CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) Video Training & Practice Exam

Product Overview

The Total Seminars team brings this CompTIA Linux+ video and practice exam training fully aligned with the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) exam objectives. Designed for IT professionals with hands-on Linux server experience, this course covers all five exam domains: System Management, Services and User Management, Security, Automation and Scripting, and Troubleshooting. Each module maps directly to the skills evaluated on the XK0-006 exam—from filesystem hierarchy, storage management, and kernel configuration to containerization, shell scripting, and Linux security best practices. Get certified the best way, with TotalVideo + TotalTester!

• Applies to the current XK0-006 exam
• Includes 15+ hours of expert video training covering all five Linux+ exam domains
• 250+ practice questions mapped to every CompTIA Linux+ exam objective
• Single-user license — access on any device via the Total Seminars Training Hub
• Compatible with all devices and browsers — no special software required

Certification Alignment

• System Management (23%): filesystem hierarchy, storage and partition management (LVM, RAID), device and kernel configuration, virtualization, and backup strategies
• Services and User Management (20%): user and group administration, process and job control, package management, systemd service configuration, and container fundamentals
• Security (18%): authentication and authorization, OS and account hardening, firewall management, cryptography, and compliance/auditing practices
• Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting (17%): infrastructure as code concepts, Bash and Python scripting, and version control with Git
• Troubleshooting (22%): structured diagnostic methodology for systems, hardware, storage, networking, performance, and security issues

Career Impact

• Prepares you for roles such as Linux Systems Administrator, Linux Support Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, and IT Systems Administrator.

Learning Outcomes

• Install, configure, and customize a Linux distribution, including storage, filesystems, and networking
• Manage local users, groups, permissions, and processes from the command line
• Configure and troubleshoot systemd services and container-based workloads
• Apply Linux security best practices, including hardening, firewalls, and cryptography
• Write Bash and Python scripts to automate common administrative tasks
• Apply a structured troubleshooting methodology to diagnose and resolve system, network, and performance issues

Prerequisites

This course is designed for IT professionals with approximately 12 months of hands-on Linux server administration experience. Familiarity with CompTIA A+, Network+, or Server+ concepts (or equivalent knowledge) is recommended before starting this course.

TotalTester Features

TotalTester for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam includes 250+ multiple-choice questions that mirror the questions on the exam. Prepare for CompTIA’s multiple-choice and performance-based certification exam question formats.

Testing Modes

• Practice Mode: tests with hints and answer explanations
• Exam Mode: just like the real thing, no help, just you and the questions
• Results graded by topic for easy review

Customized Tests

• Filter questions by exam objectives
• Choose whether or not to include hints and answer explanations
• Choose the number of questions on your practice test
• Set your own time limit

Test History

• See the date you took each test
• View final score for each test
• See number of questions answered correctly by objective
• Review each question, see your answer, the correct answer, and explanations

About the Experts

Michael Solomon, Ph.D., PenTest+, CISSP, PMP, CISM, is a recognized authority in cybersecurity, privacy, blockchain, and data science with more than 30 years of industry experience. His career spans network penetration testing, enterprise security architecture, and technology leadership across organizations of all sizes. Michael holds some of the most prestigious certifications in the security and project management fields and is known for an energetic, engaging teaching style that makes even the most complex technical topics accessible. In this Linux+ series, he brings his deep systems and security expertise to guide learners through the skills and knowledge required to excel in Linux server environments.

Course Outline

10 chapters, 78 lessons, covering all five CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) exam domains.

