CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA Linux+ validates the competencies required of an early career system administrator supporting Linux systems.

About the Certification

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.

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.

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Certification Information
Category
Network and Cloud Technologies
Level
Infrastructure
Includes

 

 

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 Details

Exam Codes XK0-004  XK0-005
Launch 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 infrastructures such 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 
COMPETENCIES
  • Configure kernel modules, network parameters and virtualization technologies
  • Manage software and services
  • Understand best practices for permissions and authentication
  • Analyze system properties and processes
  • Troubleshoot user, application and hardware issues
  • Execute basic BASH scripts
JOB ROLES
  • Linux Administrator
  • Network Administrator
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Web Administrator
  • Systems Administrator

Certification Features

Configure and manage software, storage and process and services
Understand best practices for permissions and authentication, firewalls, and file management
Create simple shell scripts and execute basic BASH scripts, version control using Git, and orchestration processes
Analyze system properties and processes and troubleshoot user, application and hardware issues