101-500

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Formats: Asynchronous
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Level: Beginner
Prerequisites:
Recommended Knowledge
Basic familiarity with computer hardware and operating systems.
An introductory understanding of Linux or Unix concepts
Access to a Linux environment for hands-on practice.
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Linux Professional Institute Certification - 1 101 (101-500)

The LPIC-1 certification is a globally recognized, vendor-neutral credential that validates the skills required to administer and maintain Linux systems. To earn the LPIC-1 certification, candidates must pass two exams: LPIC-1 101 and LPIC-1 102. This course focuses on the LPIC-1 101 exam, covering foundational Linux administration skills such as system architecture, installation, package management, and command-line operations. Whether you're managing servers or desktops, this course equips you with the knowledge to work with any Linux distribution.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • IT professionals seeking to start a career in Linux system administration.
  • System administrators transitioning to Linux from other operating systems.
  • Technical enthusiasts eager to master Linux fundamentals.
  • Anyone preparing for the LPIC-1 101 certification exam.

Prerequisites

To succeed in this course, participants should have:

  • Basic familiarity with computer hardware and operating systems.
  • An introductory understanding of Linux or Unix concepts (preferred but not required).
  • Access to a Linux environment for hands-on practice.

What You Will Learn

In this course, you will gain expertise in:

  • Configuring and managing Linux system architecture and hardware settings.
  • Installing Linux, managing boot processes, and handling package management.
  • Mastering essential GNU and Unix command-line tools and techniques.
  • Managing devices, filesystems, and adhering to the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard.

Benefits of the Course

By completing this course, you will:

  • Develop the skills to administer Linux systems effectively.
  • Gain a strong foundation for passing the LPIC-1 101 exam.
  • Enhance your employability in roles requiring Linux expertise, such as system administration and cloud support.
  • Build confidence in working with any Linux distribution in a vendor-neutral context.

Course Outline

  • System Architecture
    • Determine and configure hardware settings
    • Boot the system
    • Change runlevels / boot targets and shutdown or reboot system
  • Linux Installation and Package Management
    • Design hard disk layout
    • Install a boot manager
    • Manage shared libraries
    • Use Debian package management
    • Use RPM and YUM package management
    • Linux as a virtualization guest
  • GNU and Unix Commands
    • Work on the command line
    • Process text streams using filters
    • Perform basic file management
    • Use streams, pipes, and redirects
    • Create, monitor, and kill processes
    • Modify process execution priorities
    • Search text files using regular expressions
    • Basic file editing
  • Devices, Linux Filesystems, Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
    • Maintain the integrity of filesystems
    • Control mounting and unmounting of filesystems
    • Manage file permissions and ownership
    • Create and change hard and symbolic links
    • Find system files and place files in the correct location