Linux Mastery: Lpic-1 (102-500) Ultimate Certification Prep

LPIC-1 (102-500) practice questions: Networking, Process Control, Storage Management, Logs, and Advanced Bash Scripting

What you'll learn

Configure and troubleshoot Linux networking, including IPv4/IPv6, DNS, and SSH for secure system access

Manage users, groups, file permissions, and ACLs to ensure proper access control on Linux systems

Automate tasks using Bash scripting, including loops, functions, and error handling for efficient workflows

Monitor system processes, manage storage with LVM, and control boot processes to maintain system reliability

Requirements

Basic familiarity with Linux commands and navigation is recommended but not mandatory.

Access to a Linux-based system (physical or virtual) for hands-on practice with labs and exercises

Description

Welcome to "Mastering Linux for System Administration and Networking (LPIC-1 102 Preparation)" , a comprehensive course designed to equip you with the skills needed to excel in Linux system administration, networking, and automation. Whether you're preparing for the LPIC-1 (102-500) certification or seeking practical expertise in managing Linux systems, this course offers a deep dive into essential topics that every Linux professional must master.Starting with networking fundamentals , you’ll explore IPv4/IPv6 configurations, subnetting, routing, and DNS management using tools like dig and /etc/resolv.conf. You’ll also learn how to configure and troubleshoot network services with nmcli, TCP wrappers, and SSH key-based authentication. Security is a priority, so we cover securing systems with firewalls, shadow passwords, and SSL certificates using OpenSSL.The course dives into system administration tasks , including user and group management (useradd, usermod, groupadd), file permissions, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and process monitoring with commands like ps, top, and systemctl. You’ll also gain hands-on experience scheduling tasks with cron and at, managing storage with Logical Volume Manager (LVM) and Stratis, and controlling the Linux boot process.For those interested in automation , our detailed Bash scripting section teaches you everything from basic syntax to advanced techniques like loops, functions, error handling, and script optimization. Through guided labs, you’ll build interactive menus, automate repetitive tasks, and debug scripts effectively.With a focus on real-world scenarios, this course combines theory, hands-on labs, and practical examples to ensure you’re job-ready. By the end, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to manage Linux systems efficiently, troubleshoot issues, and pass the LPIC-1 102 exam. Enroll now and take your Linux skills to the next level!

