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XK0-006: CompTIA Linux+

Administer, secure and automate Linux systems from the command line, and prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ exam.

  • 40 hours of live, trainer-led sessions
  • Every session at the Linux command line
  • Covers system management, services, security and automation
  • Shell scripting, Git and container basics
  • Troubleshooting labs and mock exam
Aligned to CompTIA exam XK0-006
Duration
5 Days | 40 Hrs
Next batch
Batches on request
Delivery
Live Online · Onsite · Corporate
Level
Intermediate
Exam
XK0-006
Language
English

Why learn XK0-006 with Ace Skills

  • Command-line fluency

    Spend the course at the shell, building the muscle memory that Linux roles require.

  • Security built in

    Harden SSH, configure firewalls and mandatory access control as part of normal administration.

  • Automation from day four

    Write shell scripts, use Git and meet configuration management and containers.

  • Cloud and container ready

    Skills transfer directly to cloud instances, Kubernetes nodes and DevOps pipelines.

Course overview

Linux runs most of the world's servers, cloud instances and containers, so administrators who are comfortable at the shell are in steady demand. CompTIA Linux+ is a distribution-neutral certification that validates those everyday skills. This five-day course prepares you for the current Linux+ exam while building habits you will use on any Linux system.

Day one covers system management: the boot process, file systems, storage and logical volumes, processes and package management. Day two focuses on services and user management, including users, groups and permissions, systemd services, networking and remote access. Day three is about security: authentication, file and SELinux or AppArmor controls, firewalls, SSH hardening and logging. Day four introduces automation and orchestration, with shell scripting, scheduled tasks, Git, configuration management and container basics. Day five is devoted to troubleshooting storage, network, service and performance problems, followed by exam preparation.

Every concept is practised on live Linux virtual machines. You will partition and mount storage, manage services and users, harden SSH, configure a firewall, write and debug shell scripts, run containers and diagnose a series of deliberately broken systems. The emphasis is on understanding what each command does and why, so you can adapt to different distributions.

This course is aligned to the CompTIA Linux+ exam. CompTIA has recently refreshed this exam, so confirm the current exam code, objectives and voucher price on the CompTIA website before booking.

Key features

  • Trainer with hands-on Linux administration experience
  • Live Linux virtual machines for every learner
  • Storage, services, security and automation labs
  • Shell scripting from first script to error handling
  • Git and container fundamentals
  • Troubleshooting scenarios and mock exam
  • Course completion certificate from Ace Skills Consulting

Who should attend

  • Junior Linux and system administrators
  • Windows administrators adding Linux skills
  • Cloud and DevOps engineers new to Linux
  • Support engineers working with Linux servers
  • Network+ or A+ holders progressing to systems work

Prerequisites

  • Basic IT knowledge and comfort with a terminal is helpful
  • Some Linux exposure is recommended but not required

Curriculum

5 Days · 40 Hours · 14 Modules · 8 Labs

  1. Linux fundamentals

    • Boot process and bootloaders
    • Kernel and modules
    • File system hierarchy
    • Shell basics and help

    Storage

    • Partitions and file systems
    • Logical volume management
    • Mounting and fstab
    • Disk usage monitoring
    • Lab: Create and extend logical volumes · 50 min

    Processes and packages

    • Process management and signals
    • Package managers: dnf and apt
    • Repositories and updates
    • Lab: Install, update and remove packages · 30 min

  2. Users and permissions

    • Users and groups
    • File permissions and ownership
    • Special permissions and ACLs
    • sudo configuration
    • Lab: Set up users, groups and shared directories · 40 min

    Services

    • systemd units and targets
    • Starting, enabling and inspecting services
    • Journald and logs

    Networking

    • Network configuration tools
    • Hostname and name resolution
    • Remote access with SSH
    • File transfer tools
    • Lab: Configure networking and key-based SSH · 40 min

  3. Authentication and access

    • PAM concepts
    • Password policies
    • Multi-factor options
    • Certificates and keys

    Mandatory access control

    • SELinux modes and contexts
    • AppArmor profiles
    • Troubleshooting denials

    Hardening and monitoring

    • Firewall configuration
    • SSH hardening
    • Audit and log review
    • Vulnerability patching
    • Lab: Harden a server: firewall, SSH and SELinux · 55 min

  4. Shell scripting

    • Variables, conditionals and loops
    • Exit codes and error handling
    • Text processing with grep, sed and awk
    • Lab: Write a backup script with logging · 50 min

    Scheduling and version control

    • cron and systemd timers
    • Git fundamentals
    • Branching and collaboration

    Configuration management and containers

    • Configuration management concepts
    • Infrastructure as code basics
    • Container images and runtimes
    • Lab: Build and run a container image · 40 min

  5. Troubleshooting

    • Boot and storage issues
    • Network connectivity issues
    • Service and permission issues
    • Performance analysis
    • Lab: Diagnose and repair broken systems · 60 min

    Exam readiness

    • Performance-based question practice
    • Mock exam and review
    • Study plan
Download full syllabus (PDF)

Skills you will gain

  • Linux administration
  • Bash
  • File systems
  • LVM
  • systemd
  • User management
  • Permissions
  • SELinux
  • Firewalls
  • SSH
  • Shell scripting
  • Git
  • Containers
  • Troubleshooting

Tools & technologies

  • Rocky Linux
  • Ubuntu
  • Bash
  • firewalld
  • SELinux
  • Git
  • Podman
  • Vim

Certification exam

Exam details
Exam nameCompTIA Linux+
Exam codeXK0-006
Voucher includedNo — book directly with the vendor

Skill areas measured

  1. System Management
  2. Services and User Management
  3. Security
  4. Automation, Orchestration and Scripting
  5. Troubleshooting

Exam details are pending verification. Vendors change exams; confirm on the official vendor page before booking. Official exam page (opens in a new tab)

Schedule & Pricing

Live Online

Individual

Price on request

  • 40 hours of live, trainer-led sessions
  • 8 hands-on labs
  • Ace Skills course completion certificate

Onsite

At your office or our centre

Pricing depends on location, group size and dates.

  • Delivered at your premises or an Ace centre
  • Same curriculum and labs as live online
  • Dates planned around your team

Corporate / Team

Private batch for your organisation

A private batch with content adapted to your environment and goals.

  • Customised curriculum
  • Private batch, online or onsite
  • Progress and assessment reports
  • GST invoice and PO-based billing

No public batches scheduled — Talk to an Advisor for a private batch.

Projects & labs you will build

  • Day 1 · 50 min

    Create and extend logical volumes

  • Day 3 · 55 min

    Harden a server: firewall, SSH and SELinux

Your certificate

Certificate of Completion — Ace Skills Consulting

Awarded on completing the course. It records the course title and training hours, and you can share it on your LinkedIn profile.

The CompTIA certification itself is awarded by CompTIA when you pass exam XK0-006.

Frequently asked questions

Which Linux distribution do you use?

Labs use both a Red Hat-family and a Debian-family distribution, so you learn the differences that the exam and real jobs expect.

Should I take Linux+ or RHCSA?

Linux+ is distribution-neutral and suits broad roles; RHCSA is a hands-on Red Hat exam. Many administrators take Linux+ first and RHCSA later.

Is the exam voucher included?

Only when the batch shows the "Exam voucher included" badge. Otherwise you buy the voucher directly from CompTIA.

Do I need to know scripting already?

No. Scripting is taught from the basics on day four.

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