202-450: Linux Engineer

LPIC-2 is the second certification in the multi-level professional certification program of the Linux Professional Institute (LPI). The LPIC-2 will validate the candidate's ability to administer small to medium–sized mixed networks.

Current version: 4.5 (Exam codes 202-450)

Objectives: 202-450

Prerequisites: The candidate must have an active LPIC-1 certification to receive the LPIC-2 certification.

Requirements: Passing exams 202. Each 90-minute exam is 60 multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions.

Validity period: 5​ years unless retaken or higher level is achieved.

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Languages for exams available in VUE test centers: English, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian)

Languages for exams available online via OnVUE: English

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.