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Total: CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006)

Master the Linux Command Line, System Administration, and Security Essentials to Launch Your IT Career.

Rating: 4.429 ratings286 students15.5 total hours82 lectures
Total: CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) Expert

Course facts

  • Last updated 03/2026
  • English
  • Instructor: Total Seminars Over 1 Million Enrollments, Michael Solomon
  • practical AI capability and workflow improvement

What you'll learn

Practical outcomes

  • Advanced Automation: Deep dives into Automation and Scripting using Git, Ansible, and Terraform.
  • Enhanced Security Focus: Mastering Host Hardening and regulatory compliance.
  • Cloud & Containers: Operating effectively in containerized environments and hybrid cloud architectures.
  • System Management: Master software installation, storage management, and service configuration.

Curriculum

11 sections • 82 lectures • 15h 40m total length

About the CompTIA Linux+ Exam4 lectures • 17min
  1. Introduction to Linux+ (XK0-006)03:28
  2. Linux+ Exam Info04:07
  3. What Can Linux+ Do for You?03:57
  4. Preparing for the Linux+ Exam05:41
Chapter 1: Introduction and Linux Foundations11 lectures • 1hr 34min
  1. What is Linux?04:39
  2. Linux Distributions03:53
  3. Open Source and Licensing05:38
  4. Graphical vs CLI Environments09:44
  5. Linux Boot Process09:08
  6. Filesystem Hierarchy Standard08:31
  7. Installing Linux17:21
  8. Updating Linux10:17
  9. Customizing Linux, Part 113:09
  10. Environmental and Scoping Considerations07:04
  11. Customizing Linux Demo05:00
  12. Chapter 1 Quiz 18 questions
Chapter 2: Managing Hardware, Storage, and Filesystems7 lectures • 1hr 31min
  1. Device and Kernel Modules16:34
  2. Device and Kernel Modules Demo14:00
  3. Storage Concepts and Partitions09:06
  4. LVM Essentials14:57
  5. RAID and Redundancy13:36
  6. Filesystem Types and Tools11:28
  7. Mounting and Network Storage11:03
  8. Chapter 2 Quiz 12 questions
Chapter 3: Networking and the Linux Shell8 lectures • 1hr 43min
  1. Network Basics16:08
  2. Network Utilities16:36
  3. Advanced Network Utilities16:07
  4. Shell Environment07:20
  5. Shell Environment Demo13:13
  6. Essential Shell Utilities07:46
  7. Essential Shell Utilities Demo12:01
  8. Editors & Productivity13:59
  9. Chapter 3 Quiz 12 questions
Chapter 4: Virtualization and Backup5 lectures • 55min
  1. Virtualization Concepts07:07
  2. Linux Hypervisors13:15
  3. Virtual Machine Operations13:10
  4. Backup Strategies05:45
  5. Backup Tools15:48
  6. Chapter 4 Quiz 10 questions
Chapter 5: User and Service Management8 lectures • 1hr 35min
  1. Managing Files and Directories15:09
  2. GUI File Management07:10
  3. Local User Accounts04:29
  4. Account Files and Attributes04:43
  5. Account Files and Attributes Demo16:30
  6. Processes & Jobs15:29
  7. Package Management13:19
  8. Service Configuration18:01
  9. Chapter 5 Quiz 14 questions
Chapter 6: systemd and Containers5 lectures • 1hr 3min
  1. systemd Fundamentals12:56
  2. systemd Tools and Utilities14:16
  3. Container Basics06:30
  4. Container Images13:41
  5. Container Operations15:08
  6. Chapter 6 Quiz 10 questions
Chapter 7: Linux Security and Hardening10 lectures • 1hr 50min
  1. Security Concepts08:48
  2. Authentication and Authorization10:24
  3. Authentication and Authorization demo09:43
  4. OS Hardening09:31
  5. OS Hardening Demo13:16
  6. Firewall Management17:16
  7. Remote Access Security07:32
  8. Remote Access Security Demo11:57
  9. Logging and Auditing10:05
  10. Logging and Auditing Demo11:19
  11. Chapter 7 Quiz 7 questions
Chapter 8: Advanced Security and Compliance8 lectures • 1hr 48min
  1. Account Hardening11:00
  2. Account Hardening Demo15:52
  3. Cryptography Concepts12:15
  4. Cryptography Concepts Demo16:39
  5. File Integrity & Detection07:37
  6. File Integrity & Detection Demo12:13
  7. Compliance Standards17:51
  8. Secure Data & Supply Chain14:53
  9. Chapter 8 Quiz 5 questions
Chapter 9: Automation, Scripting7 lectures • 1hr 28min
  1. Infrastructure as Code15:47
  2. Bash Scripting09:18
  3. Bash Scripting Demo13:25
  4. Python for Admins10:18
  5. Python for Admins Demo16:07
  6. Git & Version Control14:31
  7. AI & Best Practices08:29
  8. Chapter 9 Quiz 5 questions
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting9 lectures • 1hr 56min
  1. Troubleshooting Linux Systems07:58
  2. Troubleshooting Linux Systems Demo11:21
  3. Troubleshooting Hardware07:06
  4. Troubleshooting Hardware Demo12:25
  5. Troubleshooting Storage15:30
  6. Troubleshooting Networking17:41
  7. Troubleshooting Performance15:32
  8. Troubleshooting Security16:29
  9. Documentation12:06
  10. Chapter 10 Quiz 7 questions

