Linux+ XK0-006 Milestones

Student: Nicholas VanFossen Course: CompTIA Linux+ XK0-006 — FastForward Track Year: 2025–2026

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Repository Structure

linux-plus-milestones/
├── README.md                    # This file — update with your information
├── Dockerfile                   # Container image definition (provided)
├── run_container.sh             # Container launcher (provided)
├── test_deploy.sh               # Verification script (provided)
├── deploy.sh                    # YOUR M2 deployment script (you write this)
├── design_document.md           # YOUR M2 design decisions (you write this)
└── m1/
    └── hardening_report.docx    # YOUR M1 submission (you upload to Canvas)

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Milestone 1 — Linux Server Hardening Assessment

Due: Before Class 8, 9:00 AM Submitted via: Canvas (upload hardening_report.docx) Presented: Class 8 — 5 minutes

[Brief description of your approach — fill this in after completing M1]

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Milestone 2 — Bash Server Deployment Script

Due: Before Class 10, 9:00 AM Submitted via: Canvas (submit this repo URL) Presented: Class 10 — 10 minutes (7 min walkthrough + 3 min Q&A)

What my script does

[Describe your deployment script in 3-5 sentences — fill this in]

Container environment

• Base image: ubuntu:22.04
• Run with: bash run_container.sh
• Test with: bash test_deploy.sh

Key decisions I made

[List 2-3 specific decisions you made and why — fill this in before submitting]

AI Collaboration summary

[Brief summary of how you used AI — fill this in]

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Commit History

[Your commit history will appear here on GitHub automatically]

At least 3 meaningful commits required. Commit messages should describe what changed.