LPIC-2

LPIC-2: Linux Certified Engineer Study Guide

LPIC is a distribution-neutral Linux based certification. If you’re studying towards LPIC-2, then you may find this page helpful.

A Brief Introduction to LPIC-2

LPIC-2 is an Advanced Level Linux Certification. 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. To pass LPIC-2 you should be able to:

1. perform advanced system administration, including common tasks regarding the Linux kernel, system startup and maintenance;
2. perform advanced management of block storage and file systems as well as advanced networking and authentication and system security, including firewall and VPN;
3. install and configure fundamental network services, including DHCP, DNS, SSH, Web servers, file servers using FTP, NFS and Samba, email delivery; and
4. supervise assistants and advise management on automation and purchases.

This page is based on the latest version 4.5 of the LPIC-2 exams.