CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification helps you prepare to succeed on the CompTIA Linux+ exam by directly addressing the exam’s objectives as stated by CompTIA. Leading instructor and expert Ross Brunson shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.
Linux is a great operating system, useful for a large variety of tasks, but also with a lot of tweakable and configurable options, some of which are not that well documented, or easy to understand. It's like buying a car off the car dealer's lot, if you just start it up and drive it, it's pretty simple, just avoid crashing and keep the fluids full and you'll be ok for a while. The REAL fun begins when something doesn't work right, you have to pop the hood (or bonnet for our European friends) and start figuring out what went awry or what needs changed. Linux can be very easy to use, but also allows you to dive s deep under the hood into the inner workings as you could possibly want to. The Chapter 1 is all about the essentials of Linux System Management, including information about what the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard is, what files and directories go where and contain what, particulars about the /dev directory and it's contents, the basics of storage management including types of storage, partition types, RAID and FUSE, the boot process of a Linux system and constructing software packages from source. We'll also look at what happens when the Linux kernel panics or crashes occur and how to investigate what hardware your system contains.
This complete study package includes:
Complete coverage of the exam objectives and a test-preparation routine designed to help you pass the exams
Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section
Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly
The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports
An online, interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter
A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies
Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time
Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.
This study guide helps you master all the topics on the Linux+ XK0-005 exam, deepening your knowledge of:
System management: Linux fundamentals; managing files and directories; configuring and managing storage; configuring and using appropriate processes and services; using appropriate networking tools or configuration files; building and installing software; managing software configurations
Security: Best practices in a Linux environment; implementing identity management; implementing and configuring firewalls; configuring and executing remote connectivity for system management; applying appropriate access controls
Scripting, Containers, and Automation: Creating simple shell scripts to automate common tasks; performing basic container operations; performing basic version control using Git; understanding common infrastructure as code technologies and containers, cloud, and orchestration concepts
Troubleshooting: Analyzing and troubleshooting storage issues; analyzing and troubleshooting network resource issues; analyzing and troubleshooting central processing unit (CPU) and memory issues; analyzing and troubleshooting user access and file permissions; diagnosing and resolving common problems with a Linux system