Cert Prep: LPI Linux Essentials (010-160)

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Free Online Course: Cert Prep: LPI Linux Essentials (010-160) provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 7 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Cert Prep: LPI Linux Essentials (010-160) is taught by Jason Dion.

Overview
  • Prepare for the LPI Linux Essentials (010-160) certification exam. Study topics from the five domains of the exam while you learn essential Linux concepts.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • LPI Linux essentials
    • About the exam
    1. Evolution of Linux
    • Introduction to Linux
    • Open-source philosophy
    • Linux distributions
    • Distribution life cycle
    • Comparing distributions
    • Embedded systems
    • Hardware requirements
    • Installing Linux
    • OS differences
    2. Open-Source Applications
    • What is open source?
    • Cost of open source
    • Desktop and server apps
    • Languages and tools
    • Package installs and repositories
    3. The Linux Environment
    • Linux desktop environment
    • Programs and software
    • Linux shell and commands
    • Managing software packages
    4. The Command Line
    • Basic shell
    • Command-line syntax
    • Variables
    • Quoting
    • Proper command usage
    • Man and info pages
    5. Directories and Files
    • Introduction to Linux filesystem
    • Linux filesystem key features
    • Navigating files and directories
    • File creation and management
    • Creating links
    • Wildcards and case sensitivity
    • Manipulating directories
    • Manipulating files and directories
    6. Searching and Extracting Data from Files and Archiving
    • Command-line pipes
    • I/O redirection
    • Piping and redirection
    • Basic regular expressions
    • Archiving files
    • Data search and extraction
    7. Scripting Basics
    • Text files and text editors
    • Using vi and nano
    • Beginning a shell script
    • Commands
    • Arguments
    • Variables
    • Conditional expressions
    • Loops and functions
    • Exit value
    • Turning commands into a script
    8. Processes and Process Data
    • Package management principles
    • Package management systems
    • Using RPM and DEB
    • Process hierarchy
    • Identifying running processes
    • Measuring memory use
    • Log files
    • The kernel ring buffer
    9. Networking Basics
    • Network features
    • Configuring a network connection
    • Network testing
    • Network protection
    • Connecting to a network
    10. User Accounts and Groups
    • Understanding user accounts
    • Account security
    • Understanding groups
    • Using account tools
    • Creating accounts from the shell
    • Modifying and deleting accounts
    • Managing groups
    • Working as root
    11. Managing File Ownership and Permission
    • Setting ownership
    • Setting ownership demonstration
    • Understanding permissions
    • Permission strings and setting the umask
    • Using sticky bits
    • Using special execute permissions
    • Hiding files and directories
    • Setting permissions
    Conclusion
    • Next steps