Pre-Requisites
It is recommended to be LPIC-1 certified before attending the course. The LPIC-2 examination consists of both exams LPI 201 and LPI 202. The LPIC-2 certification is then granted only if the candidate is LPIC-1 certified as well.

LPI 201 Objectives

1. Linux Kernel
2. System Startup
3. File systems
4. Hardware
5. System Maintenance
6. System Customization and Automation
7. Troubleshooting

Who Needs to Attend
System Administrators who are interested in gaining in depth knowledge of how to administer a Linux server. Users that are interested in obtaining a Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPI 201). Note: LPI 201 exam sold separately.

Course Contents

The Linux Kernel

1. Kernel Components
2. Compiling a Kernel
3. Patching a Kernel
4. Customising a Kernel

System Startup

1. Customising the Boot Process
2. System Recovery
3. Customised initrd

The Linux File system

1. Operating the Linux File system
2. Maintaining a Linux File system
3. Configuring auto mount

Hardware and Software Configuration

1. Software RAID
2. LVM Configuration
3. CD Burners and Linux
4. Configuring PCMCIA Devices

File and Service Sharing

1. Samba Client Tools
2. Configuring a SAMBA Server
3. Configuring an NFS Server
4. Setting up an NFS Client

System Maintenance

1. System Logging
2. Building Packaged (RPM) Software

System Automation

1. Writing Perl Scripts
2. Using the Perl taint Module
3. Installing Perl Modules (CPAN)
4. Check for Process Execution
5. Monitor Processes and Generate Alerts 6. Using rsync