or Network+ is a good first step.
About the XK0-004 exam
XK0-004 was the CompTIA Linux+ exam that checked your skills in hardware and system setup, day-to-day system operation, security, troubleshooting, and automation and scripting. CompTIA issues Linux+ as a vendor-neutral credential, so the skills apply across Linux distributions.
CompTIA has since released newer versions of Linux+, and the current exam code is XK0-006. The core admin skills in this course still apply, but check the CompTIA website for the live exam before you book.
Jobs this course supports
- Linux System Administrator
- Linux Network Administrator
- Linux Support Technician
- DevOps Engineer
- Linux Security Specialist
- Linux Systems Engineer
| Skill level | Intermediate |
|---|---|
| Duration | 24 Hours 34 Minutes |
| Videos | 68 Course Videos |
| Questions | 101 Test Questions |
| Certification | CompTIA Linux+ |
| Exam code | XK0-004 |
| Certification body | CompTIA |
| Prerequisites | About nine months of hands-on Linux use and 18 months of IT work is advised. |
| Best for | Linux administrators, server administrators, support technicians, DevOps engineers |
| Topics covered | Users and permissions, storage, boot process, networking, package management, Linux security, Bash scripting, automation with Git |
| Format | Online video lessons, self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Closed captions | Yes |
| Certificate | StemBoss Certificate of Completion |
What is inside this course
15 modules and 68 lessons. Here is the full outline.
Module 1: Intro and Performing Basic Linux Tasks6 lessons
- Instructor Introduction
- Course Introduction
- Identify The Linux Design Philosophy
- Enter Shell Commands
- Shell Commands Activity
- Get Help with Linux
Module 2: Managing Users and Groups5 lessons
- Assume Superuser and Groups
- Create, Modify, and Delete Users
- Create, Modify, and Delete Groups
- Query Users and Groups
- Configure Account Profiles
Module 3: Managing Permissions and Ownership4 lessons
- Modify File and Directory Permissions
- Modify File and Directory Ownership
- Configure Special Permissions and Attributes
- Troubleshoot Permissions Issues
Module 4: Managing Storage6 lessons
- Create Partitions
- Manage Logical Volumes
- Mount File Systems
- Manage File Systems
- Navigate the Linux Directory Structure
- Troubleshoot Storage Issues
Module 5: Managing Files and Directories5 lessons
- Create and Edit Text Files
- Search for Files
- Perform Operations on Files and Directories
- Process Text Files
- Manipulate File Output
Module 6: Managing Kernel Modules3 lessons
- Explore the Linux Kernel
- Install and Configure Kernel Modules
- Monitor Kernel Modules
Module 7: Managing the Linux Boot Process2 lessons
- Configure Linux Boot Components
- Configure GRUB
Module 8: Managing System Components5 lessons
- Configure Localization Options
- Configure GUIs
- Manage Services
- Troubleshoot Process Issues
- Troubleshoot CPU and Memory Issues
Module 9: Managing Devices4 lessons
- Identify the Types of Linux
- Configure Devices
- Monitor Devices
- Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
Module 10: Managing Networking6 lessons
- Identify TCP/IP Fundamentals
- Identify Linux Server Roles
- Connect to a Network
- Configure DHCP and DNS Client Services
- Configure Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
- Troubleshoot Networking Issues
Module 11: Managing Packages and Software7 lessons
- Identify Package Managers
- Manage RPM Packages with YUM
- Manage Debian Packages with APT
- Configure Repositories
- Acquire Software
- Build Software from Source Code
- Troubleshoot Software Dependency Issues
Module 12: Securing Linux Systems6 lessons
- Implement Cybersecurity Best Practices
- Implement Identity and Access Management Methods
- Configure SELinux or AppArmor
- Configure Firewalls
- Implement Logging Services
- Back Up, Restore, and Verify Data
Module 13: Working with Bash Scripts4 lessons
- Customize the Bash Shell Environment
- Identify Scripting and Programming Fundamentals
- Write and Execute a Simple Bash Script
- Incorporate Control Statements in Bash Scripts
Module 14: Automating Tasks3 lessons
- Schedule Jobs
- Implement Version Control Using Git
- Identify Orchestration Concepts
Module 15: Installing Linux2 lessons
- Prepare for Linux Installation
- Perform the Installation
Your learning path
Where CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 fits. Build your skills one step at a time.
Frequently asked questions
Is XK0-004 still the current CompTIA Linux+ exam?
No. CompTIA has released newer Linux+ versions, and the current exam code is XK0-006. This course still teaches core Linux admin skills, but check CompTIA's site for the live exam before you book.
Does the course cover both Red Hat and Debian style systems?
Yes. You learn to manage RPM packages with YUM and Debian packages with APT, set up repositories and build software from source code.
Will I learn Bash scripting?
Yes. One module covers the Bash environment, script basics, writing a simple script and adding control statements. The next module adds scheduled jobs and Git.
How much Linux experience do I need first?
CompTIA advised about nine months of hands-on Linux use for this exam. Newer learners can still follow along, but it helps to know basic commands first.
Does it cover Linux security?
Yes. A full module covers access management, SELinux or AppArmor, firewalls, logging, and backing up and restoring data.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.
