Syllabus

Introduction

LPI Linux Essentials

About the Exam

1. Evolution of Linux

• Overview of Linux
• Philosophy of Open Source
• Linux Distributions
• Life Cycle of Distributions
• Comparison of Different Distributions
• Embedded Linux Systems
• Hardware Requirements
• Installing Linux
• Differences between Operating Systems

2. Open-Source Applications

• Definition of Open Source
• Cost Benefits of Open Source Software
• Applications for Desktop and Servers
• Programming Languages and Tools
• Installing Packages and Using Repositories

3. The Linux Environment

• Understanding the Linux Desktop Environment
• Working with Programs and Software
• Using the Linux Shell and Commands
• Managing Software Packages

4. The Command Line

• Introduction to Shell
• Command-line Syntax
• Understanding Variables
• Using Quoting
• Correct Command Usage
• Using Man and Info Pages

5. Directories and Files

• Introduction to Linux File System
• Key Features of the Linux File System
• Navigating Files and Directories
• Creating and Managing Files
• Creating Links
• Understanding Wildcards and Case Sensitivity
• Manipulating Directories and Files

6. Searching and Extracting Data from Files and Archiving

• Using Command-line Pipes
• I/O Redirection Techniques
• Piping and Redirection Concepts
• Introduction to Regular Expressions
• Archiving Files
• Searching and Extracting Data from Files

7. Scripting Basics

• Working with Text Files and Editors
• Using Text Editors (vi and nano)
• Starting a Shell Script
• Understanding Commands and Arguments
• Working with Variables
• Using Conditional Expressions
• Understanding Loops and Functions
• Exit Values in Scripts
• Converting Commands into Scripts

8. Processes and Process Data

• Principles of Package Management
• Package Management Systems
• Using RPM and DEB
• Understanding Process Hierarchy
• Identifying Running Processes
• Measuring Memory Usage
• Working with Log Files
• The Kernel Ring Buffer

9. Networking Basics

• Key Features of Networking
• Configuring Network Connections
• Network Testing Techniques
• Protecting Networks
• Connecting to Networks

10. User Accounts and Groups

• Understanding User Accounts
• Ensuring Account Security
• Understanding Groups
• Managing Accounts and Groups from the Shell
• Creating, Modifying, and Deleting Accounts
• Working with Root Privileges

11. Managing File Ownership and Permissions

• Setting File Ownership
• Understanding and Setting Permissions
• Using the Umask
• Special Execute Permissions and Sticky Bits
• Hiding Files and Directories