LPI E - ALL K.D.

LPI Linux Essentials Outline

All Knowledge Domains and Links to LPI

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Introduction to Linux

>> 1.1 Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems
>> 1.2 Major Open Source Applications
>> 1.3 Open Source Software and Licensing
>> 1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux

• Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems:

  This domain covers the history of Linux and its evolution, as well as an overview of popular Linux distributions.

• Major Open Source Applications:

  It focuses on introducing commonly used open source applications in the Linux ecosystem, such as LibreOffice, Firefox, and GIMP.

• Open Source Software and Licensing:

  This domain covers the concepts of open source software, different types of licenses, and their implications.

• ICT Skills and Working in Linux:

  It provides an overview of the basic information and communication technology (ICT) skills needed to work with Linux and explains the benefits of using Linux in various contexts.

Command Line Basics 

>> 2.1.A Command Line Basics
>> 2.1.B Command Line Basics
>> 2.2 Using the Command Line to Get Help
>> 2.3.A Using Directories and Listing Files
>> 2.3.B Using Directories and Listing Files
>> 2.4 Creating, Moving and Deleting Files

• Command Line Basics:

  This domain covers the fundamental concepts of using the command line interface (CLI), including basic commands, command structure, and shell expansion.

• Using the Command Line to Get Help:

  It focuses on using built-in help features and documentation to find information and troubleshoot issues from the command line.

• Using Directories and Listing Files:

  This domain covers navigating the file system hierarchy, understanding file permissions, and listing, sorting, and finding files and directories.

• Creating, Moving, and Deleting Files:

  It explains how to create, move, copy, and delete files and directories using command line tools.

Data Manipulation

>> 3.1 Archiving Files on the Command Line

>> 3.2.A Searching and Extracting Data from Files

>> 3.2.B Searching and Extracting Data from Files

>> 3.3.A Turning Commands into a Script

>> 3.3.B Turning Commands into a Script

• Archiving Files on the Command Line:

  This domain covers compressing and archiving files and directories using command line tools like tar and gzip.

• Searching and Extracting Data from Files:

  It focuses on searching for specific patterns within files using tools like grep and extracting relevant data.

• Turning Commands into a Script:

  This domain introduces scripting basics, including creating and executing simple shell scripts to automate tasks.

Hardware, Software, and Networking

>> 4.1 Choosing an Operating System

>> 4.2 Understanding Computer Hardware

>> 4.3.A Where Data is Stored

>> 4.3.B Where Data is Stored

>> 4.4 Your Computer on the Network

• Choosing an Operating System:

  This domain provides an understanding of the factors to consider when selecting an operating system for specific use cases.

• Understanding Computer Hardware:

  It covers the basics of computer hardware components and their interactions with the operating system.

• Where Data is Stored:

  This domain explains the concepts of file systems, disk partitions, and the organization of data on storage devices.

• Your Computer on the Network:

  It provides an overview of network concepts, including IP addresses, network interfaces, and basic network configuration.

Security and File Permissions

>> 5.1 Basic Security and Identifying User Types
>> 5.2 Creating Users and Groups
>> 5.3 Managing File Permissions and Ownership
>> 5.4 Special Directories and Files

• Basic Security and Identifying User Types:

  This domain covers the basics of system security, including user types, authentication methods, and best practices.

• Creating Users and Groups:

  It explains how to create, modify, and manage user accounts and groups on a Linux system.

• Managing File Permissions and Ownership:

  This domain focuses on understanding and managing file permissions, ownership, and access control lists (ACLs) on Linux systems.

• Special Directories and Files:

  It covers special directories and files in the Linux file system, including the root directory, home directories, and configuration files.