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Experienced Linux Administrator (LPIC-2 202)
Develop your expertise in Linux network services with LPIC-2 202. Work through the commands, configurations and operational tasks needed to administer these services with greater independence.
- Duration
- 4 days 28 hours
- Code
- LPI202 Code
- Certification
- LPIC-2 : Linux Engineer Certification
Accredited training for the LPIC-2 : Linux Engineer certification.
Presentation
Continue your LPIC-2 certification pathway with this course preparing you for LPIC-2 202. This examination is the second requirement for Linux Professional Institute LPIC-2 certification.
During these Linux classes, you will review and deepen your knowledge of mixed-network administration. You will learn how to install and configure a DNS server, a web server and a file server on Linux, then explore network protocol implementation and other services such as VPNs and email servers.
The course concludes with a mock examination to assess your understanding of every topic covered. After this assessment, you can take LPIC-2 202-450, included in our offer. Passing it enables you to obtain the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) LPIC-2 Linux Engineer professional certification.
Objectives
The objectives of this LPIC-2 202 course are to:
- Configure and secure a DNS server.
- Install and configure Apache and Nginx web servers.
- Configure Samba and NFS file servers for file sharing.
- Configure and manage a DHCP server for network client management.
- Configure incoming and outgoing mail servers.
- Manage and install security services for GNU/Linux.
- Pass LPI 202-450 and obtain LPIC-2 certification.
Program
Configure the domain name server
- Configure BIND as an authoritative DNS server with recursive caching.
- Create forward and reverse zone files and root server hints.
- Configure a DNS server to run as a non-root user in a chroot environment.
Install and configure the web server
- Monitor server load and performance.
- Restrict user access.
- Configure scripting language module support and user authentication settings.
- Configure server options to restrict access to resources.
- Configure virtual servers and customise file access.
- Configure a web server to provide HTTPS.
- Install and configure a proxy server, including access rules, authentication and resource usage.
- Install and configure an Nginx reverse proxy.
Implement file sharing
- Configure Samba as a standalone server and integrate it as an Active Directory domain member.
- Configure basic CIFS and printer shares.
- Troubleshoot installation problems.
- Export file systems with NFS: access restrictions, mounting an NFS file system on a client and securing the NFS service.
Manage network clients
- Configure a DHCP server.
- Configure default and per-client options.
- Add static addresses and BOOTP clients.
- Configure the DHCP relay agent and maintain the DHCP server.
- Configure PAM authentication using the available methods.
- Query and update LDAP server data.
- Import and add entries, and manage and create users.
- Configure a basic OpenLDAP server, including LDIF and access control.
Configure email services
- Manage a mail server, including email aliases, quotas and virtual domains.
- Implement software to filter, sort and control users' incoming email.
- Install and configure POP and IMAP services.
Configure advanced system security
- Configure IP packet forwarding and network address translation (NAT and IP masquerading).
- Configure port forwarding, manage filtering rules and prevent attacks.
- Configure an FTP server for anonymous downloads and uploads.
- Configure and secure an SSH server, including key management and user SSH configuration.
- Tunnel an application protocol through SSH and manage SSH connections.
- Receive security alerts from various sources.
- Install, configure and run intrusion detection systems.
- Apply patches for bugs and security issues.
- Configure a virtual private network (VPN) and secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections.
Prepare for the LPIC-2 202-450 examination
- Take a mock examination and review the answers as a group.
- Take the official examination:
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Format: multiple-choice questions.
- Number of questions: 60.
- Languages: English, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese and Spanish.
Audience
This course is intended for experienced Linux professionals:
- Professionals wishing to continue their LPIC-2 certification pathway.
Prerequisites
The Linux LPIC-2 202 course requires the following:
- An active LPIC-1 certification ¹.
- A pass in the LPIC-2 201-450 examination ¹.
- At least 1 year of professional experience administering a GNU/Linux system or one of its distributions.
- A good command of English, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese or Spanish to take the Linux LPIC-2 202 examination.
¹ These 3 LPIC courses will enable you to meet these requirements:
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
- Mock exam
Course highlights
A Linux trainer certified at every Linux Professional Institute (LPI) level; extensive practical exercises; official course materials; a mock examination; and the official LPIC-2 202-450 examination included.
Dates and sessions
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