Linux Professional Institute Open Technology: BSD Specialist (702-100)

The LPI BSD Specialist certification, offered by the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), is a globally recognized, vendor-neutral credential that validates proficiency in administering BSD operating systems, including FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD. This single-exam certification (exam code 702-100) focuses on equipping professionals with the skills to set up, configure, and maintain BSD systems, renowned for their security, reliability, and stability. Covering installation, software management, system administration, networking, and security, this course prepares you to manage BSD-based infrastructure critical to organizational operations, whether on servers, desktops, or embedded systems.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• System administrators seeking to certify their BSD expertise.
• IT professionals managing BSD-based infrastructure.
• Technicians aiming to earn the LPI BSD Specialist certification.
• Enthusiasts interested in mastering secure and reliable BSD systems.

Prerequisites

To succeed in this course, participants should have:

• Basic familiarity with Unix-like operating systems (e.g., Linux or BSD).
• Introductory experience with command-line operations.
• Access to a BSD environment (e.g., FreeBSD, NetBSD, or OpenBSD) for practice.

What You Will Learn

In this course, you will gain expertise in:

• Installing and managing BSD systems and software packages.
• Configuring storage, filesystems, and system startup processes.
• Administering user accounts, networking, and system services.
• Securing BSD systems with kernel parameters and permissions.

Benefits of the Course

By completing this course, you will:

• Develop the skills to administer BSD systems with confidence and precision.
• Be fully prepared to pass the LPI BSD Specialist exam (702-100).
• Enhance your career prospects in roles requiring BSD expertise.
• Gain practical knowledge to maintain secure, reliable BSD infrastructure.

Course Outline

• BSD Installation and Software Management
  • BSD Operating System Installation
  • BSD Software and Package Management
  • BSD System Startup Configuration
  • Hardware Configuration
  • BSD Kernel Parameters and System Security Level
• Storage Devices and BSD Filesystems
  • BSD Partitioning and Disk Labels
  • Create File Systems and Maintain Their Integrity
  • Control Mounting and Unmounting of File Systems
  • Manage File Permissions and Ownership
  • Create and Change Hard and Symbolic Links
  • Find Files and BSD Directory Layout
• Basic BSD System Administration
  • Manage User Accounts and Groups
  • Automate System Administration Tasks by Scheduling Jobs
  • Maintain System Time
  • System Logging
  • Mail Transfer Agents (MTA) Basics
  • Manage Printing and Print Jobs
  • Manage User Sessions
• Basic BSD Network Administration
  • Fundamentals of Internet Protocols
  • Basic Network Configuration
  • Basic Network Troubleshooting
  • Configure Client-Side DNS
• Basic Unix Skills
  • Use the Shell and Work on the Command Line
  • Perform Basic File Management
  • Create, Monitor, and Kill Processes
  • Use Simple Regular Expressions
  • Perform Basic File Editing Operations
  • Customize or Write Simple Scripts