LPI Linux Essentials Certification Course

Pass the LPI Linux Essentials Exam and Fast-Track Your IT Career!

Unlock the door to a thriving IT career with this all-inclusive LPI Linux Essentials Certification Course. Designed for complete beginners, this course provides a solid foundation in Linux, preparing you to ace the LPI Linux Essentials Certification exam (010-160) on your first attempt.

Why Take This Course?

Certification Success: Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to confidently pass the LPI Linux Essentials Certification exam.
Hands-On Learning: Dive deep into Linux fundamentals with practical demonstrations on Debian/Ubuntu and RedHat/Fedora systems.
Comprehensive Coverage: From understanding open-source software and licensing to mastering the command line, we’ve got you covered.
Expert Instruction: Learn from an industry professional with decades of experience in Linux and open-source technologies.
Career Advancement: Validate your skills and stand out in the competitive IT job market.

What You’ll Learn:

Linux Fundamentals: Explore the history of Linux and its role in today’s technology landscape.
Software Installation: Master package management and software installation across different Linux distributions.
File Management: Navigate the Linux file system and efficiently manage files and directories.
User and Group Management: Set up and manage users, groups, and permissions to secure your system.
Command-Line Proficiency: Harness powerful command-line tools to automate tasks and enhance productivity.
Networking and Security: Build a solid foundation in networking concepts and learn essential security practices.

Who Should Enroll?

Aspiring IT Professionals: Kickstart your career by gaining essential Linux skills.
Certification Seekers: Anyone aiming to obtain the LPI Linux Essentials Certification.
Complete Beginners: No prior Linux experience needed—we start from the ground up.
Career Changers: Transition into tech roles with confidence and validated skills.
Tech Enthusiasts: Deepen your understanding of Linux and open-source applications.

Take the Next Step

Linux skills are in high demand. Whether you’re starting your IT journey or looking to validate your expertise, this course is your gateway to success.

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The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source

Intro to the Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems

The Linux Kernel, Linux Operating Systems, and Linux Distributions

Red Hat-Based Linux Distributions

Debian-Based Distros, Including Ubuntu

Desktop vs Server Linux Distros (GUI vs CLI)

Independent and Specialized Linux Distributions: Raspbian, SUSE, SLES, and Android

Embedded Systems Powered by Linux

The Role of Linux in Cloud Computing

Summary of the Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems

Quiz: Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems

Major Open Source Applications – Introduction

Open Source Desktop Applications

Open Source Server Applications

Software Development Tools on Linux

Installing Packages and Software on Linux

Demonstration of Installing Software on Debian/Ubuntu Systems

Demonstration of Installing Software on RedHat/Fedora Systems

Major Open Source Applications Summary

Quiz: Major Open Source Applications

Intro to Open Source Software and Licensing

Free and Open Source Software: The Foundation of Linux

Software Distribution Philosophies: Proprietary, Free, and Open Source

Software Licensing Essentials: GPL, BSD, Creative Commons and More

Open Source Business Models: Monetizing Free Software

Summary of Open Source Software and Licensing

Quiz: Open Source Software and Licensing

Intro to ICT Skills and Working in Linux

The Linux Desktop vs The Linux Command Line

Linux Desktop Environments (Gnome, KDE, and Others)

Terminals and Terminal Emulators

Common Software and Industry Use Cases for Linux Including Cloud Computing

Privacy and Security

Encryption Techniques Employed on Linux

Summary of ICT Skills and Working in Linux

Quiz: ICT Skills and Working in Linux

Finding Your Way on a Linux System

Intro to Command Line Basics

Linux Shell Basics and the Command Line Prompt

Basic / Essential Linux Commands

Exercise (Optional)

Linux Command Options and Arguments

Shell Variables and Environment Variables

Special Characters, Wildcards, Quoting, and Escaping on the Linux Command Line

Internal and External Linux Commands

Summary of Command Line Basics

Quiz: Command Line Basics

Intro to Using the Command Line to Get Help

Common Ways to Get Help on Linux Command Line

Demonstration of the Man Command

Demonstration of the Info Command

Demonstration of the /usr/share/doc Directory

Demonstration of the -h and –help Command Options

Demonstration of a Search Engine for Linux Help

Summary of Using the Command Line to Get Help

Quiz: Using the Command Line to Get Help

The find and locate Commands

Quiz: The find and locate Commands

Intro to Using Directories and Listing Files

Linux File and Directory Basics

Creating and Naming Files and Directories On Linux

The Hierarchical Structure of Linux Directories

Understanding the Linux Current Working Directory

Absolute and Relative Paths

Linux Directory Shortcuts Demo

Essential Linux Directories and the FHS

The Linux ls Command and Options

Recursion in Bash

Summary of Using Directories and Listing Files

Quiz: Using Directories and Listing Files

Intro to Creating, Moving and Deleting Files

Understanding Files and Directories

Creating Directories and Viewing Directory Hierarchies

Creating Files Using the touch and echo Commands

Viewing the Contents of Files Using the cat, more, and less Commands

Copying Files and Directories with the cp Command

Moving and Renaming Files and Directories with the mv Command

Deleting Files and Directories using the rm and rmdir Commands

Globbing: Using Wildcards and Regular Expressions

Summary of Creating, Moving and Deleting Files

Quiz: Creating, Moving and Deleting Files

The Power of the Command Line

Intro to Searching and Extracting Data from Files

The head and tail Commands

The sort Command

The cut Command

The grep Command

Introduction to I/O Redirection in Linux

Linux I/O Streams (stdin, stdout, and stderr) and Redirection Operators

Linux Error Redirection

The Null Device: /dev/null

Combining I/O Streams in Linux

Redirecting Standard Input From a File

Here Documents (Heredocs)

