LPIC-2: Certified Linux Engineer

LPIC-2 is the second certification in the Multi-Level Certification program of the Linux Professional Institute (LPI). The certification proves that you are in charge of the administration of small to medium mixed networks

Current version:
4.5
Objectives:
Requirements:
Passing exams 201 and 202
Validity:
5 years
Prerequisits:
You 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
Languages:
English, German, Japanese
20% increase in bonus pay for LPIC-1 Certified Linux Administrators
The Foote Partners report IT Skills and Certification Index, 2013
33% increase in bonus pay for LPIC-2 Certified Linux Engineers in only 3-months
The Foote Partners report IT Skills and Certification Index, 2013
25% growth in bonus pay for LPIC-3 Linux Enterprise Professionals in one year
The Foote Partners report IT Skills and Certification Index, 2013

LPIC-2: Certified Linux Engineer

LPIC-2 is the second certification in the multi-level certification program of the Linux Professional Institute (LPI). The certification proves that you are in charge of the administration of small to medium mixed networks


To become LPIC-2 certified the candidate must be able to:

  • Perform advanced system administration, including common tasks regarding the Linux kernel, system startup and maintenance
  • Perform advanced Management of block storage and file systems as well as advanced networking and authentication and system security, including firewall and VPN
  • Install and configure fundamental network services, including DHCP, DNS,  SSH, Web servers, file servers using FTP, NFS and Samba, email delivery
  • Supervise assistants and advise management on automation and purchases.


LPIC-2 201 Topics
  • Capacity Planning
  • Linux Kernel
  • System Startup
  • Filesystem and Devices
  • Advanced Storage Device Administration
  • Networking Configuration
  • System Maintenance