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Course at a glance

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

The new CompTIA Linux+ is for the IT pro who will use Linux to manage everything from cars and smartphones to servers and supercomputers, as a vast number of enterprises use Linux in cloud, cybersecurity, mobile and web administration applications.

Recommended Experience : CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and 12 months of Linux admin experience.

Sections

Entry Requirements Course Content Progression

In the new CompTIA Linux+, candidates are only required to pass one exam for certification. However, the new certification is no longer eligible for the LPI 2-for-1 offer.

  • 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.

CompTIA Linux+ covers common tasks in major distributions of Linux, including the Linux command line, basic maintenance, installing and configuring workstations, and networking.

What skills will you learn?

Hardware & System Configuration

Configure kernel modules, network parameters, storage, cloud and virtualization technologies.

System Operation & Maintenance

Manage software and services, and explain server roles, job scheduling, and the use and operation of Linux devices.

Security

Understand best practices for permissions and authentication, firewalls, and file management.

Linux Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

Analyze system properties and processes and troubleshoot user, application and hardware issues.

Automation & Scripting

Execute basic BASH scripts, version control using Git, and orchestration processes

Exam:

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 & visualization, device management at an enterprise level, git & automation, networking & firewalls, server side & command line, server (vs. client-based) coverage, troubleshooting and SELinux.

Number of QuestionsMaximum of 90 questions
Type of QuestionsPerformance-based, Multiple Choice (Single Response), Multiple Response and Fill-in-the-Blank
Length of Test90 Minutes
Passing Score720 (on a scale of 100 to 900)

Jobs that use CompTIA Linux+

  • Linux Administrator
  • Network Administrator
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Web Administrator
  • Systems Administrato