Topics Covered (XKO-OO5)

Introducing Linux with Linux:

• Identify Linux Characteristics
• Understand Bash Interaction with Linux
• Use Help in Linux
• Identify the Linux Troubleshooting Methodology

Administering Users and Groups:

• Manage User Accounts
• Manage Group Accounts
• Configure Privilege Escalation
• Troubleshoot User and Group Issues

Configuring Permissions:

• Configure Standard Linux Permissions
• Configure Special Linux Permissions
• Configure Access Control Lists

Implementing File Management:

• Understand the Linux File System
• Use File Management Commands
• Find File Locations

Authoring Text Files:

• Edit Text Files
• Manage Text Files

Managing Software:

• Understand Software Management
• Manage RPM Software Packages and Repositories
• Manage Debian-based Software Packages and Repositories
• Compile from Source Code
• Acquire Software
• Run Software in a Sandbox

Administering Storage:

• Understand Storage
• Deploy Storage
• Manage Other Storage Options
• Troubleshoot Storage

Managing Devices, Processes, Memory, and the Kernel:

• Gather Hardware Information
• Manage Processes
• Manage Memory
• Manage the Linux Kernel

Managing Services:

• Manage System Services
• Configure Common System Services
• Configure Localization Settings

Configuring Network Settings:

• Understand Network Fundamentals
• Manage Network Settings
• Configure Remote Administrative Access
• Troubleshoot the Network

Configuring Network Security:

• Configure the Firewall
• Monitor Network Traffic

Managing Linux Security:

• Harden a Linux System
• Manage Certificates
• Understand Authentication
• Configure SELinux or AppArmor

Implementing Simple Scripts:

• Understand Bash Scripting Basics
• Use Shell Script Elements
• Implement Scripts with Logical Controls

Using Infrastructure as Code:

• Understand Infrastructure as Code
• Implement Orchestration
• Manage Version Control with Git

Managing Containers in Linux:

• Understand Containers
• Deploy Containers
• Understand Virtualization Concepts

Installing Linux:

• The Linux Boot Process
• Modify Boot Settings
• Deploy Linux