CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 Cert Guide, 1st edition

Published by Pearson IT Certification (July 30, 2021) © 2020

  • Ross Brunson
  • William Rothwell Lead instructor and courseware developer

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Table of contents

  • Chapter 1 Installing Linux
  • Chapter 2 Package Installation and Management
  • Chapter 3 Virtualization
  • Chapter 4 The Boot Process
  • Chapter 5 Managing System Services
  • Chapter 6 System Performance
  • Chapter 7 File Manipulation
  • Chapter 8 File Processing
  • Chapter 9 File Permissions and Escalation
  • Chapter 10 SELinux and AppArmor
  • Chapter 11 File Compression and Storage
  • Chapter 12 User and Group Management
  • Chapter 13 Account Security
  • Chapter 14 Logging Services
  • Chapter 15 Linux Devices
  • Chapter 16 Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Chapter 17 Kernel Modules
  • Chapter 18 Storage Concepts
  • Chapter 19 Storage Configuration 
  • Chapter 20 Network Configuration 
  • Chapter 21 Network Troubleshooting
  • Chapter 22 Linux Firewalls
  • Chapter 23 Orchestration
  • Chapter 24 Automate Tasks
  • Chapter 25 Manage Localization
  • Chapter 26 BASH Scripting Essentials
  • Chapter 27 Git
  • Chapter 28 Server Roles
  • Chapter 29 Security Best Practices
  • Chapter 30 Final Preparation
  • Glossary
  • Appendix A Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes and Review Questions
  • Appendix B CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 Cert Guide Exam Updates
  • Appendix C Study Planner

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