Course Overview
Our 5-Day Instructor-Led Linux+ Training & Certification Boot Camp — available in the Washington, DC Metro area (Tysons Corner, VA • Columbia, MD) or Live Online — prepares you to confidently prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ (V8) certification exam and gain in-demand Linux administration skills.
This comprehensive boot camp is designed for IT professionals who want hands-on experience and real-world expertise in managing, securing, automating, and troubleshooting Linux systems — capabilities today’s employers depend on across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
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Program Level
Intermediate
Training Delivery Methods
Group Live
Duration
5 Days / 40 hours Training
CPE credits
33 NASBA CPE Credits
Field of Study
Information Technology
Advanced Prep
N/A
Course Registration
Candidates can choose to register for the course by via any of the below methods:
- Email: Sales@lexx.com
- Phone: 301-582-8200
- Website: live.lexx.com
Upon registration completion candidates are sent an automated course registration email that includes attachments with specific information on the class and location as well as pre-course study and test preparation material approved by the course vendor. The text of the email contains a registration confirmation as well as the location, date, time and contact person of the class.
Online enrolment closes three days before course start date.
On the first day of class, candidates are provided with instructions to register with the exam provider before the exam date.
Complaint Resolution Policy
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Refunds and Cancellations
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Course Outline
System Management (23%)
- Linux fundamentals: boot process, kernel concepts, filesystems
- Device and storage management: LVM, RAID, partitions, mounts
- Network configuration: interfaces, hosts/DNS, networking tools
- Shell basics: navigation, editing, redirection, environment variables
- Backup and restore operations
- Virtualization: hypervisors, virtual machines, disk images
Services & User Management (20%)
- Files and directory access control (permissions, links)
- User and group account management
- Process control and job scheduling
- Software/package management
- Service management and system logs/timers
- Containers: runtimes, images, networking basics
Security (18%)
- Authentication & access control: PAM, LDAP/Kerberos, auditing
- Firewalls: iptables, nftables, UFW, zones
- OS hardening: sudo policies, secure remote access
- Account security: password policies, shell restrictions, MFA
- Cryptography: encryption, hashing, certificate management
- Compliance and integrity checks
Automation, Orchestration & Scripting (17%)
- Automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, CI/CD)
- Shell scripting fundamentals: variables, logic, functions
- Python basics for automation
- Version control with Git
- Responsible use of AI in automation workflows
Troubleshooting (22%)
- System monitoring and logs
- Hardware/storage troubleshooting
- Network troubleshooting (routing, DNS, firewalls)
- Security issue resolution (SELinux/AppArmor, permissions)
- Performance tuning: CPU, memory, I/O analysis
CompTIA Linux+ Exam XK0-006
Exam Details:
- Number of Questions: Maximum of 90
- Passing Score: 720 on scale of 100-900
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Format: multiple choice and performance-based
- Delivery: Pearson VUE
| Objectives | % of Exam |
| System Management | 23% |
| Service and User Management | 20% |
| Security | 18% |
| Automation, Orchestration and Scripting | 17% |
| Troubleshooting | 22% |
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FAQs
Web Administrators
Linux Database Administrators
Networking Students
Junior Linux Administrators
Junior Network Administrators
Systems Administrators
Students should have at least six months of practical work experience with Linux systems, CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications or hold equivalent experience and knowledge.
Examples include Dell, General Dynamics, Booz Allen Hamilton, Aetna, the U.S. Navy, and the Department of Defense.
Yes, Linux+ does require certification renewal every three years. To renew, certification holders must 50 continuing education units (CEUs) through completing activities as specified by the CompTIA Continuing Education program.
CompTIA Linux+ Resources
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CompTIA Linux+ Assessment
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Blog Post
CompTIA Stackable Certifications
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Blog Post
Top Linux Certifications [2017]
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Blog Post
Installing Arch Linux on VirtualBox
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Blog Post
Why You Should and Shouldn’t Get a Linux+ Certification
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Blog Post
Aliases in Linux
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Blog Post
Environment Variables in Linux
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Blog Post
Learn to Pen Test with Kali Linux
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Blog Post
CompTIA Linux+ Exam: User Interfaces and Desktops
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Blog Post
What Do I Need to Know to Pass the Linux+ Exam LX0-104?
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Blog Post
Where to Find Free Books for Learning Linux Online
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Blog Post
Linux Text-Based Web Browsers
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Blog Post
9 YouTube Channels to Learn Linux Online
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Blog Post
What do I need to know to pass the first Linux+ Exam LX0-103?
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Blog Post
Build AUR Packages in Arch Linux with makepkg or yaourt
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Blog Post
What are the CompTIA Linux+ Certification Changes?
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Blog Post
7 Linux Applications for Your Desktop
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Blog Post
Full Arch Linux System Installation Guide in 29 Steps
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Blog Post
3 Linux Certifications That Help Linux Systems Administrators
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Blog Post
18 Items for Your Linux Admin Toolkit
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Blog Post
8 Essential Linux Admin Tools for Debian-Based Systems
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Blog Post
Network Configuration in Linux
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Blog Post
Are Linux Certifications Worth it?
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Blog Post
Why did the HoCo Library Ditch Windows for Linux?
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