Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1

On this LPIC-1: Linux Administrator course, you’ll build the basic hardware, software, and networking skills necessary to function in an entry-level Linux role.

On this hands-on course, you'll immerse yourself in the architecture of a Linux system and learn how to install, manage, and maintain a Linux workstation, including X11 and set it up as a network client.

You’ll also learn to:

• Handle files and access permissions
• Implement a security system
• Work at the Linux command line including common GNU and Unix commands

At the end of this course, you'll sit the official exams LPIC-1 Exam 101 and LPIC-1 Exam 102 and achieve your LPI Level 1 (LPIC-1) certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review method, you’ll access official courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Topic 101: System Architecture

• 101.1 Determine and configure hardware settings
• 101.2 Boot the system
• 101.3 Change run levels/boot targets and shutdown or reboot system

Topic 102: Linux Installation and Package Management

• 102.1 Design hard disk layout
• 102.2 Install a boot manager
• 102.3 Manage shared libraries
• 102.4 Use Debian package management
• 102.5 Use RPM and YUM package management
• 102.6 Linux as a virtualisation guest

Topic 103: GNU and Unix Commands

• 103.1 Work on the command line
• 103.2 Process text streams using filters
• 103.3 Perform basic file management
• 103.4 Use streams, pipes and redirects
• 103.5 Create, monitor and kill processes
• 103.6 Modify process execution priorities
• 103.7 Search text files using regular expressions
• 103.8 Basic file editing

Topic 104: Devices, Linux Filesystems, Filesystem Hierarchy Standard

• 104.1 Create partitions and filesystems
• 104.2 Maintain the integrity of filesystems
• 104.3 Control mounting and unmounting of filesystems
• 104.5 Manage file permissions and ownership
• 104.6 Create and change hard and symbolic links
• 104.7 Find system files and place files in the correct location
• LPIC-1 Exam 102

Topic 105: Shells and Shell Scripting

• 105.1 Customise and use the shell environment
• 105.2 Customise or write simple scripts

Topic 106: User Interfaces and Desktops

• 106.1 Install and configure X11
• 106.2 Graphical Desktops
• 106.3 Accessibility

Topic 107: Administrative Tasks

• 107.1 Manage user and group accounts and related system files
• 107.2 Automate system administration tasks by scheduling jobs
• 107.3 Localisation and internationalisation

Topic 108: Essential System Services

• 108.1 Maintain system time
• 108.2 System logging
• 108.3 Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) basics
• 108.4 Manage printers and printing

Topic 109: Networking Fundamentals

• 109.1 Fundamentals of internet protocols
• 109.2 Persistent network configuration
• 109.3 Basic network troubleshooting
• 109.4 Configure client side DNS

Topic 110: Security

• 110.1 Perform security administration tasks
• 110.2 Setup host security
• 110.3 Securing data with encryption

As part of your course, you’ll sit the following exams at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by our Certification Guarantee:

LPIC-1 Exam 101

• Exam number: 101-500
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Number of questions: 60
• Passing score: 500/800 (62.5%)

LPIC-1 Exam 102

• Exam number: 102-500
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Number of questions: 60
• Passing score: 500/800 (62.5%)

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

Your course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Six reasons to sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Three training options. Choose between residential classroom-based, live online, or city-centre courses
• All-inclusive course. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. Our expert instructors cover exclusive additional materials not taught through the official curriculum
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style compared to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 145,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply to online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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