Certified Linux Engineer (LPIC-2)
Credential: Certified Linux Engineer (LPIC-2)
Credentialing Agency: Linux Professional Institute (LPI)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The Certified Linux Engineer (LPIC-2) is the second certification in Linux Professional Institute's multi-level professional certification program. The LPIC-2 will validate a candidate's ability to administer small to medium-sized mixed networks. 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. To obtain the LPIC-2 certification, a candidate must pass two exams in which the candidate should be able to administer a small to medium-sized site, plan, implement, maintain, keep consistent, secure, and troubleshoot a small mixed (MS, Linux) network, supervise assistants, and advise management on automation and purchases. There are no experience or education requirements that must be met prior to taking the exam(s).
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Linux Engineer (LPIC-2)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: LPIC-1
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Linux Professional Institute (LPI)
1024 Iron Point Road
Suite #100-2144
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 357-6625
Fax: (916) 357-6501
Contact Page
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
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.
Written Exam Exam 201
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Capacity Planning
- Measure and troubleshoot resource usage
- Predict future resource needs
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Linux Kernel
- Kernel components
- Compiling a kernel
- Kernel runtime management and troubleshooting
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System Startup
- Customising SysV-init system startup
- System recovery
- Alternate bootloaders
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Filesystem and Devices
- Operating the Linux filesystem
- Maintaining a Linux filesystem
- Creating and configuring filesystem options
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Advanced Storage Device Administration
- Configuring RAID
- Adjusting storage device access
- Logical volume manager
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Networking Configuration
- Basic networking configuration
- Advanced network configuration and troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting network issues
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System Maintenance
- Make and install programs from source
- Backup operations
- Notify users on system-related isues
Written Exam Exam 202
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Domain Name Server
- Basic DNS server configuration
- Create and maintain DNS zones
- Securing a DNS server
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Web Services
- Implementing a web server
- Apache configuration for HTTPS
- Implementing a proxy server
- Implementing Nginx as a web server and a reverse proxy
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File Sharing
- SAMBA server configuration
- NFS server configuration
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Network Client Management
- DHCP configuration
- PAM authentication
- LDAP client usage
- Configuring an OpenLDAP server
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E-Mail Services
- Using e-mail servers
- Managing local e-mail delivery
- Managing remote e-mail delivery
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System Security
- Configuring a router
- Securing FTP servers
- Secure shell (SSH)
- Security tasks
- OpenVPN
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Linux Engineer (LPIC-2) examination:
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
For more information on the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Linux Engineer (LPIC-2)
Renewal Period: 5 years