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