Chapter 1: Introduction and Linux Foundations — 11 lessons

• What is Linux?
• Linux Distributions
• Open Source and Licensing
• Graphical vs CLI Environments
• Linux Boot Process
• Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
• Installing Linux
• Updating Linux
• Customizing Linux, Part 1
• Customizing Linux, Part 2
• Customizing Linux Demo

Chapter 2: Managing Hardware, Storage, and Filesystems — 7 lessons

• Device and Kernel Modules
• Device and Kernel Modules Demo
• Storage Concepts and Partitions
• LVM Essentials
• RAID and Redundancy
• Filesystem Types and Tools
• Mounting and Network Storage

Chapter 3: Networking and the Linux Shell — 8 lessons

• Network Basics
• Network Utilities
• Advanced Network Utilities
• Shell Environment
• Shell Environment Demo
• Essential Shell Utilities
• Essential Shell Utilities Demo
• Editors & Productivity

Chapter 4: Virtualization and Backup — 5 lessons

• Virtualization Concepts
• Linux Hypervisors
• Virtual Machine Operations
• Backup Strategies
• Backup Tools

Chapter 5: User and Service Management — 8 lessons

• Managing Files and Directories
• GUI File Management
• Local User Accounts
• Account Files and Attributes
• Account Files and Attributes Demo
• Processes & Jobs
• Package Management
• Service Configuration

Chapter 6: systemd and Containers — 5 lessons

• systemd Fundamentals
• systemd Tools and Utilities
• Container Basics
• Container Images
• Container Operations

Chapter 7: Linux Security and Hardening — 10 lessons

• Security Concepts
• Authentication and Authorization
• Authentication and Authorization Demo
• OS Hardening
• OS Hardening Demo
• Firewall Management
• Remote Access Security
• Remote Access Security Demo
• Logging and Auditing
• Logging and Auditing Demo

Chapter 8: Advanced Security and Compliance — 8 lessons

• Account Hardening
• Account Hardening Demo
• Cryptography Concepts
• Cryptography Concepts Demo
• File Integrity & Detection
• File Integrity & Detection Demo
• Compliance Standards
• Secure Data & Supply Chain

Chapter 9: Automation, Scripting — 7 lessons

• Infrastructure as Code
• Bash Scripting
• Bash Scripting Demo
• Python for Admins
• Python for Admins Demo
• Git & Version Control
• AI & Best Practices

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting — 9 lessons

• Troubleshooting Linux Systems
• Troubleshooting Linux Systems Demo
• Troubleshooting Hardware
• Troubleshooting Hardware Demo
• Troubleshooting Storage
• Troubleshooting Networking
• Troubleshooting Performance
• Troubleshooting Security
• Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) course?

This course includes 15+ hours of expert video training and 250+ practice exam questions, all mapped to the official CompTIA Linux+ XK0-006 exam objectives across all five domains. You get access to both TotalVideo and TotalTester through the Total Seminars Training Hub.

How long do I have access to the course?

You have one year of access from your purchase date.

What devices can I use to access the training?

The Total Seminars Training Hub works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android. No software download required.

What experience level is the Linux+ course designed for?

This course targets IT professionals with approximately 12 months of hands-on Linux experience. Familiarity with CompTIA A+, Network+, or Server+ concepts is recommended. It is not intended for complete beginners to Linux.

Is this course aligned to the latest CompTIA Linux+ exam version?

Yes. This course is fully aligned to the current CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) exam objectives and covers all five domains: System Management, Services and User Management, Security, Automation and Scripting, and Troubleshooting.

Can I use this course for classroom or multi-user training?

Single-user licenses are for individual use only and are not valid for classroom instruction. For volume or institutional licensing, call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing.

What happens after I purchase?

You’ll receive an order confirmation email immediately, followed by a second email with login credentials for the Total Seminars Training Hub. Most customers receive access within minutes of purchase. If you don’t receive your access email within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact support@totalsem.com.

Educators

Please call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing. Single-user licenses are not valid for classroom use.

Order Process

After completing your purchase, you will receive:

• E-mail message confirming the order
• A second email with your login credentials for the Total Seminars Training Hub. You have one year of access from your purchase date. Log in at hub.totalsem.com on any device — no software download required. If you don’t receive your access email within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact support@totalsem.com.