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CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide, 6th Edition
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CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide, 6th Edition

by Richard Blum
August 2025
Intermediate to advanced
1024 pages
24h 20m
English
Sybex

Overview

The latest edition of the gold standard in Linux+ certification exam prep and skills reinforcement

In the newly revised sixth edition of the CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: Exam XK0-006, veteran system and network administrator Richard Blum delivers a fully up-to-date guide to the challenging CompTIA Linux+ certification exam, as well as a concise discussion of the skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed in the real world as a Linux systems professional.

The book contains clear and straightforward information on all Linux administration topics, including system management, services and user management, security, automation, orchestration, scripting, and troubleshooting. You'll also find:

  • Coverage of every subject tested by the newly updated XK0-006 Linux+ certification exam
  • New material for DevOps engineers seeking to understand how to deploy applications on different Linux distributions and cloud platforms
  • Intuitively organized quick-reference information perfect for newly minted system and network administrators working with Linux operating systems
  • Complimentary access to the Sybex online learning environment, including the online test bank, a practice assessment test, chapter review questions, flashcards, and a searchable key term glossary

Perfect for network and system admins studying for the new Linux+ certification exam, the CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide is also a must-read for Linux admins and IT professionals looking to update their skillset, as well as certification candidates seeking a roadmap to attaining further Linux certifications.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781394316328