LPI Level 2 Exam 201: Curriculum Outline

Linux User Notification and Device Management

Overview/Description
Because Linux and UNIX were designed from inception as multi-user operating systems, there is often the need for a system administrator to provide information about system status and future availability to all users. Rather than send an e-mail to all users, Linux provides facilities for an administrator to post public notices and messages for all users to see. This course covers the methods available to a system administrator for user notification. This course also demonstrates the system used by Linux to detect and initialize hardware devices on the system - both those found during boot up, as well as those plugged in later such as USB flash drives. This course is for people taking Advanced Level Linux Professional (LPIC-2) Exam 201.

Target Audience
Administrators who are rolling out and supporting Linux in the enterprise; individuals seeking internationally recognized, distribution-neutral Linux certification

Prerequisites
Candidates 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.

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Linux User Notification and Device Management

Show local login messages to users

Show network login messages to users

Show the message of the day to users

Show fortunes to users

Show wall messages to users

Show shutdown alert messages to users

Display logon messages to users

Display a wall message to users

Display a shutdown alert message to users

Create udev rules for devices

Create SYMLINK rules for devices

Create persistent names for devices

Create ownership and permission rules for devices

Create rules for a device

Recognize how the SysFS file system is used in kernel processes

Course Number:
lu_lalp_a01_it_enus

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E-mail and Security in Linux

Overview/Description
Linux has networking and system security as two of its fundamental design goals. Linux functions as the e-mail server for a large number of businesses and organizations. Those wishing to provide POP3 and IMAP mail access often turn to a system such as Courier or Dovecot to provide these services. This course demonstrates how to configure these systems. In addition, because of its strong-networked and secure framework, Linux can be configured as an excellent network router for small to medium applications. This course demonstrates how to configure Linux as a router and also provides the learner with the groundwork for securing and testing the security of a Linux installation. This course is for people taking Advanced Level Linux Professional (LPIC-2) Exam 201.

Target Audience
Administrators who are rolling out and supporting Linux in the enterprise; individuals seeking internationally recognized, distribution-neutral Linux certification

Prerequisites
Candidates 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.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

E-mail and Security in Linux

Install the Courier mail server

Perform the post-installation of the Courier mail server

Configure the Courier IMAP service

Configure the Courier POP3 service

Configure Dovecot mail server users

Configure Dovecot mail server authentication

Configure the Dovecot mail location

Configure the Dovecot mail server for the POP3 service

Install the Courier mail server

Perform Courier post-installation tasks

Configure the Courier IMAP and POP3 services

Customize Dovecot mailbox location

Manage firewall filter rules

Secure a network using SNAT and IP masquerading

Configure and display network routes

Configure port redirection

Configure Fail2ban to avoid brute-force attacks

Configure Snort Inlines intrusion prevention system

Configure Snort for intrusion detection

Configure the nmap port-scanning tool

Configure a Linux router

Secure the Linux system

Course Number:
lu_lalp_a02_it_enus

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Linux Kernel Compilation and Linux Startup

Overview/Description
To describe how to compile the Linux kernel and configure system startup files.

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the intermediate skills required as a Linux system administrator.

Prerequisites
A knowledge of basic Linux system administration

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Linux Kernel Compilation and Linux Startup

Identify the characteristics of Linux kernels and kernel modules

Recognize the procedure for compiling and installing a Linux kernel

Compile and install a Linux kernel

Patch a Linux kernel

Configure kernel modules and modify kernel settings

Customize Linux system startup and boot processes

Recognize how to manipulate the Linux boot process and recover from filesystem failures

Customize Linux system startup and perform system recovery tasks

Course Number:
lu_lalp_a03_it_enus

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Linux File Sharing and Filesystem Management

Overview/Description
To describe techniques for managing the Linux filesystem and configuring file and service sharing.

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the intermediate skills required as a Linux system administrator.

