Information Technology Courses & Certifications
What’s New with Linux+ XK0-005
The new version of CompTIA Linux+ covers how Linux powers the cloud and automates critical processes. Linux enables business to automate and orchestrate processes to scale and improve operations. These include infrastructure as code and containers, both of which are covered as separate objectives.
The following new subject areas have been added to the new exam.
Emerging technology clusters:
- Containerization of systems running Linux systems
- Developers using Linux for IoT applications
- Automation and scripting
- Ansible, Chef, Puppet
- Automation via SSH
- Docker and Kubernetes
Areas of continued broad involvement include the following:
- Networking
- Virtualization
- Cybersecurity
Areas with net increasing time and resources devoted to specific tasks include:
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud configuration and management
- Supporting and administration of SaaS applications
Popular Job Roles
- Linux Administrator
- Junior Network Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Web Administrator/Developer
- Linux Engineer
- Junior Cloud Engineer
- Technical Support Specialist
- Network Administrator
- Cybersecurity Engineer
Organizations that Recommend or Teach Linux+
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- U.S. Navy
- General Dynamics
- Aetna
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Dell
