117-102 LPI 102 General Linux I Certification Training Course

This course is to meet the Linux Professional Institute's certification exam requirements for LPI 102 , to help you attain the LPI ceritfication of LPIC-1.

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Linux LPI Training Course Descriptions for Certification Exams

Updating the Linux Kernel

• identify the function of the Linux kernel and its associated features.
• identify the steps and associated tasks involved in preparing for Linux kernel installation.
• use a config program to create a Linux kernel configuration file.
• identify the appropriate steps and commands used to compile and install a new Linux kernel.
• configure, compile, and install a Linux kernel.
• carry out the main tasks involved in managing kernel modules in Linux.
• manually load and unload modules and discuss the kerneld utility.
   manage kernel modules in an enterprise setting.

Printing and Documentation in Linux

• identify the steps and commands used to install local and network printers in Linux.
• install print filters in Linux.
• install printers and print filters in Linux.
• select the appropriate commands to print a file in Linux.
• query a print queue and cancel print jobs.
• manage printing issues and problems in Linux.
• administer printers in Linux.
• manage and configure access to Linux documentation.
• identify the different types of Linux documentation available on the Internet and the information that they provide.
• manage Linux documentation in the local system.

Shell Scripting in Linux

• identify the appropriate tasks and commands to make a shell script executable for users.
• select the appropriate commands used to write a basic script in Linux.
• work with conditional statements in Linux.
• work with test commands in Linux.
• create a Linux shell script that displays a list of files edited by a user.
• work with looping statements in Linux shell scripts.
• use loops to process files.
• recognize the appropriate shell script command lines used to process user input and output files in Linux.
• identify the appropriate code used to group statements into functions in Linux.
• develop input and output files and group statements into functions in Linux.

Administrative Tasks in Linux

• identify the events involved in the Linux boot process.
• use LILO and GRUB to boot up the Linux system.
• identify the Linux run levels and the associated commands for several common distributions.
• shut down and reboot Linux in rescue mode.
• boot the Linux system into rescue mode.

Managing Linux Group and User accounts

• identify the features of the Linux user, superuser, and group accounts.
• work with a Linux password file.
• add and manage user accounts in Linux.
• work with global and user profiles in Linux.
• create and modify new user accounts in Linux.
• manage group accounts in Linux.
• suggest a suitable strategy to secure Linux account information.
• create and administer group accounts in Linux.

Automating Linux System Tasks and Backup Strategies

• identify the function of the syslog daemon and default files, and to outline the commands associated with each.
• work with the /etc/syslog.conf file and its associated message logs.
• recognize the appropriate commands to implement the rotation and archiving of logs. administer the syslog
• daemon and implement log rotation in Linux.
• use at commands to manage job schedules in Linux.
• use cron to schedule jobs in Linux.
• distinguish between the levels of user access to jobs running in the cron and at services.
• work with cron in Linux.
• identify the main factors involved in developing a suitable Linux backup strategy.
• suggest a suitable Linux backup strategy and schedule for a given scenario.
• identify the appropriate commands for implementing Linux backups and restoration.
• plan and implement a backup strategy.

Networking Fundamentals for Linux Administrators

• identify the characteristics of basic TCP/IP networking in Linux.
• identify the underlying principles of IP subnets.
• identify the Linux files you use to configure TCP/IP.
• configure network interfaces using the ifconfig program.
• view or configure the routing table.
• monitor and troubleshoot a TCP/IP network using Linux tools.
• configure TCP/IP.
• identify how to set up PPP for use on a Linux system.
• use PPP to initiate, terminate, and troubleshoot PPP connections.
• use different options available when establishing a PPP connection for a given scenario.

Networking Services in a Linux Environment

• describe network services in Linux.
• identify the roles played by the inetd and xinetd configuration files.
• control access to networking services using TCP wrappers.
• use commands to configure xinetd.
• identify the options available for setting up and configuring DNS services.
• identify how to conduct basic operations securely.
• identify the options for exporting and mounting NFS file systems in Linux.
• recognize the options available in the Samba configuration files.
• use commands to run smbd, nmbd, and smbclient.
• manage Samba.

Working with Sendmail and Apache in Linux

• identify e-mail format, functionality, and protocols.
• administer the sendmail administration files.
• manage the sendmail configuration files.
• manage sendmail.
• identify the features of Apache and administer the Apache configuration files.
• configure a web site with Apache.
• manage an Apache web server.

Security within a Linux Environment

• identify threats to a Linux system and how you can minimize risks.
• identify the measures to take to improve system security.
• perform administrative tasks to secure files and directories.
• use tactics to detect unauthorized access to a Linux system.
• verify the integrity of packages.
• identify the steps you can take to overcome the risks posed by insecure passwords.
• use PAM to set limits on the system resources users can obtain.
• set user limits using the ulimit command.
• install and run SSH.
• specify security options in a given scenario.

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Your Training Includes

• Twenty Five hours of full multi media interactive training.
• Hands-on Labs - a perfectly simulated, real-world environment to test skills without risk. 
• Engaging course demos and real-world examples
• Practice Exams - Simulated certification exams designed to validate exam readiness. Based on availability.
• Online Mentoring 24 7
  Mentoring provides personal access to our talented corps of expert instructors in a unique collaborative environment. Students can correspond with the Instructor Team 24x7.
• For more detailed information LPI 102 details

Linux LPI 101 Certification Training CD Set	mklp101	$399.00
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LPI 101 and 102 Training CD Kits	mklp10b	$599.00
Linux LPI Combo 101, 102, 201, 202 CDs	sklinucc	$899.00

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