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There are three levels of LPI Certification (LPIC):

  1. Level 1
  2. Level 2
  3. Level 3
     

All current LPI exams use computer-based tests administered through VUE. Each exam costs $100 (US dollars) and the current outline is for there to be two exams at each level.

  • LPIC Level 1

    Suitable tasks:

    • can work at the Unix command line
    • performs easy maintenance tasks: help out users, add users to a larger system, backup & restore, shutdown & reboot
    • can install and configure a work station (incl. X) and connect it to the LAN, or a stand-alone PC via modem to the Internet.
    Note:
    • This is somewhat heavier than the SAGE "Novice" level: we aim beyond the power-user & helpdesk level. It is about at the "prerequisites" level of the RedHat training program.

    Requirements:

    To complete Level 1, candidates must complete two exams:
    • The 101 (formerly T1a) exam
    • The 102 (formerly T1b) exam

    Note that as of February 2000, the requirement for the distribution-specific "T2" exams was removed.

    Exams:

      101 (formerly T1a): General Linux I

      This exam tests basic capabilities in these areas:
      • GNU & Unix commands
      • Devices, Linux File Systems, Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
      • Boot, Initialization, Shutdown, Run Levels
      • Documentation
      • Administrative Tasks
         
      Detailed objectives are listed on this page.

      102 (formerly T1b): General Linux II

      This exam tests basic capabilities in these areas:
      • Hardware & Architecture
      • Linux Installation and Package Management
      • Kernel
      • Text Editing, Processing, Printing
      • Shells, Scripting, Programming, Compiling
      • X
      • Networking Fundamentals
      • Networking Services
      • Security
         
      Detailed objectives are listed on this page.
       
  • LPIC Level 2

    Suitable tasks:

    • Administers a small to medium-sized site: can plan, implement, maintain, keep consistent, secure, and troubleshoot a small mixed (MS, Linux) network:
      • LAN server (samba)
      • Internet Gateway (firewall, proxy, mail, news)
      • Internet Server (webserver, simple CGI?)
    • Supervises 0 to some assistants
    • Advises management on automation and purchases
       

    Requirements:

    To complete Level 2, candidates must complete:
    • The 201 (formerly T3) exam
    • The 202 (formerly T4) exam

    Exams:

    Note that this level of certification is currently under active development and the tasks listed below may or may not be part of the final version of the exams. They are provided here as an example of the type of things that may be on the exams as they are currently envisioned.

      201 (formerly T3). Advanced administration (not Linux specific)

      • track & solve problems
      • write shell scripts with `sh` and `sed`
      • thorough understanding of (Inter)networking
         

      202 (formerly T4). Linux optimization

      • monitor processes, peruse loggings, boot sequence
      • decide if and when the Linux kernel should be upgraded, make a custom kernel (apply patches, configure, compile and install)
      • resolve version problems of libraries & programs; install bugfixes & upgrades
         
  • LPIC Level 3

    Suitable tasks:

    • Designs and implements solutions to complex automation problems, like multi-site enterprises, heavy-duty Internet sites, custom solutions.
    • Initiates projects and has a budget to implement them.
    • Supervises some assistants.
    • Acts as a consultant to higher management.
       

    Requirements:

    To complete Level 3, candidates must complete:
    • Any two of the 300-level (formerly T5x) exams

    Exams:

      T5: Specialization in at least two exams from a pool of elective exams. Possbile examples include:

      During 2001, we will be doing research to determine exactly which exams will be part of LPI Level 3. The following titles are examples of the type of exams we expect to offer. This page will be updated as this level starts to be developed.

      • 321: Windows Integration (working together with NT-server, many Win'9x clients)
      • 322: Internet Server (listservers, newsserver, FTP, HTTP; DNS, ISP, NFS; maybe perl scripting)
      • 323: Database Server
      • 324: Security, Firewalls, Encryption
      • 325: Kernel Internals & Device drivers (probably know C); Creating distribution packages.
      • 32x: Additional elective exams