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LPI Linux Essentials (010-160): Complete Certification Prep

Learn and practice the fundamentals of Linux Essentials to pass the LPI (010-160) exam and earn your certification!

(LPI-010-160) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-192-5
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Level up your Linux administration skills with the all-inclusive LPI Linux Essentials training course and get ready for the 010-160 certification exam. It focuses on the fundamentals focusing on topics like operating systems, software licensing, command-line usage, file management, networking, and security. Other than exploring process management (package management & log files), you’ll also learn how to use popular editors like nano and vi for text file editing. With a structured study plan and continued practice, you’ll be a linux expert by the end of this course and pass the LPI Linux essentials 010-160 certification exam easily. Make the best use of our gamified fun-learning features like hands-on Labs for practice, pre & post-assessments, test-preps, quizzes, videos along with expert guidance from experienced Instructors (add-on), and AI tutor (add-on) for a better learning experience.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Understanding of operating systems, Linux distributions, and open-source software
  • Navigate through the Linux environment, managing files, and running programs
  • File management abilities to create, move, copy, and delete files and directories
  • Expertise in text editing with nano and vi
  • Write shell scripts for automation
  • Understanding of basic security concepts like user accounts, groups, permissions
  • Exposure to network connections, configuration, and troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of hardware components
  • Deep understanding of process management

 

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1

Introduction

  • Why Become Linux Certified?
  • Who Should Buy This course
  • How This course Is Organized
  • Conventions Used in This Course
  • Exam 010-160 Objectives
2

Selecting an Operating System

  • What Is an OS?
  • Investigating User Interfaces
  • Where Does Linux Fit in the OS World?
  • What Is a Distribution?
  • Embedded Linux Systems
  • Linux in the Cloud
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
3

Understanding Software Licensing

  • Investigating Software Licenses
  • Looking at the Free Software Foundation
  • Looking at the Open Source Initiative
  • Looking at the Creative Commons
  • Using Open Source Licenses
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
4

Investigating Linux's Principles and Philosophy

  • Linux Through the Ages
  • Using Open Source Software
  • Understanding OS Roles
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
5

Using Common Linux Programs

  • Using a Linux Desktop Environment
  • Working with Productivity Software
  • Using Server Programs
  • Managing Programming Languages
  • Handling Software Packages
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
6

Getting to Know the Command Line

  • Starting a Command Line
  • Running Programs
  • Using Shell Features
  • Getting Help Using Man Pages
  • Getting Help Using Info Pages
  • Finding Additional Documentation
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
7

Managing Hardware

  • Learning About Your CPU
  • Identifying Motherboard Capabilities
  • Sizing Your Power Supply
  • Understanding Disk Issues
  • Managing Displays
  • Handling USB Devices
  • Managing Drivers
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
8

Managing Files

  • Understanding Where Things Go
  • Exploring Files and Directories
  • Manipulating Files
  • Manipulating Directories
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
9

Searching, Extracting, and Archiving Data

  • Using Regular Expressions
  • Searching For and Extracting Data
  • Redirecting Input and Output
  • Archiving Data
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
10

Exploring Processes and Process Data

  • Understanding Package Management
  • Understanding the Process Hierarchy
  • Identifying Running Processes
  • Using Log Files
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
11

Editing Files

  • Understanding the Role of Text Files
  • Choosing an Editor
  • Editing Files with nano
  • Editing Files with vi
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
12

Creating Scripts

  • Beginning a Shell Script
  • Using Commands
  • Using Arguments
  • Using Variables
  • Using Conditional Expressions
  • Using Loops
  • Using Functions
  • Setting the Script’s Exit Value
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
13

Understanding Basic Security

  • Understanding Accounts
  • Using Account Tools
  • Working as root
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
14

Creating Users and Groups

  • Creating New Accounts
  • Modifying Accounts
  • Deleting Accounts
  • Managing Groups
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
15

Setting Ownership and Permissions

  • Setting Ownership
  • Setting Permissions
  • Using Special Permission Bits and File Features
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
16

Managing Network Connections

  • Configuring Network Features
  • Basic Network Troubleshooting
  • Advanced Network Troubleshooting
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

1

Using Common Linux Programs

  • Exploring the Fedora GUI App
2

Getting to Know the Command Line

  • Managing Processes
  • Viewing the Command History in the Terminal
  • Getting Help on the Command Line
3

Managing Hardware

  • Examining the System's CPU
  • Examining Hardware Devices
  • Viewing Disk Usage
  • Finding Hard Drives on a System
4

Managing Files

  • Performing Basic File Management
  • Creating a Hard Link
  • Finding Files
  • Exploring a File System
5

Searching, Extracting, and Archiving Data

  • Using Regular Expressions
  • Using the Redirection Operator
  • Using the grep and find Commands
  • Understanding Compression
6

Exploring Processes and Process Data

  • Using Red Hat Package Management Tools
  • Displaying Real-Time System Statistics
  • Displaying Process Information
7

Editing Files

  • Editing a Text File with nano and vi
  • Editing a Text File with nano
  • Editing a Text File with vi
8

Creating Scripts

  • Creating an Advanced Script
  • Making Simple Batch Files
  • Redirecting the Output
9

Understanding Basic Security

  • Reviewing Account Settings
  • Managing Users and Groups
  • Using the who Command
10

Setting Ownership and Permissions

  • Exploring File Permissions
  • Exploring Permission Management in Linux
11

Managing Network Connections

  • Finding a Mail Server for a Specified Domain
  • Finding Network Information
  • Testing Network Connectivity
  • Finding Applications That Provide TCP Network Services

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It is an industry-recognised certification that validates your skills and knowledge of Linux fundamentals. The course content focuses on open-source software, Linux components, command line, security, and networking.

You don’t need any formal training or experience for this course.

Absolutely YES! It will validate your understanding of the Linux environment and upscales your skill development, enhancing your career prospects.

This cert prep: LIP linux essential (010-160) online course serves as a comprehensive guide to learning.Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional wanting to upgrade your Linux administration and open-source development skills, this course will benefit you greatly.

A good foundation in Linux is an important starting point for mapping a successful career in open-source development. There are a number of entry-level jobs you can look out for including in system administration, technical support, or network engineering.

The exam cost is USD 100.

You can enroll for an online program that specializes in exam preparation. uCertify is one such platform that offers online training programs, fully loaded with interactive lessons, hand-on-Labs, gamified test-preps, and assessments. The course content is totally aligned with the exam objective and helps you prepare and pass the certification easily.

Passing this exam depends on your level of preparation.With a consistent study plan and focused practice, you can easily earn the certification.

There are 40 questions in the exam.

The duration of this exam  is 60 minutes.

There is no expiry. Once you are LPI certified, it’s valid for valid for a lifetime.

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