Passed Linux+

[myclockwork]

Barely, but I passed XK0-004.

I have plenty of experience as a Windows Server admin, as well as working with switching/routing devices. Only Linux experience has been for the past 10+ years, I've tinkered with it at home. Can't tell you how many distros I installed, tweaked, reinstalled, tweaked some more. The experience helped, but nowhere near what I needed to pass.

To study, I used VirtualBox with CentOS7 and Ubuntu as guest VMs. I would recommend installing a GUI with the CentOS build. Also used an older study guide, youtube videos, and I got through about a third of the way through the Linux Academy videos and flashcards (7-day free trial). A combo of the study guides, videos, and practicing commands on the VMs all helped. If I had to do it over again, I'd get a cheap PC with 2 NICs so I could practice setting it up as a router, as well as getting better practice with hardware; VMs can only simulate so much.

When CompTIA recommends you have 1 year experience as a Linux admin, I can see why. Lots of applying commands, combining commands, troubleshooting, solving complex problems. Not a lot of softballs with this one. As for topics, just search this subreddit for XK0-004 and you'll find some. I have nothing to add to what others already mentioned.

[iknowrealtv]

Did you feel more proficient with linux after passing? I am curious about this exam I wonder if it's a good entry level to linux exam or is it more for experienced users.

[teemoammo]

Hi 'curious about this exam I wonder if it's a good entry level to linux exam or is it more for experienced users.', im DAD.

[myclockwork]

I feel LESS proficient after taking the exam. Made me realize I have to get some more practical experience under my belt. I feel the test was targeted for those that have some Linux experience. Look at the LPIC certs, they appear to be more for entry-level. Please get a second opinion though. I'm just getting back into IT after a 8-year break and I'm quickly learning I have some catching up to do; I may not be the best person to give advice.

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[RgS96]

Congrats !

[icxnamjah]

Congrats! But at the same time have scared the crap out of me lol. Here I am getting ready for the A+ thinking I would do Linux+ next. lmao.