LPI 102

Part II The LPI 102 Module

Summary
Duration
2 Days

Vendor
LPI

Level
Introduction

Technology
Linux Operating System

Audience
Administrators & Helpdesk technicians

Delivery Method
Instructor-led (Classroom)

Introduction:
The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) has developed its LPI-1 certification as an introductory certification for people who want to
enter careers involving Linux technology. This certification is meant to certify that an individual has the skills necessary to install,
operate and troubleshoot a Linux system.
In addition, delegates will also be taught skills to customise the shell environment, install and configure essential system
services such as printing and network settings.

Prerequisites:
Before attending this course, delegates must have:

Attended the CompTIA A+ training

Or

Basic computer skills, such as how to use a keyboard and how to insert a disc into a CD-ROM drive.

If abovementioned pre-requisites are not met:

Delegates who wish to attend this training can meet the prerequisites by completing the following instructor-led training at
Torque IT:

CompTIA A+

Course objectives:
After completing the LPI 102 module, delegates will have a thorough understanding of:

Install and configure X11

Customise the shell environment

Writing basic shell scripts

Automating system administration tasks

System logging

Managing printers and printing

Basic network configuration

Troubleshooting network issues

System security

Configure client side DNS

Target audience:

Anyone with little or no experience with Linux and who are seeking a fundamental understanding of the Linux Operating
System
Anyone wishing to prepare for the LPI 102 exam

Course Content:
Chapter 6: Configuring the X
Window
System,
Localization
and Printing

Configuring
Basic
X
Features

Configuring X Fonts

Managing GUI Logins

Using X for Remote Access

X Accessibility

Configuring Localization and

Internationalization

Configuring Printing
Chapter 7: Administering the
System

Managing Users and Groups

Tuning User and System

Environments

Using System Log Files

Maintaining
the
System
Time

Running Jobs in the Future

Chapter 8: Configuring Basic
Networking

Understanding the TCP/IP

Networking

Understanding
Network
Addressing

Configuring
Linux for a
Local Network

Diagnosing
Network
Connections

Chapter
9:
Writing
Scripts,
Configuring E-Mail, and Using
Databases

Managing
the
Shell
Environment

Writing Scripts

Managing E-Mail

Managing Data with SQL

Chapter
10:
Securing
Your
System

Administering
Network
Security

Administering Local Security

Configuring SSH

Using GPG

Associated Certifications & Exam

This course will prepare delegates to write the LPI 102 exam.
Successfully passing this exam will contribute to the attainment of the LPIC 1 Certification.
Upon successful completion of this course, delegates will receive a Torque IT course attendance certificate.