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LPIC-1: Linux Administrator (101 and 102 exams)

Say ahead on your Linux Administration (101 and 102) certification journey with our best-in-class exam prep course.

(101-500-102-500.AE1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-185-7
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This uCertify Linux Administrator training course prepares you for the LPIC-1 exam 101 and LPIC-1 exam 102. Learn the essential concepts of Linux including system architecture, user management, and navigating the command line. Our interactive courseware dives into the details of comprehensive subjects like filesystems and networking with bite-sized pieces for ease of understanding. You'll gain hands-on experience through practical exercises on our LiveLABs that’ll teach you how to give commands like a pro. By the end of our LPIC-1 Linux study guide, you’ll be confident enough to pass both the Linux Administrator exams.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Using command line, the core interface for interacting with Linux 
  • Learn core concepts of Linux for commanding file management, system administration, and navigation
  • Understanding of Linux architecture, including booting processes and hardware components
  • Managing access control and security on your Linux system
  • Installing, removing, and updating the software using package managers like APT or Yum
  • Know-how of Linux networks for IP addresses, network configuration, and basic troubleshooting
  • Navigating Linux filesystems
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1

Introduction

  • Why Become Linux Certified?
  • Who Should Buy This Course
  • How This Course Is Organized
  • The Exam Objectives
  • Exam 101-500 Objectives
  • Exam 102-500 Objectives
2

Exploring Linux Command-Line Tools

  • Understanding Command-Line Basics
  • Editing Text Files
  • Processing Text Using Filters
  • Using Regular Expressions
  • Using Streams, Redirection, and Pipes
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
3

Managing Software and Processes

  • Looking at Package Concepts
  • Using RPM
  • Using Debian Packages
  • Managing Shared Libraries
  • Managing Processes
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
4

Configuring Hardware

  • Configuring the Firmware and Core Hardware
  • Storage Basics
  • Storage Alternatives
  • Partitioning Tools
  • Understanding Filesystems
  • Formatting Filesystems
  • Mounting Filesystems
  • Managing Filesystems
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
5

Managing Files

  • Using File Management Commands
  • Managing File Ownership
  • Controlling Access to Files
  • Locating Files
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
6

Booting, Initializing, and Virtualizing Linux

  • Understanding the Boot Process
  • Looking at Firmware
  • Looking at Boot Loaders
  • The Initialization Process
  • Using the systemd Initialization Process
  • Using the SysV Initialization Process
  • Stopping the System
  • Notifying the Users
  • Virtualizing Linux
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
7

Configuring the GUI, Localization, and Printing

  • Understanding the GUI
  • Understanding the X11 Architecture
  • Managing the GUI
  • Providing Accessibility
  • Using X11 for Remote Access
  • Using Remote Desktop Software
  • Understanding Localization
  • Setting Your Locale
  • Looking at Time
  • Configuring Printing
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
8

Administering the System

  • Managing Users and Groups
  • Managing Email
  • Using Log and Journal Files
  • Maintaining the System Time
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
9

Configuring Basic Networking

  • Networking Basics
  • Configuring Network Features
  • Basic Network Troubleshooting
  • Advanced Network Troubleshooting
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
10

Writing Scripts

  • Shell Variables
  • The Basics of Shell Scripting
  • Advanced Shell Scripting
  • Writing Script Programs
  • Running Scripts in Background Mode
  • Running Scripts Without a Console
  • Sending Signals
  • Job Control
  • Running Like Clockwork
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
11

Securing Your System

  • Administering Network Security
  • Administering Local Security
  • Exploring Cryptography Concepts
  • Looking at SSH
  • Using GPG
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

1

Exploring Linux Command-Line Tools

  • Using the type Command
  • Displaying the Current Shell on the Ubuntu Distribution
  • Using Filters
  • Using the paste Command
  • Employing the sort Command
  • Using Regular Expressions
  • Using the cat Command to Concatenate Files
  • Using the sed Command to Modify a File's Text
2

Managing Software and Processes

  • Investigating RPM App Package Issues
  • Using the zypper search Command
  • Displaying Process Information
  • Sending a Job to the Background
3

Configuring Hardware

  • Exploring Kernel Modules
  • Making an Inventory of System Devices
  • Creating a Logical Volume
  • Identifying System Hardware
  • Viewing Disk Usage
4

Managing Files

  • Renaming a Directory Using the mv Command
  • Understanding Compression and Decompression of Files
  • Changing the Permissions of a File
  • Finding System Files and Placing Files in the Correct Location
5

Booting, Initializing, and Virtualizing Linux

  • Creating a RAM Disk
  • Employing the service Command
6

Configuring the GUI, Localization, and Printing

  • Checking a Display Server
  • Viewing the System Locale
7

Administering the System

  • Reviewing Account Settings
  • Using usermod to Lock an Account
  • Creating a New Group and Adding an Account to a Group
  • Managing Users and Groups
  • Maintaining the System Time
  • Using the timedatectl Command to Set the System Time
8

Configuring Basic Networking

  • Understanding Network Configuration on CentOS
  • Finding the Network Information
  • Finding Applications that are Providing TCP Network Services
9

Writing Scripts

  • Redirecting the Output of a Command
  • Running Scripts in Background Mode, in Foreground Mode, and Without a Console
  • Writing a Bash Script to View the Password Information for System Users
10

Securing Your System

  • Finding the System's Initialization Method
  • Managing Services with systemctl

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This Linux Administrator certification course explains the core concepts of Linux including system architecture, control, and navigation. This can be challenging for those without any prior experience, which is why you need a solid study plan to succeed.

You’ll have to pass the LPIC-1 exam to validate your skills. The journey to becoming an administrator varies, depending on your expertise, knowledge, and experience with Linux. If you are comfortable with the basics, you can master the command line with uCertify’s online training course and gradually upgrade your skills by understanding the core concepts like IP addresses, protocols (TCP/IP), and basic network configuration.

The LPIC-1 Linux Certifications has two exams:

  • 101-500: Includes topics like system architecture, Linux installation and package management, GNU and UNIX commands, devices, Linux filesystems, and the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS).
  • 102-500: Includes topics like shells and shell scripting, user and group management, basic networking, and security.

The passing score is 500 measured on a scale of 200 to 800.

There are 60 multiple choice questions and fill in the blanks to be completed in a 90 minute exam, each.

Definitely YES. This LPIC certification not just validates your Linux skills, but it also gives you an edge with a globally acknowledged certification that enhances your employability.

Depending on the passing score, you can earn anywhere between $40,000 to $73,500 annually.

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