XK0-006 · System Management

Manage storage in a Linux system

Objective 1.3 · Given a scenario, manage storage in a Linux system.

3 learning blocksNext: about 8 minutes4 key conceptsPreview · not independently reviewed
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Connect the command you run to the file, process, service, permission, or kernel state it changes.

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Block 1 of 3

Compare Logical Volume Manager · /etc/fstab

Current · 8 min
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Logical Volume Manager

Combines physical volumes into volume groups, then allocates resizable logical volumes from them.

/etc/fstab

Defines filesystems and mount options normally applied during boot.

Your sessionabout 8 minutes

Complete one provider lesson, then answer four related questions. That is enough for today; more practice is optional.

Block 2 of 3

Understand RAID

12 min
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RAID

Combines disks for selected redundancy capacity or performance characteristics.

Your sessionabout 12 minutes

Complete one provider lesson, then answer four related questions. That is enough for today; more practice is optional.

Block 3 of 3

Understand fsck

8 min
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fsck

Checks and repairs supported filesystem structures while safely unmounted.

Your sessionabout 8 minutes

Complete one provider lesson, then answer four related questions. That is enough for today; more practice is optional.

No setup required

Practice the reasoning here

Use a disposable Linux system. Predict a command's effect, run it, inspect exit status and logs, then restore the starting state.

  1. State the expected result before changing or testing anything.
  2. Name the observation, command, log, or report that would confirm it.
  3. Explain why the closest alternative does not fit the same requirement.
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Check the whole objective

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One lesson at a time.Your block checks prepare you for this milestone. A score of 70% or higher advances the course; finishing a practice session completes your daily goal.
Official blueprint references
Official Linux+ V8 certification and objectives overviewCompTIA ↗