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CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 – what changed with this cert and test?

Introduction: How Linux fits into an IT career

It is becoming increasingly valuable for an IT professional to have advanced Linux skills, as employers are on the lookout for qualified open-source talents. Those with true Linux competency are actually in short supply, so this might be the right time to hone those skills and look for positions where they are in high demand.

Today, a lot of attention is placed on DevOps and open source, and Linux knowledge can truly make the difference when applying for positions. Are you ready to embark or continue on your Linux journey? If so, you’re bound to find many open doors for your IT career as security analyst or system and network administrator, if not as programmer and developer.

Why it’s important to learn Linux

Linux is one of the most popular platforms today, so there are several good reasons for becoming familiar with this operating system (OS) that has seen a tremendous tech job growth everywhere since the 90s. Associated with desktop systems, large servers and supercomputers, if not used in mobile or cloud computing environments or meant for IoT devices, blockchain technologies or DevOps developments, this OS is far from being outdated. It has always been found to be more adaptable to the needs of users and even businesses.

Linux is truly scalable and portable thanks to its UNIX roots, but has managed to prove itself still more secure in comparison with other OSes, which has made it the obvious choice for companies building their own infrastructure. Because Linux works in many environments and distros, it is obvious that an IT professional should acquire direct, hands-on knowledge of it to be ready to manage systems in any work sites.

“Linux is all around us,” says CompTIA instructor Jason Eckert, who goes (Read more...)