Prerequisites
A knowledge of basic Linux system administration

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Linux File Sharing and Filesystem Management

Identify the commands and utilities used to create and configure the Linux filesystem

Use system utilities to maintain a Linux filesystem

Configure filesystem automounting and create a filesystem for CD-ROMs

Create and configure a Linux filesystem

Configure a Samba server and access it from Linux

Configure the Network File System (NFS)

Configure a Samba server and the Network File System (NFS)

Identify the tasks required to configure DHCP on Linux systems

Course Number:
lu_lalp_a04_it_enus

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Linux Network Configuration

Overview/Description
To describe techniques for configuring network clients and DNS services.

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the intermediate skills required as a Linux system administrator.

Prerequisites
A knowledge of basic Linux system administration

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Linux Network Configuration

Configure a Linux client for networking

Identify the requirements for a Linux VPN implementation and distinguish between troubleshooting utilities

Perform network client configuration tasks

Recognize how to perform basic BIND 8/9 configuration tasks

Create a DNS zone file and test the DNS configuration

Configure DNS zones on a Linux system

Identify methods for securing a Linux DNS server

Course Number:
lu_lalp_a05_it_enus

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Linux Network Services

Overview/Description
To describe how to configure mail and news services and install web servers.

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the intermediate skills required as a Linux system administrator.

Prerequisites
A knowledge of basic Linux system administration

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Linux Network Services

Configure a Majordomo mailing list

Recognize the components and features of typical e-mail service configurations

Use Procmail to manage mail traffic

Recognize the commands and files used to install and configure a news server

Configure mail and news services

Recognize the procedure for installing and configuring an Apache Server

Configure virtual hosting on an Apache web server and install an SSL certificate

Identify characteristics of Apache web server and virtual hosting configurations

Recognize the key characteristics and security features of Squid

Course Number:
lu_lalp_a06_it_enus

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Linux System Maintenance and Hardware Configuration

Overview/Description
To outline methods for configuring hardware devices and to describe common system maintenance tasks.

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the intermediate skills required as a Linux system administrator.

Prerequisites
A knowledge of basic Linux system administration

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Linux System Maintenance and Hardware Configuration

Configure and implement software RAID

Identify procedures for installing new hardware devices in Linux

Recognize how to configure kernel options to support hardware devices

Configure software RAID and logical volumes

Recognize utilities and commands used to configure PCMCIA devices

Configure system logging

Recognize the procedure for building DEB and RPM packages

Identify factors to consider when formulating a backup plan

Configure system logging and recognize the requirements for a debian package installation

Course Number:
lu_lalp_a07_it_enus

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Linux Security

Overview/Description
To describe methods for securing Linux system resources.

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the intermediate skills required as a Linux system administrator.

Prerequisites
A knowledge of basic Linux system administration

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Linux Security

Recognize how to configure NIS

Recognize how to install and configure an LDAP server

Recognize how to configure PAM authentication

Configure LDAP and PAM authentication

Recognize the characteristics of IP chains and IP tables

Identify methods for restricting access to FTP servers

Recognize how to configure OpenSSH

Configure TCP wrappers

Restrict access to system resources using OpenSSH and TCP wrappers

Course Number:
lu_lalp_a08_it_enus

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Linux System Troubleshooting

Overview/Description
To describe how to troubleshoot local system and networking issues in Linux.

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the intermediate skills required as a Linux system administrator.

Prerequisites
A knowledge of basic Linux system administration

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Linux System Troubleshooting

Recognize how to create boot disks and root disks

Determine, from the boot-up text, the distinction between the four stages of the boot sequence

Recognize the characteristics of LILO and determine the cause of LILO errors

Create a boot disk and troubleshoot boot errors

Identify the source of common local system configuration problems

Identify factors that can affect the performance of shell programs

Recognize how to troubleshoot common network problems

Use appropriate tools and commands to determine the source of network problems

Course Number:
lu_lalp_a09_it_enus

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