Linux Professional Institute Certification - 2 201 (201-500)

Overview

The LPIC-2 certification, offered by the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), is a professional, vendor-neutral credential that validates advanced skills in managing Linux systems. To earn the LPIC-2 certification, candidates must pass two exams: LPIC-2 201 (exam code 201-500) and LPIC-2 202 (exam code 202-500). This course focuses on the LPIC-2 201 exam, covering critical areas such as capacity planning, Linux kernel management, system startup, filesystem and storage administration, and network configuration. Designed for experienced administrators, this course prepares you to handle complex Linux environments, making it an essential step toward becoming a certified Linux engineer.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Linux administrators seeking to advance their technical expertise.
• IT professionals aiming to earn the LPIC-2 certification.
• System engineers managing Linux-based servers and networks.
• Anyone with LPIC-1 certification looking to progress to the next level.

Prerequisites

To succeed in this course, participants should have:

• Active LPIC-1 certification (required to earn LPIC-2).
• Practical experience with Linux system administration.
• Familiarity with command-line operations and basic networking concepts.

What You Will Learn

In this course, you will gain expertise in:

• Monitoring and planning resource usage for optimal system performance.
• Compiling and managing the Linux kernel and system startup processes.
• Configuring advanced storage solutions, including RAID and Logical Volume Manager.
• Troubleshooting network issues and maintaining system integrity.

Benefits of the Course

By completing this course, you will:

• Develop advanced skills to manage complex Linux systems effectively.
• Prepare thoroughly for the LPIC-2 201-500 exam, a key step toward LPIC-2 certification.
• Enhance your career prospects in a market with a growing demand for Linux engineers.
• Gain hands-on experience applicable to real-world infrastructure challenges.

Course Outline

• Capacity Planning
  • Measure and Troubleshoot Resource Usage
  • Predict Future Resource Needs
• Linux Kernel
  • Kernel Components
  • Compiling a Kernel
  • Kernel Runtime Management and Troubleshooting
• System Startup
  • Customizing SysV-init System Startup
  • System Recovery
  • Alternate Bootloaders
• Filesystem and Devices
  • Operating the Linux Filesystem
  • Maintaining a Linux Filesystem
  • Creating and Configuring Filesystem Options
• Advanced Storage Device Administration
  • Configuring RAID
  • Adjusting Storage Device Access
  • Logical Volume Manager
• Network Configuration
  • Basic Networking Configuration
  • Advanced Network Configuration and Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Network Issues
• Topic 206: System Maintenance
  • Make and Install Programs from Source
  • Backup Operations
  • Notify Users on System-Related Issues