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LPIC 2: Linux Professional Exam 201 and 202

Time to upskill in Linux? Join our LPIC-2 course, learn by doing, and earn your Linux Professional Institute Certification. 

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Enroll in our LPIC-2 course and labs to prepare for exams 201 and 202.

In this course, dive into system startup, kernel management, network services, security, and troubleshooting…all aligned with the latest LPIC-2 objectives.

Learn through real-world simulations, hands-on labs, and practice tests, so you can apply your skills without any hesitation. 

Skills You’ll Get

  • Linux System Startup & Recovery: Control boot processes, manage systems, and troubleshoot startup issues.
  • Advanced Storage & Filesystem Management: Configure RAID, LVM, and optimize filesystems for performance and reliability.
  • Network Configuration & Troubleshooting: Set up DNS, email, web servers (Apache/Nginx), and diagnose network problems.
  • Kernel Customization & Maintenance: Compile, update, and fine-tune the Linux kernel for stability and efficiency.
  • Security & Server Hardening: Implement firewalls, secure SSH, manage authentication, and protect against threats.
  • Automation & Scripting for Admins: Use shell scripts to automate backups, monitoring, and system maintenance tasks.
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1

Starting a System

  • The Linux Boot Process
  • The Firmware Startup
  • Linux Bootloaders
  • Process Initialization
  • System Recovery
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
2

Maintaining the System

  • Keeping Users Informed
  • Backing Up the System
  • Installing Programs from Source
  • Managing Resource Usage
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
3

Mastering the Kernel

  • What Is the Kernel?
  • Compiling a Kernel
  • Maintaining the Kernel
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
4

Managing the Filesystem

  • Operating the Linux Filesystem
  • Exploring Additional Filesystem Topics
  • Maintaining Linux Filesystems
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
5

Administering Advanced Storage Devices

  • Configuring RAID
  • Adjusting Storage Devices
  • Managing Logical Volumes
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
6

Navigating Network Services

  • Networking Basics
  • Configuring Network Features
  • Basic Network Troubleshooting
  • Advanced Network Troubleshooting
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
7

Organizing Email Services

  • The Linux Mail System
  • Email Protocols
  • Using Email Servers
  • Local Email Delivery
  • Remote Email Delivery
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
8

Directing DNS

  • Configuring a DNS Server
  • Creating and Maintaining DNS Zones
  • Securing a DNS Server
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
9

Offering Web Services

  • What Is a Web Server?
  • The Apache Web Server
  • Using a Proxy Server
  • The Nginx Server
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
10

Sharing Files

  • Looking at Samba
  • Looking at NFS
  • Looking at FTP Servers
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
11

Managing Network Clients

  • Assigning Network Addresses
  • Authentication Service
  • Network Directories
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
12

Setting Up System Security

  • Server Network Security
  • Connecting Securely to a Server
  • Security Resources
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

1

Starting a System

  • Viewing Boot Messages
  • Configuring Bootloaders
  • Managing Services in Upstart
  • Modifying Runlevels for Programs on Debian-Based Distros
2

Maintaining the System

  • Sending Messages to Users
  • Monitoring the Network
  • Copying Files Using dd
  • Creating Backups - Part 1
  • Creating Backups - Part 2
  • Measuring CPU and Process Status
3

Mastering the Kernel

  • Generating an Initial RAM Disk File
  • Viewing Information Using Files
  • Viewing the Kernel Version
  • Viewing PCI Information
  • Loading Kernel Modules - Part 1
  • Loading Kernel Modules - Part 2
4

Managing the Filesystem

  • Viewing Block Devices
  • Making a Filesystem
  • Attaching Filesystems
  • Creating a Swap Partition
  • Using the SMART Utility
  • Adjusting Filesystem Parameters
5

Administering Advanced Storage Devices

  • Getting Device Parameters
  • Creating a Logical Volume
  • Working with Logical Volumes
6

Navigating Network Services

  • Viewing the Network Interface Configuration
  • Viewing Information about Hosts
  • Testing Network Connectivity by Sending Packets
  • Viewing ARP Cache
  • Dumping Network Traffic
  • Viewing Open Network Connections
7

Organizing Email Services

  • Connecting to an SMTP Server
  • Administering Dovecot
  • Dumping Dovecot Configuration
  • Managing Dovecot
8

Directing DNS

  • Getting to Know BIND
  • Using rndc
  • Performing DNS Lookups
9

Offering Web Services

  • Studying the Main OpenSSL Config File
  • Using SSL Encryption
  • Managing User Files for Authentication
  • Controlling the Apache Server
  • Getting to Know Squid
10

Sharing Files

  • Viewing Samba Configuration Files
  • Checking smb.conf
  • Reporting Samba Connections
  • Sending Messages to smbd
  • Exporting Filesystem to Remote Servers
  • Getting to Know vsftpd
11

Managing Network Clients

  • Manipulating the ARP Cache
  • Using OpenLDAP Utilities
  • Using slapd
12

Setting Up System Security

  • Processing Network Packets Using Chains
  • Using IDS Utilities
  • Scanning Ports
  • Using SSH Login

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  • LPIC-1 covers foundational Linux skills like command-line usage, file systems, and basic networking. It’s aimed at junior administrators. 
  • LPIC-2 focuses on advanced administration, including kernel management, enterprise services (DNS, email, web servers), security (firewalls, VPNs), and storage (RAID, LVM). It validates skills for managing small-to-medium networks. 

You must pass LPIC-1 before earning LPIC-2. 

  • Linux+ (CompTIA): Vendor-neutral, single exam, valid for 3 years. Covers basics like CLI, storage, and security, but lacks depth in enterprise services.
  • LPIC: More rigorous (two exams per level), globally recognized, and valid for 5 years. LPIC-2 is preferred for roles requiring advanced Linux administration (e.g., configuring Apache, BIND, Samba).

LPIC is better for career growth in Linux administration roles, while Linux+ suits beginners or those needing a CompTIA-focused certification. 

The average time to complete training for each LPIC-2 exam is usually 3-6 months, depending on experience. 

  • Exam 201: ~90-120 hours (covers kernel, storage, networking)
  • Exam 202: ~60-90 hours (focuses on services like DNS, email, security). 

  • Roles: Linux Admin, Network Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Specialist.
  • Salary impact: 77% of certified professionals report a pay increase within 6 months.

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