Overview

Section 1: Networking, System Administration, and Accessibility Questions

Lecture 1 Private IPv4 Networks IANA reserved ranges for local routing

Lecture 2 Restricting Shell Login How to prevent interactive sessions

Lecture 3 TCP Wrapper Configuration Limiting access to network services

Lecture 4 Braille Display Technology Tactile interface for visually impaired

Lecture 5 User Primary Group Assignment Location in Linux system files

Lecture 6 Understanding IPv6 Address Structure and Validation

Lecture 7 IPv6 Header Hop Limit Field Function and Behavior

Lecture 8 Email Forwarding Configuration Using .forward File

Lecture 9 IPv4 Subnetting Principles and Host Address Calculation

Lecture 10 Process ID in Linux - What does echo $$ command display

Lecture 11 DNS Configuration - Keywords in etcresolv.conf file

Lecture 12 Environment Variables - Command to display all variables

Lecture 13 Network Services - File for enabling and disabling services

Lecture 14 User Account Creation - Options for useradd command

Lecture 15 DNS Query Commands - Understanding dig command output

Lecture 16 Systemd Timers - Command to display active timers

Lecture 17 IP Routing - Packet handling based on routing table

Lecture 18 DNS Debugging Using the Dig Command on Linux Systems

Lecture 19 Password Storage and Shadow Passwords in Linux Systems

Lecture 20 SSH Client Configuration Files and Custom User Settings

Lecture 21 Network Manager Behavior and Configuration in Linux

Lecture 22 File System Comparison Operators for Test Command in Linux

Lecture 23 Journalctl Time Frame Parameters for Log Queries

Lecture 24 Network Manager States for System Connectivity

Lecture 25 Print Queue Commands for Displaying Job Lists

Lecture 26 User Account Modification with Chage Command

Lecture 27 Virtual Machine Video Output Protocol and SPICE Function

Lecture 28 X11 Configuration File Structure in xorg.conf

Lecture 29 IPv6 Characteristics and Broadcast Address Support

Lecture 30 Bash Login Shell File Reading Order and .bashrc Usage

Lecture 31 Network Manager WiFi Connection Creation with nmcli

Lecture 32 NSSwitch Configuration File Syntax and Host Resolution

Lecture 33 Network Manager Connection Types and Configuration

Lecture 34 Global Shell Variables Configuration in etc profile

Lecture 35 Locale Configuration Variables in locale.conf File

Lecture 36 Sudo Configuration Syntax and User Permissions

Lecture 37 SPICE Protocol Features for Remote Computing

Lecture 38 Systemd Timer Unit Structure and Configuration

Lecture 39 Bash Script Output Analysis with While Loop and Read

Lecture 40 Date Command Functionality in Linux Systems

Lecture 41 Find Command Usage for Root-Owned SetUID Files

Lecture 42 Time Zone Configuration for Canadian Eastern Time

Lecture 43 User Profile Configuration and .profile File Syntax

Lecture 44 Standard TCP Port for HTTPS Service

Lecture 45 Elements Present in etc group File for Linux Systems

Lecture 46 Primary Function of SSH Host Keys in Secure Communication

Lecture 47 Shell Variable Assignment with Command Substitution

Section 2: Comprehensive Linux System Administration and Networking Lessons

Lecture 48 Configuring hostname

Lecture 49 IPv4 concepts and traceroute command usage

Lecture 50 Using 'ip' command

Lecture 51 Practice Lab: Examining Network Configuration

Lecture 52 Configuring Networking with nmcli

Lecture 53 Validating Network Configuration (with Guided Exercise)(

Lecture 54 Editing Network Configuration Files (with Guided Exercise

Lecture 55 Lab: Managing Networking

Lecture 56 Users: Intro, id command, passwd file

Lecture 57 su and sudo

Lecture 58 Users: Configuring sudo

Lecture 59 Users: Guided Exercise Using sudo

Lecture 60 Users: Using useradd, userdel and usermod

Lecture 61 Users: Practice excersise with useradd, userdel and userm

Lecture 62 Groups: groupadd, groupdel and groupmod

Lecture 63 Groups: adding users to groups

Lecture 64 Users: working with passwords

Lecture 65 Users: Practice. Working with passwords

Lecture 66 Lab: Managing Users and Groups

Lecture 67 File permissions

Lecture 68 Changing Permissions for Files and Directories

Lecture 69 Changing Ownership for Files and Directories

Lecture 70 Guided Exercise: Managing File System Permissions from th

Lecture 71 Umask and Managing Default Permissions and File Access

Lecture 72 Guided Exercise: Umask and Managing Default Permissions

Lecture 73 Lab: Controlling Access to Files

Lecture 74 Listing Processes and Process States. PS command options

Lecture 75 Controlling Jobs

Lecture 76 Guided Exercise: Controlling Jobs

Lecture 77 Killing Processes

Lecture 78 Monitoring process activity

Lecture 79 Lab: Monitoring and Managing Processes

Lecture 80 Controlling Services and Daemons

Lecture 81 Controlling Services and Daemons: Guided Exercises

Lecture 82 Accessing Comand Line with SSH

Lecture 83 Configuring SSH key-based authentication

Lecture 84 Configuring and securing SSH

Lecture 85 Describing System Log Architechture

Lecture 86 Reviewing Syslog Files

Lecture 87 Reviewing System Journal Entries

Lecture 88 Preserving the System Journal

Lecture 89 Maintaining Accurate Time

Lecture 90 Lab: Analyzing and Storing Logs

Lecture 91 Archiving and Compressing Files

Lecture 92 Transferring Files Between Systems Securely

Lecture 93 Using 'at' Package

Lecture 94 Scheduling Recurring Tasks with 'crontab'

