Linux Professional Institute Certification - 1 102 (102-500)

The LPIC-1 certification demonstrates proficiency in Linux system administration and requires passing two exams: LPIC-1 101 and LPIC-1 102. This course prepares you for the LPIC-1 102 exam, focusing on advanced administration skills such as shell scripting, user management, networking fundamentals, and security. Designed to complement the LPIC-1 101 course, it ensures you have the comprehensive knowledge needed to manage Linux systems in diverse environments.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• IT professionals advancing their Linux administration skills.
• Individuals who have completed LPIC-1 101 training or have equivalent knowledge.
• System administrators aiming to achieve LPIC-1 certification.
• Technicians responsible for maintaining Linux-based infrastructure.

Prerequisites

To excel in this course, you should have:

• Completion of LPIC-1 101 training or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of Linux command-line operations and basic system administration.
• Practical experience with a Linux distribution.

What You Will Learn

This course will teach you to:

• Customize shell environments and write effective scripts.
• Configure user interfaces, desktops, and essential system services.
• Manage administrative tasks, networking, and security on Linux systems.
• Troubleshoot common issues and secure Linux environments.

Benefits of the Course

Upon completion, you will:

• Be fully prepared to pass the LPIC-1 102 exam and earn your LPIC-1 certification.
• Gain advanced skills to manage Linux systems in production environments.
• Increase your value to employers seeking certified Linux professionals.
• Master vendor-neutral techniques applicable to any Linux distribution.

Course Outline

• 105: Shells and Shell Scripting
  • Customize and use the shell environment
  • Customize or write simple scripts
• 106: User Interfaces and Desktops
  • Install and configure X11
  • Graphical Desktop
  • Accessibility
• 107: Administrative Tasks
  • Manage user and group accounts and related system files
  • Automate system administration tasks by scheduling jobs
  • Localisation and internationalisation
• 108: Essential System Services
  • Maintain system time
  • System logging
  • Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) basics
  • Manage printers and printing
• 109: Networking Fundamentals
  • Fundamentals of internet protocols
  • Persistent network configuration
  • Basic network troubleshooting
  • Configure client-side DNS
• 110: Security
  • Perform security administration tasks
  • Setup host security
  • Securing data with encryption