Help mapping Linux+ (XK0-004) episodes to practice labs

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Hello all, as there are ~48 videos and ~63 practice labs in this Linux+ video course series, can I ask if an instructor/staff member can review the listed virtual practice labs' titles/objectives and (informally) pair them to the videos when they have time, or even put the practice labs in order from least to most difficult or sequentially paired with the exam objectives? If any other members have suggestions please chime in! (If others have recently passed the new exam using materials from here please share your exam preparation experience and outcomes!)

Video episodes:
Performing Basic Linux Tasks (3)

1. Overview
   Episode Length: 5 minutes, 15 seconds ☐

2. Introduction to Linux
   Episode Length: 25 minutes, 25 seconds ☐

3. Linux Command Line
   Episode Length: 28 minutes, 52 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Managing Users and Groups (3)

1. Super User Privileges
   Episode Length: 25 minutes, 56 seconds ☐

2. Managing Users
   Episode Length: 26 minutes, 19 seconds ☐

3. Managing Groups
   Episode Length: 20 minutes, 59 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Managing Permissions and Ownership

1. Managing File Permissions
   Episode Length: 33 minutes, 52 seconds ☐

2. Advanced Permissions
   Episode Length: 23 minutes, 39 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Managing Storage (4)

1. Partitioning Disks
   Episode Length: 23 minutes, 6 seconds ☐

2. Linux File System
   Episode Length: 35 minutes, 17 seconds ☐

3. Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
   Episode Length: 27 minutes, 58 seconds ☐

4. Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
   Episode Length: 30 minutes, 20 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Managing Files and Directories

1. Editing Files with vi
   Episode Length: 27 minutes, 36 seconds ☐

2. Editing Files with vi Part 2
   Episode Length: 22 minutes, 29 seconds ☐

3. Working with Files
   Episode Length: 30 minutes, 14 seconds ☐

4. Locating Files
   Episode Length: 23 minutes, 40 seconds ☐

5. Searching with grep
   Episode Length: 27 minutes, 31 seconds ☐

6. Manipulating Text
   Episode Length: 31 minutes, 2 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Managing Kernel Modules

1. Managing Kernal Modules
   Episode Length: 27 minutes, 21 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Managing the Linux Boot Process

1. Managing the Linux Boot Process
   Episode Length: 31 minutes, 6 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Managing System Components

1. Graphical User Interfaces
   Episode Length: 30 minutes, 35 seconds ☐

2. Managing Services with Systemd
   Episode Length: 32 minutes, 4 seconds ☐

3. Managing Services with SysVinit
   Episode Length: 28 minutes, 30 seconds ☐

4. Troubleshooting Services
   Episode Length: 23 minutes, 58 seconds ☐

5. Troubleshooting Services Part 2
   Episode Length: 16 minutes, 44 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Managing Devices

1. Configuring Hardware
   Episode Length: 31 minutes, 58 seconds ☐

2. Supporting Printers
   Episode Length: 24 minutes, 18 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Managing Networking

1. Understanding TCPIP
   Episode Length: 31 minutes ☐

2. Configure Networking
   Episode Length: 28 minutes, 53 seconds☐

3. Troubleshooting Network Connections
   Episode Length: 30 minutes, 12 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Managing Packages and Software

1. Managing Software with Apt
   Episode Length: 29 minutes, 57 seconds ☐

2. Managing Software with Yum/DNF
   Episode Length: 26 minutes, 50 seconds ☐

3. Building from Source
   Episode Length: 23 minutes, 26 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Securing Linux Systems

1. Linux Security Best Practices
   Episode Length: 30 minutes, 39 seconds ☐

2. Linux Security Best Practices Part 2
   Episode Length: 36 minutes, 9 seconds ☐

3. Securing Apps with SELinux
   Episode Length: 30 minutes, 22 seconds ☐

4. Securing Apps with AppArmor
   Episode Length: 32 minutes, 27 seconds ☐

5. Filtering Traffic with Firewalld
   Episode Length: 22 minutes, 12 seconds ☐

6. Filtering Traffic with iptables
   Episode Length: 28 minutes, 31 seconds ☐

7. Backup and Restore Data
   Episode Length: 35 minutes, 52 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Working with Bash Scripts

