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LPI | Certification Exams

The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) offers a range of certifications that validate your skills and expertise in Linux and open-source technologies. LPI certifications are highly respected in the IT industry and are designed for professionals working in system administration, Linux-based environments, and open-source software. Here are the main LPI certification exams:

LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 1

  • Purpose: Validates your ability to perform maintenance tasks on the command line, install and configure a computer running Linux, and configure basic networking.
  • Exams: 101 and 102

LPIC-2: Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 2

  • Purpose: Validates your ability to manage and maintain complex Linux systems.

  • Exams: 201 and 202

PIC-3: Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 3

  • Purpose: Validates your advanced skills in Linux and open source technologies.

  • Exams: Mixed Environment (300), Security (303), Virtualization and Containerization (305), High Availability and Storage Clusters (306)

Linux Essentials

  • Purpose: Validates your ability to use a basic command-line editor and demonstrate an understanding of processes, programs, and components of the Linux operating system.

  • Exam: 010

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