LPI Linux Essentials (010-160) Complete Course

Module 1: Introduction to Linux & Lab Setup

30 minutes

• Overview of Linux distributions, history, and open-source philosophy.

• Set up a virtual machine or cloud instance for hands-on practice.

• Navigate the Bash shell and basic command syntax.

Module 2: File System Navigation & Management

1 hour

• Use commands like ls, cd, pwd, cp, mv, and rm.

• Understand absolute vs. relative paths and special directories.

• Employ wildcards and globbing for efficient file handling.

Module 3: Text Editing with Vim and Nano

45 minutes

• Open, edit, and save files using Nano.

• Navigate, insert, delete, and save changes in Vim.

• Customize editor settings and use basic search commands.

Module 4: Users, Groups & Permissions

1 hour

• Create and manage users and groups with useradd and groupadd.

• Modify permissions using chmod, chown, and chgrp.

• Apply special permissions (setuid, setgid, sticky bit) in practice.

Module 5: Package Management & Software Installation

45 minutes

• Install, update, and remove packages using apt, yum, or dnf.

• Explore repository configurations and search for packages.

• Compile and install software from source.

Module 6: Process Monitoring & Service Management

45 minutes

• Inspect running processes with ps, top, and htop.

• Control jobs using kill, nice, and renice.

• Manage system services via systemctl and legacy init scripts.

Module 7: Networking Essentials & Remote Access

30 minutes

• Configure IP addressing, DNS, and routing basics with ip and nmcli.

• Test connectivity using ping, traceroute, and netstat.

• Securely connect using SSH and transfer files with scp and rsync.

Module 8: Boot Process & Runlevels

30 minutes

• Understand BIOS/UEFI, boot loaders (GRUB), and kernel initialization.

• Explore runlevels and targets, and switch between them.

• Diagnose boot issues and recover using rescue modes.

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