Who it is for

  • Aspiring Linux Administrators and System Engineers.
  • IT Professionals looking to add Linux to their skillset for DevOps or Cybersecurity.
  • Anyone preparing for the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-006 certification exam.

Course description

Overview

Are you ready to become a proficient Linux Administrator? The CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) certification is the industry standard for validating the skills required to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Linux systems in on-premises and cloud environments. This comprehensive course takes you from foundational concepts to advanced automation and security, ensuring you have the hands-on expertise needed to pass the exam and excel in a real-world DevOps or SysAdmin role.

Why Take This Course? In the modern IT landscape, Linux is no longer a niche skill—it is the backbone of the cloud, the engine of DevOps, and the foundation of enterprise security. Whether you are aiming for a career as a Systems Administrator, a Security Analyst, or a Cloud Architect, proficiency in Linux is non-negotiable. This course is meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the high-stakes demands of the real world: Direct Alignment with the XK0-006 Standard: Don't waste time on outdated materials. This course is built from the ground up to cover the latest CompTIA Exam Objectives. We focus on modern industry shifts, including heavy emphasis on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and advanced automation. A "Security-First" Approach: Linux administration today is inseparable from cybersecurity. You won't just learn how to manage users; you'll learn account hardening, cryptographic concepts, and how to maintain compliance and integrity using tools like AIDE and OpenSCAP. Practical, Demo-Heavy Learning: We believe in "learning by doing." Our lessons move beyond slides and into the terminal with deep-dive demonstrations on Secure Data & Supply Chain management and advanced shell scripting.

Career Versatility: CompTIA Linux+ is the only job-focused Linux certification that covers the latest foundational skills demanded by hiring managers. You’ll gain the technical confidence to step into any Linux environment—Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, or SUSE. The CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) exam covers these objectives: DOMAIN PERCENTAGE OF EXAMINATION: 1.0 - System Management - 23% 2.0 Services and User Management - 20% 3.0 Security - 18% 4.0 Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting - 17% 5.0 Troubleshooting - 22% Test Details: Required Exam - XK0-006 Number of Questions: Maximum of 90 Types of Questions - Multiple-choice and performance-based Length of test - 90 minutes Recommended experience- 12 months of hands-on experience working with Linux servers: A+, Network+, and Server+, or similar certifications and/or knowledge recommended What's New in XK0-006? The latest version of the exam reflects the evolving role of the Linux admin. This course specifically covers: Advanced Automation: Deep dives into Automation and Scripting using Git, Ansible, and Terraform. Enhanced Security Focus: Mastering Host Hardening and regulatory compliance. Cloud & Containers: Operating effectively in containerized environments and hybrid cloud architectures.

What You Will Learn: System Management: Master software installation, storage management, and service configuration. Security & Hardening: Implement encryption at rest, perform account hardening, and use tools like rkhunter for detection. Scripting & Automation: Automate repetitive tasks using Bash and modern DevOps tools. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex kernel, network, and application issues. Compliance: Understand industry standards like CIS benchmarks to maintain organizational security.

Who This Course Is For: Aspiring Linux Administrators and System Engineers. IT Professionals looking to add Linux to their skillset for DevOps or Cybersecurity. Anyone preparing for the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-006 certification exam. Test Details: Required Exam - XK0-006 Number of Questions: Maxiumum of 90 Types of Questions - Multiple-choice and performance-based Length of test - 90 minutes Recommended experience- 12 months of hands-on experience working with Linux servers: A+, Network+, and Server+, or similar certifications and/or knowledge recommended Enroll today and gain the confidence to manage any Linux environment!

Instructor

Total Seminars Over 1 Million Enrollments, Michael Solomon

Total Seminars Over 1 Million Enrollments Home of Mike Meyers and his Team of IT Certification Pros Total Seminars provides certification training services and training materials to thousands of schools, corporations, and government agencies including the United Nations, the FBI and all branches of the Department of Defense. Total Seminars produces the #1 selling CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certification books with over 1 million books in print. Total Seminars has created a number of “Best-Selling” Udemy video courses by Mike Meyers and our team of Instructors. They also develop supplemental materials such as the TotalTester certification practice tests and TotalSims lab simulations to support your certification preparation. These are available on the Total Seminars web site.