LPIC-2: Linux Engineer

LPIC-2 is the second certification in LPI’s multi-level professional certification program. The LPIC-2 will validate the candidate's ability to administer small to medium–sized mixed networks. The candidate must have an active LPIC-1 certification to receive LPIC-2 certification, but the LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 exams may be taken in any order.

Current Version: 4.5 (Exam codes 201-450 and 202-450)

Prerequisites: The candidate must have an active LPIC-1 certification to receive LPIC-2 certification, but the LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 exams may be taken in any order

Requirements: Passing exams 201 and 202

Validity Period: 5 years

Languages: English and German

To become LPIC-2 certified the candidate must be able to:

◈ perform advanced system administration, including common tasks regarding the Linux kernel, system startup and maintenance;

◈ perform advanced Management of block storage and file systems as well as advanced networking and authentication and system security, including firewall and VPN;

◈ install and configure fundamental network services, including DHCP, DNS,  SSH, Web servers, file servers using FTP, NFS and Samba, email delivery; and

◈ supervise assistants and advise management on automation and purchases.

Exam 201 Topics

◈ Capacity Planning

◈ Linux Kernel

◈ System Startup

◈ Filesystem and Devices

◈ Advanced Storage Device Administration

◈ Networking Configuration

◈ System Maintenance

LPIC-2 Exam 201 Objectives

Exam 202 Topics

◈ Domain Name Server

◈ Web Services

◈ File Sharing

◈ Network Client Management

◈ E-Mail Services

◈ System Security

LPIC-2 Exam 202 Objectives