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Automation, Scripting & Troubleshooting

This course is part of CompTIA Linux+ Specialization

Instructor: Michael Solomon

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Automate Linux administration with advanced Bash scripting, including functions, error handling, and cron scheduling
Use Python scripts for Linux automation, including file management, process control, and API interactions
Troubleshoot Linux system and network issues systematically with diagnostic tools, log analysis, and monitoring

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There are 4 modules in this course

Take your Linux administration from competent to exceptional with automation, scripting, and systematic troubleshooting. Through the industry-proven lens of the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) exam, you'll write Bash scripts with variables, conditionals, loops, and functions, use Python for Linux administration tasks, and manage code with Git. You'll be introduced to orchestration and configuration tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, and Kubernetes, then learn a systematic methodology for troubleshooting Linux systems, hardware, storage, networking, performance, and security issues. You'll also apply configuration management principles to manage Linux environments at scale, and learn responsible AI and automation best practices.

Not planning to take the exam? These skills still apply on the job. Automating repetitive work and resolving problems methodically save time in any Linux environment. Clear, expert instruction and in-video demos show each technique in action, so you finish able to automate administration workflows and resolve system and network issues with confidence. This intermediate-level course assumes working Linux administration experience.

This chapter introduces modern Linux automation and orchestration by exploring tools like Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, and Kubernetes.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment

This chapter continues modern Linux automation and orchestration by building practical scripting skills with shell and Python, managing code with Git, and applying responsible AI and automation practices.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

This chapter focuses on Linux monitoring and troubleshooting by reviewing system monitoring concepts, diagnosing hardware, storage, network, performance, and security issues, and using available documentation to support effective problem resolution.

What's included

9 videos1 reading1 assignment

9 videosTotal 116 minutes

Troubleshooting Linux Systems8 minutes
Troubleshooting Linux Systems Demo11 minutes
Troubleshooting Hardware7 minutes
Troubleshooting Hardware Demo12 minutes
Troubleshooting Storage16 minutes
Troubleshooting Networking18 minutes
Troubleshooting Performance16 minutes
Troubleshooting Security16 minutes
Documentation12 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Troubleshooting Handout2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 14 minutes

Troubleshooting Assignment14 minutes

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1 assignment

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Instructor

Michael Solomon

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Frequently asked questions

A: It covers Bash scripting, Python for Linux administration, Git, orchestration and configuration management tools, and systematic troubleshooting of Linux systems and networks.

A: Working knowledge of Linux administration and basic shell scripting.

A: The course includes about 4 hours of material: videos, quizzes, and optional assignments. How long it takes you depends on your starting knowledge and how you like to study, so here are some typical ranges. If you already have experience with these topics, you may finish in about 3 to 4 hours by skimming familiar lessons. If you have some background, plan on about 4.5 to 6 hours. If you are new to the topic, plan on about 6 to 8 hours, because you may want to rewatch lessons and review quizzes. At the recommended 4 to 5 hours per week, this works out to about 1 to 2 weeks. The course is self-paced, so you can rewatch any lesson as often as you need.

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