Course Overview on LPIC-1 102 Linux Administrator: Shells & Network Security

This course delves into advanced shell scripting and the customisation of the shell environment for automated tasks. It covers vital administrative duties such as user and group management, job scheduling, and maintaining system time. Finally, the curriculum provides a deep dive into internet protocols, network troubleshooting, and data encryption.

This course is a follow-on from System Administration 1.

This course will help prepare you to write the second of two exams needed to achieve the LPIC-1 certification. This course covers the 102-500 exam objectives. Please note that the exam costs are not included in the course fee. After completing the course, you can purchase an exam voucher on the LPI website to write the exam online. Note that you will need to have passed exam 101-500 before you can write 102-500.

What You Will Learn

On completion, you will know about:

Customizing the Bash shell environment and writing complex shell scripts.
Managing user and group accounts and related security databases.
Automating administration by scheduling jobs with cron.
Configuring localization and internationalization settings.
Networking fundamentals: CIDR notation, TCP/UDP ports, and persistent network configuration.
Network troubleshooting using common tools like dig and nmap.
Securing systems through host security and encryption tools like OpenSSH and GnuPG.

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	5 Days	Get a Quote
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	5 Days	Get a Quote

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Audience

This course is intended for experienced users and junior administrators wishing to automate system tasks and manage network security professionally.

Pre-Requisites

Completion of LPIC-1 Exam 101-500 (or equivalent knowledge) and prior experience with Linux system administration.

Course Outline / Curriculum

Topic 105: Shells and Shell Scripting
- 105.1 Customize and Use the Shell Environment
- 105.2 Customize or Write Simple Scripts
Topic 106: User Interfaces and Desktops
- 106.1 Install and Configure X11
- 106.2 Graphical Desktops
- 106.3 Accessibility
Topic 107: Administrative Tasks
- 107.1 Manage User and Group Accounts and Related System Files
- 107.2 Automate System Administration Tasks by Scheduling Jobs
- 107.3 Localisation and Internationalisation
Topic 108: Essential System Services
- 108.1 Maintain System Time
- 108.2 System Logging
- 108.3 Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) Basics
- 108.4 Manage Printers and Printing
Topic 109: Networking Fundamentals
- 109.1 Fundamentals of Internet Protocols
- 109.2 Persistent Network Configuration
- 109.3 Basic Network Troubleshooting
- 109.4 Configure Client-Side DNS
Topic 110: Security
- 110.1 Perform Security Administration Tasks
- 110.2 Setup Host Security
- 110.3 Securing Data with Encryption

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