1. Configuring Bash
   Episode Length: 30 minutes, 59 seconds ☐

2. Writing a Bash Script
   Episode Length: 34 minutes, 21 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Automating Tasks

1. Scheduling Tasks
   Episode Length: 24 minutes, 29 seconds ☐

2. Scheduling Tasks Part 2
   Episode Length: 19 minutes, 22 seconds ☐

3. Version Control with Git
   Episode Length: 27 minutes, 21 seconds ☐

Topic Title: Installing Linux

1. Installing CentOS
   Episode Length: 25 minutes, 13 seconds ☐

2. Installing CentOS Part 2
   Episode Length: 22 minutes, 22 seconds ☐

3. Installing Ubuntu
   Episode Length: 33 minutes, 54 seconds ☐

Labs:

1. Design Hard Disk Layout ☐
2. Create Partitions and Filesystems ☐
3. Using Various Disk Management Tools ☐
4. Working with Kernel, Boot Modules, and Files ☐
5. Working with Relative and Absolute Paths ☐
6. Work with the Flow Control Constructs ☐
7. Control Mounting and Unmounting of Filesystems ☐
8. View the Hard Drive Details ☐
9. Check and Repair Filesystems ☐
10. Using RPM and YUM Package Management ☐
11. Using Debian Package Management ☐
12. Using Repositories ☐
13. Managing User and Group Accounts and Related System Files ☐
14. Run User Level Queries ☐
15. Managing Disk Quotas ☐
16. Working with Bash Profiles and Bash Scripts ☐
17. Setup Host Security ☐
18. Perform Basic File Editing Operations Using vi ☐
19. Search Text Files using Regular Expressions ☐
20. Using Shell Input and Output Redirections ☐
21. Install and Configure a Web Server ☐
22. Performing Basic File Management ☐
23. Amending Hard and Symbolic Links ☐
24. Find System Files and Place Files in the Correct Location ☐
25. Use Systemctl and update-rc.d Utility to Manage Services ☐
26. Configuring Host Names ☐
27. Change Runlevels and Shutdown or Reboot System ☐
28. Maintain System Time ☐
29. Configure Client Side DNS ☐
30. Configure System Logging ☐
31. Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) Basics ☐
32. Automate System Administration Tasks by Scheduling Jobs ☐
33. Create, Monitor and Kill Processes ☐
34. Manage Printers and Printing ☐
35. Accessibility ☐
36. Manage File Permissions and Ownership ☐
37. Perform Security Administration Tasks ☐
38. Working with Access Control List ☐
39. Configure SELinux ☐
40. Maintain the Integrity of Filesystems ☐
41. Work with Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) ☐
42. Secure Communication using SSH ☐
43. Securing Data with Encryption ☐
44. Work with TTY ☐
45. Set up SFTP to Chroot Jail only for Specific Group ☐
46. Secure a Linux Terminal and Implement Logging Services ☐
47. Boot the System ☐
48. Configure UFW and DenyHosts ☐
49. Compress Data Using Various Tools and Utilities ☐
50. Process Text Streams using Filters ☐
51. Basic Network Troubleshooting ☐
52. Use Streams Pipes and Redirects ☐
53. Perform CPU Monitoring and Configuration ☐
54. Perform Memory Monitoring and Configuration ☐
55. Perform Process Monitoring ☐
56. Modify Process Execution Priorities ☐
57. Manage File and Directory Permissions ☐
58. Access the Linux System ☐
59. Configure Inheritance and Group Memberships ☐
60. Patch the System ☐
61. Working with the Environment Variables ☐
62. Shells, Scripting and Data Management ☐
63. Customize or Write Simple Scripts☐

I just started this video series and what I personally been doing so far is i setup a CentOS and Ubuntu VMs on Hyper v. Then, i just copy the cli commands that Don does in the video. Sorry that's not the answer your looking but it does help build retention. I'm personally going to go back and do the labs after I'm done watching all the videos.