Linux Pipes and Combining Commands

Regular Expressions and Enhanced Searches with Grep

Summary of Searching and Extracting Data from Files

Quiz: Searching and Extracting Data from Files

Intro to Archiving Files on the Linux Command Line

Introduction to the Tar Command

Creating Tar Archives

Using tar with Absolute Paths

Displaying the Contents of a tar Archive

Extracting Data from Tarballs

File Compression Basics: Algorithms, Ratios, and Lossless/Lossy Compression

Common Compression Utilities and Tools

Using Compression with the tar Command

Zip and Creating Windows-Compatible Archives

Summary of Archiving Files on the Linux Command Line

Quiz: Archiving Files on the Linux Command Line

Intro to Turning Commands into a Script

What Is a Script and How Do You Create One?

Vi and Vim Basics for Linux Users

Nano Editor Basics

Linux Shell Scripting Basics: Writing and Executing

Shell Scripting Best Practices and Conventions: Naming, Shebangs, and Comments

Environment Variables and Local Variables in Shell Scripts

Using Arguments in Shell Scripts

Shell Script Conditional Statements: if, elif (else if), else, and tests

String, Integer, and File Comparison Operators in Bash Shell Scripts

Exit Codes in Shell Scripts

Shell Scripting For Loops (Iteration)

Summary of Turning Commands into a Script

Quiz: Turning Commands into a Script

The Linux Operating System

Intro to Choosing an Operating System

Operating System Selection Criteria

Major Operating Systems

Linux Distribution Lifecycles

Linux Distribution Types and Purposes

Choosing an Operating System – Summary

Quiz: Choosing an Operating System

Intro to Understanding Computer Hardware

Power Supplies and Cooling

Devices and Peripherals

Summary of Understanding Computer Hardware

Quiz: Understanding Computer Hardware

Intro to Where Data is Stored

The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) and How Linux Directories are Organized

Where to Find Executable Files on Linux

Linux Configuration File Locations

Summary of Executable and Configuration Files within the FHS

Intro to Linux Boot, Device, and Log Files: /boot, /dev, and /var/log

The Linux Boot Process and Boot Files Stored in /boot

Linux Device Files and the /dev Directory

Linux System Logging: syslogd, journald, and /var/log

The Kernel Ring Buffer

Viewing Binary Log Files with journalctl

Summary of Linux Boot, Device, and Log Files

The /proc Virtual File System

Linux Process Management and Monitoring

The /sys Virtual File System

Summary of Where Data is Stored

Quiz: Where Data is Stored

Intro to Your Computer on the Network

The OSI and TCP/IP Network Models

Layers of the TCP/IP Model

Packet Switching

Domain Name System (DNS)

The ping Command

The Link Layer of the OSI Model

The IPv4 Protocol

Subnets and Network Address Translation (NAT)

IPv4 Routing and Allocating IP Addresses

The IPv6 Protocol

Network Sockets

Summary of Your Computer on the Network

Quiz: Your Computer on the Network

Intro to Basic Security and Identifying User Types

Linux Account Types: Superuser, System, Service, and Standard Users

Linux User Groups

User Account Properties: Login Shells, Home Directories, and Primary Groups

Displaying User Information, id, who, w, last, lastb Commands

Acquiring Superuser Privileges: su, sudo, and visudo Explained

User Configuration Files in Linux

Summary of Basic Security and Identifying User Types

Quiz: Basic Security and Identifying User Types

Intro to Creating Linux Users and Groups

Linux User and Group Configuration Files

Managing Linux User Accounts

Configuring Default Linux User Settings

Managing Linux Groups

Summary of Creating Linux Users and Groups

Quiz: Creating Linux Users and Groups

Intro to Managing File Permissions and Ownership

Viewing File and Directory Permissions with the ls Command

Understanding Linux File and Directory Permissions

Modifying File and Directory Permissions on Linux

Summary of Modifying File and Directory Permissions on Linux

Managing File and Directory Ownership on Linux

Special Permissions: SUID, SGID, and the Sticky Bit

Summary of Managing File Permissions and Ownership

Quiz: Managing File Permissions and Ownership

Intro to Special Directories and Files

Temporary Files and Directories

Creating and Managing Hard Links

Creating and Managing Symbolic Links

Summary of Special Directories and Files

Quiz: Special Directories and Files

Preparing for the LPI Linux Essentials Certification Exam

LPI Linux Essentials Exam: Format, Preparation, Scheduling, and Test Day Tips

Practical Exam Strategies for Acing the LPI Linux Essentials Certification Exam

Practice Exams

Practice Exam 1

Practice Exam 2

Practice Exam 3

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