LPIC-2 Certified Linux Engineer 201-450 Online Course

LPIC-2 Certified Linux Engineer 201-450 Online Course

About the Course

This advanced course is designed to elevate your Linux administration expertise by focusing on performance tuning, resource optimization, and effective system management. You'll begin with capacity planning, learning how to assess and optimize CPU, memory, disk, and network usage to enhance overall system performance. The course also covers the Linux kernel in depth—its architecture, modules, and hands-on techniques for compiling and customizing the kernel to meet specific system requirements.

What You Will Learn?

• Monitor and manage kernel activities and system performance

• Administer and troubleshoot system services using both systemd and SysV init
• Strengthen system reliability with fstab configuration, swap management, and system recovery methods
• Configure RAID arrays, support encrypted file systems, and resolve networking and system-level issues
• Develop effective backup strategies and install applications from source for maximum control

Key Benefits:

• Boost system performance, security, and resilience
• Gain hands-on experience in kernel and service management
• Improve your ability to maintain secure storage and efficient networks

Skills Evaluated:

• Advanced performance tuning and resource management
• Kernel compilation and troubleshooting
• Setting up and managing RAID and encrypted storage
• Network configuration and issue resolution
• Implementing backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Service administration using systemd and SysV init

Course Outline

The LPIC-2 Certified Linux Engineer 201-450 Online Course covers the following topics - 

Domain 1 - Capacity Planning

• Overview of Capacity Planning
• Measuring CPU Activity
• Measuring Memory Usage
• Measuring Disk Activity
• Measuring Network Activity

Domain 2 - Linux Kernel (Free Chapter)

• Kernel Components
• Kernel Modules
• Compiling the Kernel
• Monitoring the Kernel

Domain 3 - System Startup

• Managing systemd
• Managing SysV init
• System Recovery with GRUB
• Customizing the Initial RAM Disk

Domain 4 - Filesystem and Devices

• fstab Configuration
• Managing Swap Partitions
• systemd Mount Units
• Supporting Btrfs
• Working with Encrypted Storage

Domain 5 - Advanced Device Administration

• Configuring RAID
• Supporting IDE and SATA Disks
• Supporting Solid State Disks
• iSCSI and SAN Storage
• Logical Volume Manager

Domain 6 - Network Configuration

• Configuring Physical Adapters
• Configuring Wireless Adapters
• Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
• Troubleshooting Name Resolution

Domain 7 - System Maintenance

• Installing Programs from Source
• Backing Up with tar
• Backing Up with dd
• Backing Up with rsync
• Communicating with Users

Knowledge Gained:

• Effective methods to monitor and optimize Linux system resources
• Deep understanding of the Linux kernel, its components, and customization techniques
• Proficiency in system service management, recovery processes, and boot sequence configuration
• Hands-on experience with RAID setup, encrypted volumes, and network diagnostics
• Ability to maintain system integrity through robust backup and restore practices

Who Should Enroll?

• System administrators, IT professionals, and network engineers aiming to expand their Linux capabilities
• Individuals preparing for the LPIC-2 certification (Exam 201-450)
• Those with a basic understanding of Linux looking to master intermediate-to-advanced Linux system management tasks