LPI – LPIC (2) Certification

Overview

Welcome to our comprehensive LPI LPIC-2 certification training, designed to help you advance your Linux administration skills and become a highly skilled Linux professional. The LPIC-2 certification, offered by the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), is a globally recognized certification that validates your expertise in advanced Linux system administration and engineering.

What You’ll Learn

In this training, we cover the following key aspects of the LPIC-2 certification:

Kernel Configuration: Gain a deep understanding of the Linux kernel and its configuration. Learn how to compile and customize the kernel, enable and disable kernel modules, and manage kernel parameters. Explore kernel troubleshooting and debugging techniques.

System Startup and Boot Processes: Dive into advanced system startup and boot processes. Learn about boot loaders, init systems, and runlevel configurations. Understand how to troubleshoot boot issues and manage system services during startup.

Filesystem and Storage Administration: Master advanced filesystem and storage administration tasks. Learn how to configure and manage various filesystems, including ext4, XFS, and Btrfs. Understand disk partitioning, RAID configuration, and logical volume management (LVM). Explore techniques for data backup, recovery, and disk management.

Advanced Networking and Network Services: Develop expertise in advanced networking concepts and configurations in Linux. Learn how to configure network bonding, VLANs, and routing. Understand network troubleshooting, DNS configuration, and DHCP server management. Explore techniques for configuring network services like DHCP, DNS, FTP, and NFS.

System Security: Explore advanced system security measures in Linux. Learn about access control lists (ACLs), file system encryption, and secure shell (SSH) configuration. Understand how to configure firewalls using iptables or firewalld. Explore techniques for system hardening and vulnerability management.

Web Services and Virtualization: Gain expertise in setting up and managing web services and virtualization in Linux. Learn how to configure and secure web servers like Apache or Nginx. Understand virtualization concepts and explore virtualization technologies like KVM and Docker.

High Availability and Clustering: Delve into high availability and clustering technologies in Linux. Learn how to set up and manage high availability clusters using tools like Pacemaker and Corosync. Understand load balancing, failover, and resource management in clustered environments.

Throughout the training, we provide comprehensive study materials, practical examples, hands-on exercises, and exam-focused guidance to help you prepare for the LPIC-2 certification exam. Our training is aligned with the exam objectives, ensuring you have a thorough understanding of the topics covered in the certification.

By the end of this training, you will be well-prepared to take the LPIC-2 certification exam and demonstrate your advanced proficiency in Linux administration. The LPIC-2 certification is highly regarded in the industry and can open doors to exciting career opportunities in Linux engineering, senior administration, and advanced system administration roles.

Chapters

Chapter 1 : Introduction to LPIC-2 Certification

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Overview of LPIC-2 Certification
Exam objectives and structure
Study tips and exam preparation strategies

Chapter 2 : Linux Kernel

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Understanding the Linux Kernel
Kernel configuration and compilation
Kernel modules and device drivers
Kernel troubleshooting and diagnostics

Chapter 3 : System Startup and Shutdown

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Boot process and boot loaders
Init systems (e.g., SysVinit, systemd)
GRUB configuration and troubleshooting
Runlevels and system targets

Chapter 4 : Filesystems and Storage

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Disk partitioning and formatting
Filesystem types (e.g., ext4, XFS, Btrfs)
RAID concepts and configuration
Logical Volume Management (LVM)
Filesystem maintenance and recovery

Chapter 5 : Networking Configuration

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Network interfaces and configuration
TCP/IP networking fundamentals
Routing and network troubleshooting
Network address translation (NAT) and firewalls
Network bonding and teaming

Chapter 6 : System Maintenance

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User and group management
Permission and ownership management
File and directory permissions
Process management and monitoring
System log files and log management

Chapter 7 : Domain Name System (DNS)

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Introduction to DNS
DNS concepts and components
DNS server configuration (e.g., BIND)
DNS troubleshooting and diagnostics

Chapter 8 : Web Services

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Apache HTTP Server configuration
Virtual hosting and SSL/TLS setup
Web server security and access control
Common web server modules and configurations

Chapter 9 : File Sharing and Print Services

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NFS (Network File System) configuration
Samba configuration for Windows file sharing
CUPS (Common Unix Printing System)
Printer configuration and management

Chapter 10 : System Security

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User authentication (e.g., PAM)
Filesystem encryption (e.g., LUKS)
Firewalls and packet filtering (e.g., iptables)
Security best practices and vulnerability management

Chapter 11 : Troubleshooting and System Recovery

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System troubleshooting methodologies
System recovery techniques
Backup and restore strategies
Rescue environments and emergency repair disks

Chapter 12 : Practice Exams and Exam Preparation

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Mock exams and practice questions
Exam day tips and strategies
Reviewing key concepts and areas of focus

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

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