CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA Linux+ validates the skills administrators need to secure the enterprise, power the cloud and keep systems running. The new certification ensures
that IT professionals, software developers, cybersecurity engineers and penetration testers have these necessary skills to support today’s tech systems.

The new version of CompTIA Linux+ covers how Linux powers the cloud and automates critical processes. Linux enables business to automate and orchestrate processes to scale and improve operations. These include infrastructure as code and containers, both of which are covered as separate objectives.

CompTIA Linux+ opens doors to new career pathways. Cybersecurity, the cloud, and DevOps all rely on Linux.

CompTIA Linux+ is the only job-focused Linux certification covering the latest foundational skills demanded by hiring managers.

Unlike other certifications, the new exam includes performance-based and multiple-choice questions to identify the employees who can do the job.

The exam covers tasks associated with all major distributions of Linux, setting the foundation for advanced vendor/distro-specific knowledge.

Succesful compleltion of this certification will ensure that the candidate can:

• Configure and manage Linux systems
• Operate both on-prem and cloud-based distributions
• Containerize systems running Linux systems using both Docker & Kubernetes
• Automate tasks using scripting including:
  • Ansible
  • Chef
  • Puppet
  • SSH
• Use Linux to develop IoT applications

• Linux Administrator
• Junior Cloud Engineer
• Junior DevOps Support Engineer
• Linux Administrator
• Junior Cloud Engineer
• Junior DevOps Support Engineer
• Web Administrator/ Developer
• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Linux Engineer

Recommended CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and 12 months as a Junior Linux Engineer

Exam Code: XK0-005 (Linux+)

Duration: 90 minutes

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