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The LPI Certification has been developed by the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), a non-profit organization. This Professional Linux Certification is designed to provide a usable, common measurement of Linux skills when considering people for hire, contracting or other roles. The Linux Professional Institute LPIC is an industry recognized certification. The Linux Professional Institute believes in the need for a standardized, multi-national, and respected program to certify levels of individual expertise in Linux. This program must be able to satisfy the requirements of Linux professionals, as well as organizations, which would employ or contract such professionals. The goal is to design and deliver such a program from within the Linux community, using both volunteer and hired resources as necessary. The LPI resolve to undertake a well-considered, open, disciplined development process, leading directly to the establishment of a recognized and widely-endorsed Linux certification body.

Requirement for LPI Certification
LPI Certification candidates are required to pass two exams, the 101 exam and the 102 exam, covering fundamental system administration activities that are common across all flavors of Linux.

Admission Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status and must achieve a grade of 75% or better on our entrance exam.

Career Opportunities
The LPI Certification is appropriate for individuals pursuing a career in information technology with experience related to the Linux Operating System. Individuals maybe required to perform the following tasks:

  · Working at the UNIX command line;
  · Performing easy maintenance tasks: help users, add users to a larger system, back up and restore, shut down and reboot;
  · Installing and configuring a workstation (including X) and connecting it to the LAN, or a stand-alone PC via modem to the Internet.

Primary Job Responsibilities
Primary job responsibilities include:

  · Working Effectively on the Unix Command Line;
  · Process Text Streams Using Text Processing Filters;
  · Perform Basic File Management;
  · Use Unix Streams, Pipes, and Redirects;
  · Create, Monitor, and Kill Processes;
  · Modify Process Execution Priorities;
  · Perform Searches of Text Files Making Use of Regular Expressions;
  · Create partitions and filesystems;
  · Maintain the integrity of filesystems;
  · Control filesystem mounting and unmounting;
  · Use file permissions to control access to files;
  · Manage file ownership;
  · Create and change hard and symbolic links;
  · Use and Manage Local System Documentation;
  · Find Linux documentation on the Internet;
  · Provide User Support;
  · Manage users and group accounts and related system files;
  · Tune the user environment and system environment variables;
  · Configure and use system log files to meet administrative and security needs;
  · Maintain an effective data backup strategy;
  · Configure system hardware;
  · Linux Installation and Package Management;
  · Manage kernel modules, reconfigure, build and install a custom kernel and modules;
  · Text editing, processing and printing;
  · Customize and use the shell environment;
  · Customize or write simple scripts;
  · Perform security admin tasks.

Program Notes
All current LPIC exams use computer-based tests administered through VUE. In order to complete LPIC level 1 candidates must complete two exams.

  · Linux+

  · Linux Characteristics and Features
  · Preparing for Installation
  · Installing Linux
  · Navigating the System
  · Using VI
  · An Arsenal of Linux Commands
  · Customizing the Linux Logon Environment
  · User Management
  · Managing Packages and Shared Libraries
  · Managing Run Levels
  · Redirection, Variables, and Shell Scripts
  · Managing Processes and System Elements
  · Managing the Hard Drive
  · The Kernel. Modules, and LILO
  · Networking with Linux
  · Linux and Dial-up Access
  · The X-Window Environment
  · Printing in Linux
  · Archiving and Restoring
  · Maintaining and Troubleshooting Linux

  · Linux Fundamentals

  · Unix and Linux Basics
  · Files and Directories
  · Text Editing with Vi, Emacs, and Pico
  · An Arsenal of Linux Commands
  · I/O Redirection and Filters
  · Working with the Shell
  · Customizing Your Logon Environment
  · Introduction to the X-Windows System

  · Linux System and Network Administration

  · Introduction to Linux System Administration
  · Managing Files
  · Processes
  · Devices, Disks, and File Systems
  · Introduction to the Linux Kernel
  · Starting and Stopping the System
  · Users and Groups
  · System Monitoring
  · Automating Tasks Using Cron and AT
  · Setting Disk Quotas
  · Backing Up the System

  · Linux LAN Management

  · Installing Linux
  · Managing the Hard Drive
  · Managing Packages and Shared Libraries
  · Configuring X-Windows
  · Configuring Peripherals
  · Ports, Services, and the Network File System
  · Using Samba
  · Printing
  · Configuring the Kernel

  · Administering Linux Internet Services

  · TCP/IP Configuration
  · The Domain Name System
  · Modem Configuration
  · Configuring a DHCP Server
  · Configuring Apahce Server
  · Sendmail
  · Network Monitoring
  · Security Principles, Tools, and Practices
  · Deploying Secure Shell