CompTIA Linux+ exam objectives
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System Management
32% of exam1.1 1.1 Summarize Linux fundamentals.
1.2 1.2 Given a scenario, manage files and directories.
1.3 1.3 Given a scenario, configure and manage storage using the appropriate tools.
1.4 1.4 Given a scenario, configure and use the appropriate processes and services.
1.5 1.5 Given a scenario, use the appropriate networking tools or configuration files.
1.6 1.6 Given a scenario, build and install software.
1.7 1.7 Given a scenario, manage software configurations.
Security
21% of exam2.1 2.1 Summarize the purpose and use of security best practices in a Linux environment.
2.2 2.2 Given a scenario, implement identity management.
2.3 2.3 Given a scenario, implement and configure firewalls.
2.4 2.4 Given a scenario, configure and execute remote connectivity for system management.
2.5 2.5 Given a scenario, apply the appropriate access controls.
Scripting, Containers, and Automation
19% of exam3.1 3.1 Given a scenario, create simple shell scripts to automate common tasks.
3.2 3.2 Given a scenario, perform basic container operations.
3.3 3.3 Given a scenario, perform basic version control using Git.
3.4 3.4 Summarize common infrastructure as code technologies.
3.5 3.5 Summarize container, cloud, and orchestration concepts.
Troubleshooting
28% of exam4.1 4.1 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot storage issues.
4.2 4.2 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot network resource issues.
4.3 4.3 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot central processing unit (CPU) and memory issues.
4.4 4.4 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot user access and file permissions.
4.5 4.5 Given a scenario, use systemd to diagnose and resolve common problems with a Linux system.
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