Book description
Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.
CompTIA® Linux+ XK0-005 Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification helps you prepare to succeed on the CompTIA® Linux+ exam by directly addressing the exams 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.
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; file management; storage configuration and management; networking tools; configuration files; software installation; software configuration
Security: Security best practices; firewall implementation and configuration; remote connectivity configuration and execution; access controls
Scripting, Containers, and Automation: Shell script creation; container operations; version control
Troubleshooting: Storage issues; network resource issues; CPU and memory issues; user access and file permissions
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- About This eBook
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
- About the Author
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Technical Reviewer
- We Want to Hear from You!
- Reader Services
- Introduction
- Credits
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Part I: System Management (Obj. 1.1 - 1.7)
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Chapter 1. Understanding Linux Fundamentals
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
- Basic Boot Process
- Boot Loaders and Files
- When Kernels Panic
- Device Types in /dev
- Installing Software from Source
- Storage Concepts
- Listing Your Hardware Info
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
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Chapter 2. Managing Files and Directories
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- File and Directory Operations
- File Metadata and File Types
- Soft and Hard Links
- File Compression, Archiving, and Backup
- Copying Objects Between Systems
- File Editing
- Feeling a Bit (awk)ward
- The printf Function
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
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Chapter 3. Configuring and Managing Storage
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Determining Storage Hardware
- Performing Disk Partitioning
- Inspecting and Managing Software RAID
- Using Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
- Mounting Local and Remote Devices
- Monitoring Storage Space and Disk Usage
- Filesystem Management
- Storage Area Networks/Network-Attached Storage
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 4. Managing Processes and Services
- Chapter 5. Using Network Tools and Configuration Files
- Chapter 6. Building and Installing Software
- Chapter 7. Managing Software Configurations
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Chapter 1. Understanding Linux Fundamentals
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Part II: Security (Obj. 2.1 - 2.5)
- Chapter 8. Understanding Linux Security Best Practices
- Chapter 9. Implementing Identity Management
- Chapter 10. Implementing and Configuring Firewalls
- Chapter 11. Using Remote Connectivity for System Management
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Chapter 12. Understanding and Applying Access Controls
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- File Permissions
- File and Directory Ownership
- Understanding and Using umask
- Permission Granularity Issues
- Finding Files by Permission
- Access Control Lists
- Context-Based Access
- Command-Line Utilities
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
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Part III: Scripting, Containers, and Automation (Obj. 3.1 - 3.5)
- Chapter 13. Automating Tasks via Shell Scripting
- Chapter 14. Perform Basic Container Operations
- Chapter 15. Performing Basic Version Control Using Git
- Chapter 16. Understanding Infrastructure as Code
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Chapter 17. Understanding Containers, Cloud, and Orchestration
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Kubernetes Benefits and Application Use Cases
- Single-Node Multicontainer Use Cases
- Container Persistent Storage
- Container Networks
- Service Mesh
- Bootstrapping
- Container Registries
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
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Part IV: Troubleshooting (Obj. 4.1 - 4.5)
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Chapter 18. Analyzing and Troubleshooting Storage Issues
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- High Latency Issues
- Low Throughput Issues
- Input/Output Operations per Second Scenarios
- Capacity Issues
- Filesystem Issues
- I/O Scheduler Issues
- Device Issues
- LVM Issues
- Mount Option Issues
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 19. Analyzing and Troubleshooting Network Resource Issues
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Chapter 20. Analyzing and Troubleshooting CPU and Memory Issues
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Runaway and Zombie Processes
- High CPU Utilization/Load Average/Run Queues
- CPU Times and CPU Process Priorities
- Memory Exhaustion and Out of Memory
- Swapping
- Hardware
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 21. Analyzing and Troubleshooting User and File Permissions
- Chapter 22. Analyzing and Troubleshooting Common Problems Using Systemd
- Chapter 23. Final Preparation
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Chapter 18. Analyzing and Troubleshooting Storage Issues
- Appendix A. Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes and Review Questions
- Glossary
- Index
- Appendix B. Study Planner
- Code Snippets
Product information
- Title: CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Cert Guide
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2023
- Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
- ISBN: 9780137866946
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