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The core certification program, Linux Professional, contains","datePublished":"2018-04-25","dateModified":"2018-04-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki43\/author\/lordneo\/#Person","name":"lordneo","url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki43\/author\/lordneo\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c9645c498c9701c88b89b8537773dd7c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c9645c498c9701c88b89b8537773dd7c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Enzyklop\u00e4die","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/wiki4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/download.jpg","url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/wiki4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/download.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/wiki4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/download.jpg","url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/wiki4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/download.jpg","width":100,"height":100},"url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki43\/linux-professional-institute-certification-programs\/","wordCount":2951,"articleBody":"Certificate for Linux operationLinux Professional Institute (LPI) offers three different certification tracks. The core certification program, Linux Professional, contains three different levels addressing distinct aspects of Linux system administration. The organization also offers an introductory Essentials program for beginners in Linux and open source, as well as an Open Technology track for professionals working with additional technologies such as DevOps and BSD.Table of ContentsAvailability and validity of the certifications[edit]Essentials Track[edit]Linux Essentials[edit]Linux Professional Institute Web Development Essentials[edit]Linux Professional Certification Track[edit]Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1[edit]LPIC-1 Exam 101 Topics[2][edit]LPIC-1 Exam 102 Topics[3][edit]Linux Professional Institute LPIC-2[edit]LPIC-2 Exam 201 Topics[5][edit]LPIC-2 Exam 202 Topics[6][edit]Linux Professional Institute LPIC-3[edit]LPIC-3 Mixed Environments[edit]LPIC-3 Exam 300 Topics[edit]LPIC-3 Security[edit]LPIC-3 Exam 303 Topics[edit]LPIC-3 Virtualization and High Availability[edit]LPIC-3 Exam 304 Topics[edit]LPIC-3 Virtualization and Containerization[edit]LPIC-3 Exam 305 Topics[edit]LPIC-3 High Availability and Storage Clusters[edit]LPIC-3 Exam 306 Topics[edit]Open Technology Track[edit]Linux Professional Institute DevOps Tools Engineer[17][edit]Linux Professional Institute BSD Specialist[edit]See also[edit]References[edit]External links[edit]Availability and validity of the certifications[edit]The exams are delivered onsite at Linux and open source events, or through the network of the test centres such as Pearson VUE.The validity of a LPI certification is 5 years. The exception is the Linux Essentials certificate, which has lifetime validity.Essentials Track[edit]The Essentials Program was created for candidates who are starting a career in open source or who wish to test their level of Linux knowledge.Linux Essentials[edit]Linux Essentials is an entry level certificate that was introduced in 2012. The exam tests the candidate\u2019s ability to use a basic command line editor and demonstrate an understanding of processes, programs and components of the Linux operating system.Current Version:1.6 (Exam code 010-160)Prerequisites:There are no prerequisites for this certificationRequirements:Passing the Linux Essentials 010 examValidity Period:LifetimeLanguages:English, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Dutch, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional),Italian, Spanish, French,Linux Professional Institute Web Development Essentials[edit]Linux Professional Institute Web Development Essentials focuses on the most important aspects of Web Development. Prerequisite is an understanding of the principles of software development, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, and SQL.Current Version:1.0 (Exam code 030-100)Prerequisites:There are no prerequisites for this certificationValidity Period:LifetimeLanguages:EnglishLinux Professional Certification Track[edit]The Linux Professional Certification Program consists of the LPIC-1, LPIC-2, and LPIC-3 certifications.LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 certifications are focusing on Linux System Administration. LPIC-3 level of certifications has several specialities: LPIC-3 Security, LPIC-3 Mixed Environments and LPIC-3 Virtualization and High AvailabilityLPIC-1 and LPIC-2 certifications each require passing two exams, while each LPIC-3 level of certification requires passing a single exam.Each exam has a series of topics which make up the exam objectives. Each objective has an associated weight that corresponds to the frequency of exam questions from that objective.Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1[edit]LPIC-1 was first published on 11 January 2000 and was originally called Linux Server Professional (LPIC-1).[1] The certification was revised in 2005, 2012, 2015 and 2018.[1]To be awarded the LPIC-1 certification the candidate must successfully pass two exams, 101 and 102. These can be taken in any order.LPIC-1 certifies the ability to perform maintenance tasks with the command line, install and configure a computer running Linux and be able to configure basic networking.Previously the 101 exam was split into two alternative exams, one including questions on the RPM Package Manager, and the other on Deb (file format). After the update in 2005 these have been merged into a single exam, and candidates are expected to know about both topics.Current Version:5.0 (Exam codes 101-500 and 102-500)Prerequisites:There are no prerequisites for this certificationRequirements:Passing exams 101 and 102Validity Period:5 yearsLanguages:English, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), SpanishPlanned languages to be released (2019): Italian, French,LPIC-1 Exam 101 Topics[2][edit]LPIC-1 Exam 102 Topics[3][edit]Shells and Shell ScriptingUser Interfaces and DesktopsAdministrative TasksEssential System ServicesNetworking FundamentalsSecurityLinux Professional Institute LPIC-2[edit]LPIC-2[4] is the second certification in LPI\u2019s multi-level professional certification program. This certification was first