XK0-005 – CompTIA Linux+: The Certification Built for the Modern DevOps & Cloud Engineer
The Linux+ XK0-005 certification has evolved far beyond being a simple “Linux basics” exam. In today’s industry, it has become the foundational certification for anyone aiming to enter DevOps, Cloud, Cybersecurity, SRE, Automation, and even AI infrastructure roles . Why? Because Linux isn’t just an operating system anymore — it’s the core infrastructure layer behind almost everything modern. This article explores Linux+ from a career-oriented, real-world engineering perspective , not just the usual exam-outline approach. Why the Modern IT World Demands Linux+ Engineers Linux is everywhere: 90% of cloud servers run Linux Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform all rely on Linux Every cybersecurity tool works better on Linux AI compute clusters (NVIDIA, AMD, TPU systems) run Linux DevOps pipelines (Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab, Helm) depend on Linux In short, Linux+ engineers understand how the entire IT ecosystem works under the hood . What Makes XK0-005 Different ...