Lecture 95 Scheduling Recurring System Jobs

Lecture 96 Guided Exercise: Scheduling Recurring System Jobs

Lecture 97 Managing Temporary Files

Lecture 98 Guided Exercise: Managing Temporary Files

Lecture 99 Adjusting Tuning Profiles

Lecture 100 Adjusting Process Scheduling

Lecture 101 Guided Exercise: Changing Process Scheduling

Lecture 102 Interpreting File ACLs

Lecture 103 Securing Files with ACLs

Lecture 104 Guided Exercise: Securing Files with ACLs

Lecture 105 Adding Partitions, File Systems, and Persistent Mounts

Lecture 106 Guided Exercise: Adding Partitions, File Systems, and Per

Lecture 107 Lab: Managing Basic Storage

Lecture 108 Managing Logical Volumes

Lecture 109 Extending Logical Volumes

Lecture 110 Guided Exercise: Extending Logical Volumes

Lecture 111 Lab: Managing Logical Volumes

Lecture 112 Managing Layered Storage with Stratis

Lecture 113 Guided Exercise: Managing Layered Storage with Stratis

Lecture 114 Compresson and Deduplicating Storage with VDO

Lecture 115 Lab: Implementing Advanced Stirage Features

Lecture 116 Accessing Network-Attached Storage

Lecture 117 Guided Exercise: Accessing Network-Attached Storage

Lecture 118 Describing the Boot Process

Lecture 119 Guided Exercise: Selecting the Boot Target

Lecture 120 Guided Exercise:Resetting the Root Password. Using Debug

Lecture 121 Lab: Controlling the Boot Process

Lecture 122 Describing Networking Concepts

Lecture 123 IPv4 settings. Defining subnets

Lecture 124 IPv4 Guided Exercises. Public and Private Adresses

Lecture 125 Lab: Planning an IPv4 network

Lecture 126 Using OpenSSL on Red Hat Linux to Create, Operate, and Se

Lecture 127 Creating Certificate Authority (Self-Signed)

Section 3: Bash Scripting Lessons for Linux System Administration

Lecture 128 Your First Bash Script. Part 1

Lecture 129 Your First Bash Script. Part 2

Lecture 130 Bash Syntax Fundamentals. Part 1

Lecture 131 Bash Syntax Fundamentals. Part 2

Lecture 132 Bash Syntax Fundamentals. Part 3

Lecture 133 Working with Files and Permissions. Part 1

Lecture 134 Working with Files and Permissions. Part 2

Lecture 135 Working with Files and Permissions. Part 3

Lecture 136 Script Example: File Operations and Bash Concepts

Lecture 137 'if' Statement. Part 1

Lecture 138 'if' Statement. Part 2

Lecture 139 Loops in Bash. Part 1

Lecture 140 Loops in Bash. Part 2

Lecture 141 Hands-on Lab: Interactive Menu Script. Part 1

Lecture 142 Hands-on Lab: Interactive Menu Script. Part 2

Lecture 143 Hands-on Lab: Linux Administration Interactive Menu Scrip

Lecture 144 Hands-on Lab: Linux Administration Interactive Menu Scrip

Lecture 145 Functions in Bash. Part 1

Lecture 146 Functions in Bash. Part 2

Lecture 147 Error Handling and Debugging in Bash. Part 1

Lecture 148 Error Handling and Debugging in Bash. Part 2

Lecture 149 Error Handling and Debugging in Bash. Part 3

Lecture 150 Advanced Bash Scripting Techniques - Examples Explained.

Lecture 151 Advanced Bash Scripting Techniques - Examples Explained.

Lecture 152 Advanced Bash Scripting Techniques - Examples Explained.

Lecture 153 Advanced Bash Scripting Techniques - Practical Example Wa

Lecture 154 Bash Script Optimization and Performance. Part 1

Lecture 155 Bash Script Optimization and Performance. Part 2

Lecture 156 Bash Script Optimization and Performance. Part 3

Lecture 157 Bash Script Optimization and Performance. Part 4

Lecture 158 Bash Script Optimization and Performance. Practical Examp

Beginner to intermediate Linux users preparing for the LPIC-1 102 certification or seeking foundational system administration skills,IT professionals and system administrators looking to deepen their expertise in Linux networking, security, and automation,Developers and DevOps engineers who want to automate tasks and manage Linux systems more effectively using Bash scripting,Tech enthusiasts and students interested in learning practical, hands-on skills for managing and troubleshooting Linux environments