published on 29 November 2001 under the name Linux Network Professional (LPIC-2). The LPIC-2 certification was revised 2013 and February 2017.LPIC-2 certifies the ability to administer small to medium\u2013sized mixed networks, supervise assistants and advise the upper management.Prerequisites: The candidate must have an active LPIC-1 certification to receive your 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-2certification, but the LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 exams may be taken in any orderRequirements:Passing exams 201 and 202Validity Period:5 yearsLanguages:English, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), JapaneseLPIC-2 Exam 201 Topics[5][edit]Capacity PlanningLinux kernelSystem startupFilesystem and DevicesAdvanced Storage Device AdministrationNetworking ConfigurationSystem MaintenanceLPIC-2 Exam 202 Topics[6][edit]Domain Name ServerHttp ServicesFile SharingNetwork Client ManagementE-Mail ServicesSystem SecurityLinux Professional Institute LPIC-3[edit]The LPIC-3 Certification program is designed for the enterprise-level Linux professional and represents the highest level of LPI’s Linux Professional certification track. The LPIC-3 program consists of a single exam for each area of specialty; LPIC-3 300 Mixed Environment, LPIC-3 303 Security and LPIC-3 304 High Availability and Virtualization.In order to receive the LPIC-3 certification, candidate must have an active LPIC-2 certification, but the LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 exams may be taken in any order.Passing at least one of the 300 series specialty exams (300, 303 or 304) leads to the LPIC-3 certification.LPIC-3 Mixed Environments[edit]The LPIC-3 Mixed Environments certification covers the administration of Linux systems enterprise-wide in a mixed environment. [7]Current Version:3.0 (Exam code 300-300)Previous version:1.0 (Exam code 300-100), available until February 23rd, 2022Prerequisites:The candidate must have an active LPIC-2 certification to receive LPIC-3certification, but the LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 exams may be taken in any orderRequirements:Passing the 300 examValidity Period:5 yearsLanguages:English, JapaneseLPIC-3 Exam 300 Topics[edit]Detailed Objectives:[8]Samba BasicsSamba and Active Directory DomainsSamba Share ConfigurationSamba Client ConfigurationLinux Identity Management and File SharingLPIC-3 Security[edit]The LPIC-3 Security certification covers the administration of Linux systems enterprise-wide with an emphasis on security.[9]Current Version:3.0 (Exam code 303-300)Previous Version:2.0 (Exam code 303-200), available until April 4th, 2022Prerequisites:The candidate must have an active LPIC-2 certification to receive LPIC-3certification, but the LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 exams may be taken in any orderRequirements:Passing the 303 examValidity Period:5 yearsLanguages:EnglishLPIC-3 Exam 303 Topics[edit]Topics:[10]CryptographyHost SecurityAccess ControlNetwork SecurityThreats and Vulnerability AssessmentLPIC-3 Virtualization and High Availability[edit]The LPIC-3 Virtualization and High Availability certification covers the administration of Linux systems enterprise-wide with an emphasis on Virtualization and High Availability.[11]Current Version:2.0 (Exam code 304-200), retirement date 304 version 2.0: June 20th, 2022Prerequisites:The candidate must have an active LPIC-2 certification to receive LPIC-3certification, but the LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 exams may be taken in any orderRequirements:Passing the 304 examValidity Period:5 yearsLanguages:English, JapaneseLPIC-3 Exam 304 Topics[edit]Topics:[12]VirtualizationHigh Availability Cluster ManagementHigh Availability Cluster StorageLPIC-3 Virtualization and Containerization[edit]The LPIC-3 Virtualization and Containerization certification covers the administration of Linux systems enterprise-wide with an emphasis on virtualization and containerization.[13]Current Version:3.0 (Exam code 305-300)Prerequisites:The candidate must have an active LPIC-2 certification to receive LPIC-3certification, but the LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 exams may be taken in any orderRequirements:Passing the 305 examValidity Period:5 yearsLanguages:EnglishLPIC-3 Exam 305 Topics[edit]Topics:[14]Full VirtualizationContainer VirtualizationVM Deployment and ProvisioningLPIC-3 High Availability and Storage Clusters[edit]The LPIC-3 High Availability and Storage Clusters certification covers the administration of Linux systems enterprise-wide with an emphasis on high availability systems and storage.[15]Current Version:3.0 (Exam code 306-300)Prerequisites:The candidate must have an active LPIC-2 certification to receive LPIC-3certification, but the LPIC-2 and LPIC-3 exams may be taken in any orderRequirements:Passing the 306 examValidity Period:5 yearsLanguages:EnglishLPIC-3 Exam 306 Topics[edit]Topics:[16]High Availability Cluster ManagementHigh Availability Cluster StorageHigh Availability Distributed StorageSingle Node High AvailabilityOpen Technology Track[edit]Linux Professional Institute DevOps Tools Engineer[17][edit]Linux Professional Institute DevOps Tools Engineer was published October 16, 2017. The exam tests proficiency in open source tools such as configuration automation and container virtualization, which are used to implement the DevOps collaboration model.Current Version:1.0 (Exam code 701-100)Prerequisites:There are no prerequisites for this certification.Requirements:Passing the 701 examValidity Period:5 yearsLanguages:English, JapaneseLinux Professional Institute BSD Specialist[edit]Linux Professional Institute BSD Specialist certification focuses on the practical skills required to work successfully in a FreeBSD, NetBSD, or OpenBSD environment, and tests the knowledge and skills needed to administer BSD operating systems.[18]Current Version:1.0 (Exam code 702-100)Prerequisites:There are no prerequisites for this certification.Requirements:Passing the 702 examValidity Period:5 yearsLanguages:EnglishSee also[edit]References[edit]External links[edit]"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki43\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Enzyklop\u00e4die"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki43\/linux-professional-institute-certification-programs\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Linux Professional Institute Certification Programs"}}]}]