LPI101 L: Linux System Administration
This training is he same as the standard LPI101. It is for people who wants to be better prepared to pass the LPI101 exam which is the first part for the LPIC-1 certification.
The duration is 10 mornings, from 8:00 to 12:30 instead of 4 full days.
At the end of the course, the participant is able to administer a basic Linux system.
Who is it for?
People who need to administer and configure Linux or those whose usage requires them to do more than can be achieved using web browsers and desktops.
LPI 101 is aimed at mid-level Linux users and administrators. You should have up to two years experience in system administration, be comfortable with Linux at the command line and be capable of performing simple administrative tasks. Linux experience is essential.
Benefits
Attendees will receive a thorough introduction to Linux system administration. Attending the full course enables attendees to take the LPI 101 exam (the first of 2 exams for LPIC-1 certification) that lets you prove your expertise to employers and colleagues.
Course format and style
The course is small with no more than 10 students. The course follows published LPI objectives. Approximately half the course is in hands-on lab sessions and include test sessions to ensure comprehensive understanding.
What will you learn
The emphasis is on command line usage and understanding the subject, it is not merely an « exam cram ».
Table of contents
- GNU and UNIX commands
- Hardware and Architecture
- Software installation and package management
- Devices, filesystems and the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
- File permissions, Hard and Symbolic Links and File Locations
- X Window System
Detailed Content
GNU and Unix commands
- Working with the command line - basic shell skills and commands.
- Text processing commands and filters.
- File management, streams, pipes, redirection.
- Management and monitoring of processes.
- Basic editing using vi.
Hardware and Architecture
- Basic BIOS configuration
- Configuring and setting up common devices like sound cards and discs, USB.
Software installation and package management
- Making and installing programs from source.
- Managing shared libraries.
- Debian and RPM package management.
Devices, filesystems and the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
- Designing hard disk layouts and installing bootloaders.
- Creating partitions, ensuring filesystem integrity.
- Mounting filesystems.
- Managing disk usage quotas
File permissions, Hard and Symbolic Links and File Locations
- Managing file permissions and file ownership.
- Hard and symbolic link management.
- The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard.
The X window system
- Installation and configuration.
- Setting up a display manager.
- Install and customise a window manager.