Linux LPI Level 3 (LPIC-3) & Security certification | 6-day course

Overview

Get your LPI Level 3 (LPIC-3) certification 40% faster than traditional training. This course offers you the opportunity to take two exams and become a specialist in both the Mixed Environment and Security areas of LPI Level 3. In just six days you'll get the highest level Linux certification in the industry and receive two LPIC-3 specialty qualifications.

If you're a professional working with Linux on an enterprise-level and you are up for the extra challenge of getting certified in two fields, this course is for you.

In the Mixed Environment Specialisation, you'll learn how to:

Configure, maintain and troubleshoot Samba
Use OpenLDAP as an Authentication Back-end
Manage Samba users

As part of the Security Specialisation, you'll cover topics including:

Cryptography
Application Security
Access Control
Operations Security
Network Security

This accelerated course is developed with feedback from hundreds of Linux professionals and the world's leading technology firms. The two LPIC-3 exams will test your skills in authentication, troubleshooting, network integration, capacity planning and Linux security. Once you've passed your exams, you'll be able to apply your skills to any standard Linux system.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

On this course, you'll get hands-on experience and walk away with two LPI Level 3 specialty qualifications. You'll gain knowledge and essential skills in these key topics:

LPIC-3 Mixed Environments Specialisation:

Topic 390: OpenLDAP Configuration

390.1 OpenLDAP Replication
390.2 Securing the Directory
390.3 OpenLDAP Server Performance Tuning

Topic 391: OpenLDAP as an Authentication Backend

391.1 LDAP Integration with PAM and NSS
391.2 Integrating LDAP with Active Directory and Kerberos

Topic 392: Samba Basics

392.1 Samba Concepts and Architecture
392.2 Configure Samba
392.3 Regular Samba Maintenance
392.4 Troubleshooting Samba
392.5 Internationalisation

Topic 393: Samba Share Configuration

393.1 File Services
393.2 Linux File System and Share/Service Permissions
393.3 Print Services

Topic 394: Samba User and Group Management

394.1 Managing User Accounts and Groups
394.2 Authentication, Authorisation and Winbind

Topic 395: Samba Domain Integration

395.1 Samba as a PDC and BDC
395.2 Samba4 as an AD compatible Domain Controller
395.3 Configure Samba as a Domain Member Server

Topic 396: Samba Name Services

396.1 NetBIOS and WINS
396.2 Active Directory Name Resolution

Topic 397: Working with Linux and Windows Clients

397.1 CIFS Integration
397.2 Working with Windows Clients

LPIC-3 Security Specialisation:

Topic 320: Cryptography

320.1 OpenSSL
320.2 Advanced GPG
320.3 Encrypted Filesystems

Topic 321: Access Control

321.1 Host Based Access Control
321.2 Extended Attributes and ACLs
321.3 SELinux
321.4 Other Mandatory Access Control Systems

Topic 322: Application Security

322.1 BIND/DNS
322.2 Mail Services
322.3 Apache/HTTP/HTTPS
322.4 FTP
322.5 OpenSSH
322.6 NFSv4
322.7 Syslog

Topic 323: Operations Security

323.1 Host Configuration Management

Topic 324: Network Security

324.1 Intrusion Detection
324.2 Network Security Scanning
324.3 Network Monitoring
324.4 netfilter/iptables
324.5 OpenVPN

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exams:

LPI LPIC3-300: Mixed Environment
LPI LPIC3-303: Security

Prerequisites

In order to receive your LPIC-3 certification you must have an active LPIC-2 certification. However, you can take the LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 exams in any order. To successfully obtain your certifications, you must have experience in installing and maintaining Linux.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	24/2/2024 (Saturday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	29/6/2024 (Saturday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	10/8/2024 (Saturday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	21/9/2024 (Saturday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	2/11/2024 (Saturday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	14/12/2024 (Saturday)	Open	Nationwide

Linux - LPI Level 3 (LPIC-3) & Security