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About LPIC-1

LPIC-1 is the first certification in the multi-level Linux professional certification program of the Linux Professional Institute (LPI). The LPIC-1 will validate the candidate's ability to perform maintenance tasks on the command line, install and configure a computer running Linux and configure basic networking.

The LPIC-1 is designed to reflect current research and validate a candidate's proficiency in real world system administration. The objectives are tied to real-world job skills, which LPI determine through job task analysis surveying during exam development.

Do you need to pass both 101 and 102 LPIC-1 exams?

To become LPIC-1 certified, you must pass both the 101 and 102 exams.

LPIC-1 exam 101 topics:

  • System Architecture

  • Linux Installation and Package Management

  • GNU and Unix Commands

  • Devices, Linux Filesystems, Filesystem Hierarchy Standard

LPIC-1 exam 102 topics:

  • Shells and Shell Scripting

  • Interfaces and Desktops

  • Administrative Tasks

  • Essential System Services

  • Networking Fundamentals

  • Security