The LPIC Program
The LPIC program is designed to certify the competency of system administration using the Linux operating system and its associated tools. It is designed to be distribution neutral, following the Linux Standard Base and other relevant standards and conventions.
The LPIC program is designed in three levels. determining which tasks were suitable to each level was done using a "Job Task Analysis" (JTA) survey. As with all of the LPIC's exam development processes, the JTA was developed and excuted using recognized psychometric processes, to ensure its relevance and high quality.
Junior Level Administration (LPIC-1)
Status: Available now. First published January 11, 2000; latest revision published March 28, 2003
Pre-Requisites: None
Requirements: Passing Exams 101 and 102
Overview of Tasks: To pass Level 1 someone should be able to
Work at the Linux command line
Perform easy maintenance tasks: help out users, add users to a larger system, backup & restore, shutdown & reboot
Install and configure a workstation (including X) and connect it to a LAN, or a stand-alone PC via modem to the Internet
Intermediate Level Administration (LPIC-2)
Status: Available now; published November 29, 2001
Pre-Requisites: 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.
Requirements: Passing Exams 201 and 202
Overview of Tasks: To pass Level 2 someone should be able to
Administer a small to medium-sized site
Plan, implement, maintain, keep consistent, secure, and troubleshoot a small mixed (MS, Linux) network, including a:
LAN server (samba)
Internet Gateway (firewall, proxy, mail, news)
Internet Server (webserver, FTP server)
Supervise assistants
Advise management on automation and purchases
