LPI Linux Essentials: Open-Source Careers & Command Line

TRAINING COURSE

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Course Overview on LPI Linux Essentials: Open-Source Careers & Command Line

This course provides a foundational understanding of the Linux community and careers within the open-source ecosystem. Students will gain practical skills in navigating Linux systems, managing directories, and handling files. Additionally, the curriculum introduces essential security concepts and the management of file permissions.

This course covers the content of the LPI Exam 010-160 (Linux Essentials version 1.6). This course prepares you to write that exam, but the exam is not included in the course cost. 

What You Will Learn

On completion, you will know:

  • The evolution of Linux and popular operating systems.

  • How to use directories and list files using the command line.

  • Techniques for creating, moving, and deleting files, including the use of wildcards and globs.

  •       The power of the command line, specifically redirection, operators, and pipes.

  •       Fundamental security principles and how to manage file permissions and ownership.

Concepts taught in this course are prerequisites for the System Administration, Networking and Security courses.

Delivery Methods

Delivery Method Duration
Classroom
Instructor-led classroom-based training. Classes are scheduled at various conference centres in the Sandton area or your premises. Stationary and printed manuals or online resources are included. Refreshments, including 2 tea breaks and a cooked meal for lunch are provided. Training is between 9 am to 4 pm.
Classroom
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Live Virtual Training
This course is delivered live via Microsoft Teams. You will be able to see and hear the instructor, view their whiteboard, and ask questions or communicate in the chat. Attend from the comfort of your own home or private office.
Live Virtual Training
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Audience

This course is designed for individuals starting a career in open source or those needing a fundamental understanding of navigating a Linux system.

Pre-Requisites

Basic computer literacy and familiarity with using a graphical operating system.

Course Outline / Curriculum

  • Topic 1: The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source
    • 1.1 Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems
    • 1.2 Major Open-Source Applications
    • 1.3 Open-Source Software and Licensing
    • 1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux

  • Topic 2: Finding Your Way on a Linux System
    • 2.1 Command Line Basics
    • 2.2 Using the Command Line to Get Help
    • 2.3 Using Directories and Listing Files
    • 2.4 Creating, Moving and Deleting Files

  • Topic 3: The Power of the Command Line
    • 3.1 Archiving Files on the Command Line
    • 3.2 Searching and Extracting Data from Files
    • 3.3 Turning Commands into a Script

  • Topic 4: The Linux Operating System
    • 4.1 Choosing an Operating System
    • 4.2 Understanding Computer Hardware
    • 4.3 Where Data is Stored
    • 4.4 Your Computer on the Network

  • Topic 5: Security and File Permissions
    • 5.1 Basic Security and Identifying User Types
    • 5.2 Creating Users and Groups
    • 5.3 Managing File Permissions and Ownership
    • 5.4 Special Directories and Files

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