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Certified Linux System Administration I LPI 101 Course

Course Description

You already have a basic knowledge of computer hardware and system administration. Now you would like to focus on Linux system administration and prepare to take the LPI 101 and 102 exams. In this course, you will do just that.

You will install, configure, and manage Linux systems.

Course pre-requisites:

This course is designed for a person who has been performing basic system administration tasks and who needs to install, configure, and manage a Linux-based system. This course is also useful for individuals who desire to take the 101 and 102 exams of LPI leading to the Junior Level Administration (LPIC1) certification.

Students enrolling in this class should have basic computer skills and prior system administration experience of at least six months with any operating system. They should also have a working knowledge of Linux and should have performed basic user-level tasks on a Linux system. It is recommended that the students have taken the course titled, A+ Certification: Core Hardware or possess equivalent knowledge.

Topics covered on the 4 day Certified Linux System Administration I LPI 101 course

Installing Linux

  • Perform Preinstall Tasks
  • Install a Linux Workstation


    • Using the Linux Command Line

  • Use Linux Commands
  • Use the Command Line to Access Linux Documentation


    • Working with the Linux Filesystem

  • Manage Files and Directories
  • Manage Links to a File
  • Edit Files
  • Redirect Content
  • Search Text Files Using Regular Expressions
  • Apply Filters to Text Streams


    • Managing Packages

  • Manage Packages Using the Red Hat Package Manager
  • Manage Packages Using the Debian Package Manager


    • Configuring Hardware Devices

  • Configure SCSI Devices
  • Configure I/O Devices
  • Configure Communication Devices


    • Configuring Network Connectivity

  • Connect to a Network
  • Configure Network Services
  • Access a Remote Computer
  • Implement DNS
  • Configure Routing
  • Debug Network Configuration Issues


    • Managing Users and Groups

  • Configure User Profiles
  • Manage User Accounts
  • Manage Groups
  • Manage File Ownership
  • Manage File Access Rights


    • Configuring the Graphical User Interface

  • Implement X
  • Customize the Display Manager
  • Customize the Window Environment


    • Configuring Software Services

  • Configure the Boot Manager
  • Set Up Email
  • Install an Executable Program from Source
  • Configuring Apache
  • Manage Shared Libraries
  • Perform Process Management


    • Working with the Kernel

  • Customize Kernel Modules
  • Manage the Kernel


    • Automating Tasks

  • Develop Shell Scripts
  • Manage Shell Scripts
  • Customize the Shell Environment
  • Schedule Jobs


    • Maintaining Filesystems

  • Maintain a Local Filesystem
  • Managing Disk Quotas
  • Manage NFS
  • Implement Samba


    • Maintaining the System

  • Back Up Data
  • Restore Data
  • Maintain System Logs
  • Manage a Print Queue
  • Maintain the System Time


    • Securing the System

  • Configuring Host Security
  • Configure User-Level Security
  • Configure Network Security

    • Course Classification: 

    Course Fee = £1220   (excl.VAT)

    Scheduled course dates

    March 2010April 2010May 2010June 2010July 2010

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    If you would prefer to run this course at your premises as you have several employees to place on the course perhaps, then we are also able to offer onsite Linux Training and bespoke Linux courses