LPIC-1 Certified Linux Administrator 102-500 Online Course

LPIC-1 Certified Linux Administrator (102-500) Online Course

About the Course

This course provides a comprehensive continuation of Linux system administration, beginning with an introduction to environment variables and foundational scripting concepts. As you progress, you'll dive into advanced scripting techniques and delve into key components of the Linux ecosystem such as X11 and Xorg configuration. You’ll learn how to manage users, groups, and system accounts effectively, as well as automate tasks using cron and systemd timers. The course also focuses on localization, managing system time, and setting up Network Time Protocol (NTP) services.

Skills Evaluated

• System logging and monitoring using rsyslog and journald
• Setting up and configuring Mail Transfer Agents (MTAs)
• Managing printer services and configurations
• Core networking skills, including TCP/IP, network interface configuration, and troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Security fundamentals such as managing user permissions, sudo access, Linux hardening, and securing communication with SSH and GPG

Who Should Take This Course?

• Aspiring and experienced IT professionals looking to deepen their Linux administration knowledge
• Candidates preparing for the LPIC-1 (102-500) certification exam
• System administrators seeking hands-on experience in Linux systems management
• Learning Outcomes by the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Manage and administer user accounts, groups, and system users
• Automate routine tasks using cron and systemd
• Configure and troubleshoot Xorg and remote graphical sessions
• Strengthen system security and manage elevated privileges with sudo
• Configure network interfaces and diagnose network-related issues
• Use GPG to encrypt data and ensure secure communications

Course Outline

The course covers the following topics - 

Domain 1 - Shells and Shell Scripting (Free Chapter)

• Overview
• Working with Variables
• Basic Scripting
• Advanced Scripting

Domain 2 - User Interfaces and Desktops

• Introduction to X11 and Xorg
• Configuring Xorg
• Connecting to Remote X Servers
• Linux Desktop Environments
• Accessibility Features

Domain 3 - Administrative Tasks

• Managing User Accounts
• Managing Groups
• Creating System Accounts
• Scheduling Tasks with cron and systemd
• Localizing Linux

Domain 4 - Essential System Services

• Managing System Time
• Configuring NTP Server and Client
• System Logging with rsyslog and journald
• Configuring Mail Transfer Agents
• Printer Management

Domain 5 - Networking Fundamentals

• Understanding TCP/IP
• Configuring Network Adapters
• Troubleshooting Networking and Application Networking
• Managing Name Resolution

Domain 6 - Security

• Auditing SetUID/SetGID Permissions
• Managing Root Access with sudo
• Network Exploration with nmap and netstat
• Hardening Linux
• Configuring SSH Server and Client
• Encrypting Data with GPG
• Tunneling Traffic with SSH