LPI Linux Essentials
The global acceptance of Linux is increasing as individuals, government organizations, and industries spanning from automotive to space exploration enthusiastically adopt open source technologies. This growing utilization of open source in the business sector is reshaping conventional Information and Communication Technology (ICT) job positions to demand a greater proficiency in Linux. Whether you are embarking on your open source career or aiming for professional growth, independently validating your skill set can greatly enhance your visibility to prospective employers or your own managerial team.
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About this course
The LPI Linux Essentials course is specifically designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and elements of the Linux operating system.
Through a combination of practical lab exercises and engaging lectures, participants will gain practical knowledge on running the Linux OS. This encompasses scenarios involving Linux installation, configuration, and initial management tasks.
Upon completing this course, participants will have established a strong groundwork in Linux, which will serve as a springboard for advancing their skills and pursuing more advanced roles within the field of Linux administration. Furthermore, it paves the way for pursuing higher-level certifications within the LPIC professional certification track for Linux Systems Administrators.
Who should attend?
- Individuals who aspire to obtain the LPI Linux Essentials certification.
- Individuals who possess no prior knowledge or experience with Linux.
Learning Outcome
Upon successfully finishing this course, you will acquire the following abilities:
- Proficiency in utilizing Linux and open source software.
- Competence in managing Linux installation and boot processes.
- Skill in handling Linux environments.
- Capability in working with Linux software package managers.
- Understanding of command line syntax patterns.
- Proficiency in accessing system help resources.
- Competence in navigating and managing the Linux file system.
- Aptitude in managing network connectivity.
- Skill in handling remote sessions.
- Proficiency in working with Bash scripts.
- Ability to monitor and control system processes and user activities.
- Competence in managing object permissions.
- Knowledge of securing your Linux infrastructure.
- Understanding of the basics of container virtualization, including Docker.
- Ability to build application servers.
Prerequisites
- No prior knowledge or experience with Linux.
Course Content
Topic 1: The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source
1.1 Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems
- Distributions
- Embedded Systems
- Linux in the Cloud
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)
- CentOS, openSUSE, Red Hat, SUSE
- Linux Mint, Scientific Linux Raspberry Pi, Raspbian
- Android
1.2 Major Open Source Applications
- Desktop applications
- Server applications
- Development languages
- Package management tools and repositories
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- org, LibreOffice, Thunderbird, Firefox, GIMP
- Nextcloud, ownCloud Apache HTTPD, NGINX, MariaDB, MySQL, NFS, Samba
- C, Java, JavaScript, Perl, shell, Python, PHP
- dpkg, apt-get, rpm, yum
1.3 Open Source Software and Licensing
- Open source philosophy
- Open source licensing
- Free Software Foundation (FSF), Open Source Initiative (OSI)
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- Copyleft, Permissive
- GPL, BSD, Creative Commons
- Free Software, Open Source Software, FOSS, FLOSS
- Open source business models
1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux
- Desktop skills
- Getting to the command line
- Industry uses of Linux, cloud computing and virtualization
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
Using a browser, privacy concerns, configuration options, searching the web and saving content
- Terminal and console
- Password issues
- Privacy issues and tools
- Use of common open source applications in presentations and projects
Topic 2: Finding Your Way on a Linux System
2.1 Command Line Basics
- Basic shell
- Command line syntax
- Variables
- Quoting
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- Bash
- echo
- history
- PATH environment variable
- export
- type
2.2 Using the Command Line to Get Help
- Man pages
- Info pages
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- man
- info
- /usr/share/doc/
- Locate
2.3 Using Directories and Listing Files
- Files, directories
- Hidden files and directories
- Home directories
- Absolute and relative paths
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- Common options for ls
- Recursive listings
- cd
- . and ..
- home and ~
2.4 Creating, Moving and Deleting Files
- Files and directories
- Case sensitivity
- Simple globbing
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- mv, cp, rm, touch
- mkdir, rmdir
Topic 3: The Power of the Command Line
3.1 Archiving Files on the Command Line
- Files, directories
- Archives, compression
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- tar
- Common tar options
- gzip, bzip2, xz
- zip, unzip
3.2 Searching and Extracting Data from Files
- Command line pipes
- I/O redirection
- Basic Regular Expressions using ., [ ], *, and ?
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- grep
- less
- cat, head, tail
- sort
- cut
- wc
3.3 Turning Commands into a Script
- Basic shell scripting
- Awareness of common text editors (vi and nano)
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- #! (shebang)
- /bin/bash
- Variables
- Arguments
- for loops
- echo
- Exit status
Topic 4: The Linux Operating System
4.1 Choosing an Operating System
- Differences between Windows, OS X and Linux
- Distribution life cycle management
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- GUI versus command line, desktop configuration
- Maintenance cycles, beta and stable
4.2 Understanding Computer Hardware
- Hardware
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- Motherboards, processors, power supplies, optical drives, peripherals
- Hard drives, solid state disks and partitions, /dev/sd*
- Drivers
4.3 Where Data is Stored
- Programs and configuration
- Processes
- Memory addresses
- System messaging
- Logging
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- ps, top, free
- syslog, dmesg
- /etc/, /var/log/
- /boot/, /proc/, /dev/, /sys/
4.4 Your Computer on the Network
- Internet, network, routers
- Querying DNS client configuration
- Querying network configuration
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- route, ip route show
- ifconfig, ip addr show
- netstat, ss
- /etc/resolv.conf, /etc/hosts
- IPv4, IPv6
- ping
- host
Topic 5: Security and File Permissions
5.1 Basic Security and Identifying User Types
- Root and standard users
- System users
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, /etc/group
- id, last, who, w
- sudo, su
5.2 Creating Users and Groups
- User and group commands
- User IDs
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, /etc/group, /etc/skel/
- useradd, groupadd
- passwd
5.3 Managing File Permissions and Ownership
- File and directory permissions and ownership
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- ls -l, ls -a
- chmod, chown
5.4 Special Directories and Files
- Using temporary files and directories
- Symbolic links
- The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- /tmp/, /var/tmp/ and Sticky Bit
- ls -d
- ln -s
Certification
The Linux Essentials certification serves as an excellent introduction to the more comprehensive and advanced Linux Professional certification track.
Version: 1.6 (Exam code 010-160)
Objectives: 010-160
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this certification.
Requirements: Successfully passing the Linux Essentials 010 exam. The Linux Essentials exam consists of 40 questions and must be completed within 60 minutes.
Validity period: Lifetime
Cost: Please refer to the exam pricing in your country
Available exam languages at VUE test centers: English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish
Available exam languages online via OnVUE: English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish
To attain the Linux Essentials certificate, the candidate must:
- Possess a comprehension of the Linux and open source industry and familiarity with popular open-source applications.
- Understand the key components of the Linux operating system and possess the necessary technical skills to work on the Linux command line.
- Have a basic understanding of security and administration topics, including user/group management, command line operations, and permissions.
FAQs
What job roles do Linux skills enhance?
Developers:
- Front End Web
- Back End Web
- Java
- Python
- PHP
- Mobile
- SQL
- Embedded Systems
Administrators
- Cloud
- Database
- Dev Ops
- IT/ Technician Support
- Mobile Application
- Support
- NOC Operator
- Big Data
- Virtualization
- LAMP
Engineers
- QA/QC
- Cloud Architect
- Microsoft System
- Networking
- Data Analyst
- Security
At this time, this course is available for private class and in-house training only. Please contact us for any inquiries.