Linux LPI Level 2 (LPIC-2) | Firebrand Training

Overview

This accelerated Linux LPI 2 certification program is designed for IT professionals who:

Administer a small to medium-sized site
Plan, implement, maintain, secure and troubleshoot a small mixed (MS, Linux) network. Including a LAN server (samba), internet gateway (firewall, proxy, mail, news), or internet server (webserver, FTP server)
Supervise assistants or advise management on automation and purchases.

We will train and test you on both Exam 201 and Exam 202 as required for intermediate-level certification, or LPIC2.

Firebrand Training’s Linux Professional Institute (LPI) training and certification programs offer premier vendor-neutral Linux training. The credentials you’ll receive from this training will serve as an industry benchmark, signifying your mastery of critical Linux system and network skills.

The LPI Level 2 certification program is:

Designed by a community of Linux professionals, volunteers, vendors and educators
Challenging: if you don't know the subjects you won't pass
Of high quality: relying on critical input from numerous Linux experts
Distribution-neutral: verifying knowledge on any standard Linux system
Relevant: surveying thousands to determine the skills that need to be tested
Supported and sponsored by a large number of Linux companies and projects
A certification the Linux community can respect and be proud of

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Four reasons why you should sit your LPI Level 2 course with Firebrand Training

You'll be LPI Level 2 trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 7-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your LPI Level 2 course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass LPI Level 2 first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study LPI Level 2 with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

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Curriculum

Firebrand Training provides thorough instructor-led training to ensure that you learn the fundamentals, obtain hands-on skills and earn your certification. You'll be able to immediately apply your new knowledge in your career environment.

You will gain knowledge and hands-on skills in these key topics:

Topic 201: Linux Kernel

201.1 Kernel Components
201.2 Compiling a kernel
201.3 Patching a kernel
201.4 Customise, build and install a custom kernel and kernel modules
201.5 Manage/Query kernel and kernel modules at runtime

Topic 202: System Startup

202.1 Customising system startup and boot processes
202.2 System recovery

Topic 203: Filesystem and Devices

203.1 Operating the Linux filesystem
203.2 Maintaining a Linux filesystem
203.3 Creating and configuring filesystem options
203.4 udev Device Management

Topic 204: Advanced Storage Device Administration

204.1 Configuring RAID
204.2 Adjusting Storage Device Access
204.3 Logical Volume Manager

Topic 205: Networking Configuration

205.1 Basic networking configuration
205.2 Advanced Network Configuration and Troubleshooting
205.3 Troubleshooting network issues
205.4 Notify users on system-related issues

Topic 206: System Maintenance

206.1 Make and install programs from source
206.2 Backup operations

Topic 207: Domain Name Server

207.1 Basic DNS server configuration
207.2 Create and maintain DNS zones
207.3 Securing a DNS server

Topic 208: Web Services

208.1 Implementing a web server
208.2 Maintaining a web server
208.3 Implementing a proxy server

Topic 209: File Sharing

209.1 SAMBA Server Configuration
209.2 NFS Server Configuration

Topic 210: Network Client Management

210.1 DHCP configuration
210.2 PAM authentication
210.3 LDAP client usage

Topic 211: E-Mail Services

211.1 Using e-mail servers
211.2 Managing Local E-Mail Delivery
211.3 Managing Remote E-Mail Delivery

Topic 212: System Security

212.1 Configuring a router
212.2 Securing FTP servers
212.3 Secure shell (SSH)
212.4 TCP Wrapper
212.5 Security tasks

Topic 213: Troubleshooting

213.1 Identifying boot stages and troubleshooting bootloaders
213.2 General troubleshooting
213.3 Troubleshooting system resources
213.4 Troubleshooting environment configurations

Exam Track

We’ll prepare you for, and test you in, the following exams. These are required exams for the LPI certification Level 2. They cover advanced skills for the Linux professional that are common across all distributions of Linux.

Exam 201
Exam 202

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Students who are successful in the LPI Linux Level 2 Certification will already possess an active LPIC-1 certification

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call (0)8 44 68 27 85 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

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