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CompTIA Linux+
validates the competencies required of an early career system administrator supporting
Linux systems.
What skill you will learn?
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Configure and manage software, storage and process and services.
SECURITY
Understand best practices for permissions and authentication, firewalls, and file
management.
SCRIPTING, CONTAINERS AND AUTOMATION
Create simple shell scripts and execute basic BASH scripts, version control using Git,
and orchestration processes.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Analyze system properties and processes and troubleshoot user, application and hardware issues.
Companies that trust CompTIA Linux+
Jobs that use CompTIA Linux+
✱ Linux Administrator
✱ Junior Cloud Engineer
✱ Junior DevOps Support Engineer
✱ Technical Support Specialist
✱ Systems Administrator
✱ Network Administrator
✱ Web Administrator/ Developer
✱ Cybersecurity Engineer
✱ Linux Engineer
| Exam Codes | XK0-004 | XK0-005 |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch Date | April 2, 2019 | July 12, 2022 |
| Exam Description | CompTIA Linux+ validates the skills of IT professionals with hands-on experience configuring, monitoring, and supporting servers running the Linux operating system. The new exam has an increased focus on the following topics: security, kernel modules, storage & virtualization, device management at an enterprise level, git & automation, networking & firewalls, server side & command line, server (vs. client-based) coverage, troubleshooting and SELinux. | The new version of CompTIA Linux+ covers an evolving job role that focuses more on how Linux powers the cloud. The exam includes cutting edge technologies that help automate and orchestrate business processes, including infrastructure as code and containers. |
| Number of Questions | Maximum of 90 questions | |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choice and performance-based | |
| Length of Test | 90 Minutes | |
| Passing Score | 720 (on a scale of 100 to 900) | |
| Recommended Experience | CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and 12 months of Linux admin experience | Recommended experience is 12 months of hands-on experience working with Linux servers in a junior Linux support engineer or junior cloud/DevOps support engineer job role. CompTIA A+, Network+, and Server+ or similar certifications and/or knowledge are also recommended. |
| Languages | English, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish | English only |
| Testing Provider | Pearson VUE |