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CompTIA Linux+: Scripting, Containers, and Automation

Being able to automate Linux administration allows for repeatably correct configurations. This course will teach you Linux automation and the DevOps toolset.

Beginner
6h 18m
(8)

Created by Andrew Mallett

Last Updated Nov 09, 2025

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CompTIA Linux+: Scripting, Containers, and Automation

Being able to automate Linux administration allows for repeatably correct configurations. This course will teach you Linux automation and the DevOps toolset.

Beginner
6h 18m
(8)

Created by Andrew Mallett

Last Updated Nov 09, 2025

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Being able to replicate your production environment for development has always been an issue. In this course, CompTIA Linux+: Scripting, Containers, and Automation, you’ll learn to improve your Linux administration with amazing automation. First, you’ll explore writing effective shell scripts. Next, you’ll discover configuration management with Ansible, Puppet, and Chef. Finally, you’ll learn how to manage containers using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Linux automation and DevOps needed to replicate production environments for testing and development.

CompTIA Linux+: Scripting, Containers, and Automation
Beginner
6h 18m
(8)
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Andrew Mallett - Pluralsight course - CompTIA Linux+: Scripting, Containers, and Automation
Andrew Mallett
88 courses 4.6 author rating 4193 ratings

Andrew is a committed evangelist of the Linux Operating System and the concept of community and freedom that it provides. He has worked as a technical trainer since 1995 and has taught throughout the world, including Australia, the US, Germany and Eastern Europe. Andrew started teaching Linux in 2004 when Novell acquired SUSE and has been a long time supporter of Novell and provides SYSOP support the the Certifed Novell Instructor community on Linux. Andrew founded theurbanpenguin and has been submitting video training material to his YouTube channel since 2009 and currently has over 8,500 subscribers and 1.6 Million views. Andrew has had two publications with Packt: Citrix Access Gateway VPX Essentials (2012) and Citrix XenApp (2013).

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