Duration

5 days

Overview

LPIC-1 is the first certification in LPI’s multi-level Linux professional certification program. The LPIC-1 will validate the candidate's ability to perform maintenance tasks on the command line, install and configure a computer running Linux and configure basic networking.

The LPIC-1 is designed to reflect current research and validate a candidate's proficiency in real world system administration. The objectives are tied to real-world job skills, which we determine through job task analysis surveying during exam development.

Current Version: 4.0 (Exam codes 101-400 and 102-400)

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this certification

Requirements: Passing exams 101 and 102

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Linux

The Role and Function of Linux
The Historical Development of Linux
Linux Distributions
Common Linux Roles
Linux as a Desktop
Linux as a Server
Linux as a Firewall

Chapter 2 - Working with the Linux Shell

How the Linux Shell Works
Linux Shells
Managing Shell Configuration Files
Using the Shell Prompt
Entering Commands at the Shell Prompt
Using Command History
Using Command Completion
Getting Help for Linux Commands
Using man Pages
Using info
Working with Environment Variables
What Are Environment Variables?
Managing Environment Variables
Creating a User-Defined Variable
Working with Aliases
Using Redirection and Piping
Standard bash File Descriptors
Redirecting Output and Input for Shell Commands
Piping Information

Chapter 3 - Using the vi Text Editor

The Role and Function of the vi Text Editor
Editing Text Files in vi
Opening Files in vi
vi Modes
Working in Insert Mode
Working in Command-Line Mode
Working in Command Mode

Chapter 4 - Managing Linux Files and Directories

Linux File Systems and the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
The Role of the Linux File System
The Hierarchical Structure of the Linux File System
Types of Files Used by Linux
Finding Files in the Linux File System
Using find
Using locate
Using which
Using whereis
Using type
Managing Directories from the Command Line
Navigating the File System
Viewing Directory Contents
Creating New Directories
Copying, Moving, and Deleting Directories
Managing Files from the Command Line
Creating New Files
Viewing File Contents
Deleting Files
Copying and Moving Files
Determining the File Type
Working with Link Files
Finding Content Within Files

Chapter 5 - Installing Linux

Designing a Linux Installation
Conducting a Needs Assessment
Selecting a Distribution
Verifying System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility
Planning the File System
Selecting Software Packages
Specify User Accounts
Gathering Network Information
Selecting an Installation Source
Installing Linux
Configuring Locale Settings
Configuring Time Zone Settings
How Time Works on Linux
Configuring the Time Zone

Chapter 6 - Managing the Linux Boot Process

The Linux Boot Process
The BIOS Phase
The Bootloader Phase
The Kernel Phase
Configuring the Bootloader
Configuring LILO
Configuring GRUB
Managing Linux Runlevels
How Runlevels Work
Managing Runlevels and init Scripts
Shutting Down the System

Chapter 7 - Managing the Graphical Environment

How the X Environment Works
Configuring the X Environment
Configuring the X Server
Configuring an X Font Server
Configuring a Display Manager
Trying Out Desktop Environments
Configuring a Display Manager
Configuring Accessibility
Keyboard Accessibility
Mouse Accessibility
Screen Readers
Screen Magnifiers
Braille Devices
High-Contrast, Large-Text Themes

Chapter 8 - Managing Linux Software

Managing Software with RPM
Installing Software with RPM
Managing Installed Software with RPM
Using yum to Install RPM Packages
Installing Software from Source Code
Preparing the Installation Files
Compiling the Executable
Installing the Executable
Uninstalling Software Compiled from Source Code
Managing Debian Software Packages
Debian Package Naming
Installing Packages with dpkg
Viewing Package Information with apt-cache
Installing Packages with apt-get
Using aptitude
Managing Shared Libraries
How Shared Libraries Work
Managing Shared Library Dependencies

Chapter 9 - Managing Linux Users and Groups

Understanding Linux Users and Groups
Linux User Accounts
Linux Groups

Chapter 10 - Managing Linux File Systems

Managing Disk Partitions
Using fdisk to Manage Disk Partitions
Building a File System with mkfs
Understanding LVM
Mounting a Partition with mount
Maintaining Linux File Systems
Mounting Removable Media
Working with Floppies
Working with Optical Devices
Working with USB and FireWire Devices
Backing Up Data
Selecting a Backup Medium
Selecting a Backup Strategy
Using Linux Backup Utilities

Chapter 11 - Managing Ownership, Permissions, and Quotas

Managing Ownership
How Ownership Works
Managing Ownership from the Command Line
Managing File and Directory Permissions
How Permissions Work
Managing Permissions from the Command Line with chmod
Working with Default Permissions
Working with Special Permissions
Implementing Disk Quotas

Chapter 12 - Managing Hardware Under Linux

Managing PC Hardware
Identifying Mass Storage Devices
Working with Removable Hardware Interfaces
Managing System Resources
Managing Integrated Devices
Managing Systems Without External Peripherals
Working with Linux Drivers
What Exactly Is a Driver Anyway?
How Drivers Are Implemented Under Linux
Managing Kernel Modules
Working with Hotplug and Coldplug Devices

Chapter 13 - Managing Linux Processes

How Linux Handles Processes
What Exactly Is a Process?
The Heredity of Linux Processes
Managing Running Processes
Starting System Processes
Viewing Running Processes
Prioritizing Processes
Managing Foreground and Background Processes
Ending a Running Process
Keeping a Process Running After Logout
Scheduling Processes
Using the at Daemon
Using the cron Daemon

Chapter 14 - Writing Shell Scripts

Working with Shell Scripts
The Components of a Shell Script
How Shell Scripts Are Executed
Creating a Basic Script
Displaying Text on the Screen
Adding Commands to a Script
Reading Input from the User
Using Control Structures in Scripts
Using if/then Structures
Using case Structures
Using Looping Structures
Processing Text Streams
cut
expand and unexpand
fmt
join and paste
nl od
prsed and awk
sort
split
tr
uniq
wc
Using Command Substitution and Shell Functions
Using Command Substitution
Using Shell Functions

Chapter 15 - Managing Linux Network Settings

IP Networking Overview
What Is a Protocol?
How IP Addresses Work
How the Subnet Mask Works
Specifying the DNS Server and Default Gateway Router Addresses
Configuring Network Addressing Parameters
Installing the Ethernet Board
Configuring IP Parameters
Configuring Routing Parameters
Configuring Name Resolver Settings
Troubleshooting Network Problems
Using a Standardized Troubleshooting Model
Using ping
Using netstat
Using traceroute
Using Name Resolution Tools
host

Chapter 17 - Securing Linux

Secure the System
Securing the Physical Environment
Securing Access to the Operating System
Control User Access
To root Or Not to root?
Implementing a Strong Password Policy
Configuring User Limits
Disabling User Login
Auditing Files
Defending Against Network Attacks
Mitigating Network Vulnerabilities
Implementing a Firewall with iptables
Managing System Logs
Configuring Log Files
Using Log Files to Troubleshoot Problems
Using Log Files to Detect Intruders
Configuring xinetd and inetd
Configuring xinetd
Configuring inetd

Chapter 18 - Using Encryption

How Encryption Works
Symmetric Encryption
Asymmetric Encryption
Encrypting Remote Access with OpenSSH
How OpenSSH Works
Configuring OpenSSH
Tunneling Traffic Through SSH
Configuring SSH to Use Public Key Authentication
Encrypting Linux Files
How GPG Works
Using GPG to Encrypt Files

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.

Linux System Administration - LPI Certification