NDG Introduction to Linux I Version 2 – Cisco

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Last updated August 23, 2019

The NDG Linux I curriculum is designed for individuals interested in learning Linux and institutions interested in NDG
Linux course offerings.

Target Audience
The NDG Introduction to Linux I curriculum is designed for individuals who want to learn Linux.

Prerequisites
NDG Linux Essentials is recommended as a prerequisite to NDG Introduction to Linux I.

Note: Institutions desiring to start learners with course content at a higher level of rigor may choose to bypass NDG
Linux Essentials. For self-paced learners who are unfamiliar with Linux, NDG Linux Essentials is highly
recommended as the starting place. NDG Introduction to Linux I is aligned to the LPI LPIC-1 101 certification exam.
As a course aligned to certification objectives, the amount of content rigor required by NDG Introduction to Linux I
may be challenging for learners new to Linux.

Curriculum Description
This 26 chapter, 70 hour course covers the fundamentals of the Linux operating system, system architecture,
installation, command line and file system. The goal of this course is to provide academic institutions, organizations
and individual learners curriculum to help prepare for the exam objectives aligned to the Linux Professional Institute,
LPI.org, ​LPIC-1 Linux Administrator first certification exam​ Version 5.0 (​Exam 101-500​). Individuals who complete
this course should understand Linux system architecture, Linux installation and packages, Linux command line,
device basics and the Linux file system.

This course implements a "practice as you read" approach to learning. Each learner has hands-on access to a Linux
virtual machine to practice, explore and trial Linux command line concepts. The learner is also provided 21
prescriptive step-by-step labs. These labs provide a learning environment where students interact with the Linux
operating system and build on their skills and knowledge as they progress through the course.

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Curriculum Objectives
The NDG Introduction to Linux I course focuses on the basic Linux skills needed in preparation for the ​Linux
Professional Institute LPIC-1 LPI certification​. Learners will gain proficiency performing maintenance tasks on the
command line, installing and configuring a computer running Linux and configuring basic networking. The course
objectives align to the LPI LPIC-1 exam topics:

● System Architecture
● Linux Installation and Package Management
● GNU and Unix commands
● Devices, Linux Filesystems, Filesystem Hierarchy Standard

Course Outline

Title of Learning Module / Chapter LPI.ORG LPIC-1 101 Exam Certification Objective

Before You Get Started Course Introduction

1. Introduction 103.1 Work on the command line

2. Using the Shell 103.1 Work on the command line

3. Configuring the Shell 103.1 Work on the command line

4. File Globbing 103.3 Process basic file management

5. File Manipulation 103.3 Process basic file management

6. Finding Files 104.7 Find system files and place files in the correct location

7. Text Utilities 103.2 Process text streams using filters

8. Regular Expressions 103.7 Search text files using regular expressions

9. The vi Editor 103.8 Basic file editing

10. Standard Text Streams and Redirection 103.4 Use streams, pipes and redirects

103.5 Create, monitor and kill processes

11. Managing Processes
103.6 Modify process execution priorities

12. Archive Commands 103.3 Process basic file management

13. File Permissions 104.5 Manage file permissions and ownership

14. File Systems Links 104.6 Create and change hard and symbolic links

15. Hardware Configuration 101.1 Determine and configure hardware settings

101.2 Boot the system

16. The Boot Process
102.2 Install a boot manager

17. Bootloaders 102.2 Install a boot manager

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 101.2 Boot the system

18. Runlevels 101.3 Change runlevels and shutdown or reboot system

102.1 Design hard disk layout

19. Designing a Scheme
104.2 Maintain the integrity of filesystems

102.1 Design hard disk layout

20. Creating Partitions 104.1 Create partitions and filesystems

104.2 Maintain the integrity of filesystems

104.2 Maintain the integrity of filesystems

21. Mounting Filesystems
104.3 Control mounting and unmounting of filesystems

22. Maintaining Integrity 104.2 Maintain the integrity of filesystems

23. Fixing Filesystems 104.2 Maintain the integrity of filesystems

102.4 Use Debian package management

24. Package Management
102.5 Use RPM and YUM package management

25. Managing Shared Libraries 102.3 Manage shared libraries

26. Virtualization 102.6 Linux as a virtualization guest

Note: NDG Introduction to Linux I will repeat some content from NDG Linux Essentials. Why? LPI Linux Essentials
certificate and LPI LPIC-1 certification exam objectives overlap. To cover all objectives, topics introduced in NDG
Linux Essentials may be repeated in NDG Introduction to Linux I with more in-depth, high-rigor content. For further
information, reference: ​https://ndg.tech/HAPlEa​.

Industry Certification
The NDG Introduction to Linux I curriculum helps individuals prepare for the ​LPI LPIC-1 Exam 101​ certification exam.
To earn the LPI LPIC-1 certification, learners complete two certification exams. the LPI LPIC-1 Exam 101 is the first
of two exams.

For additional information about the Linux Professional Institute certifications, review their website here:

https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/summary-of-certifications

Whom should I contact if I have questions about this course that are not explained in this document?
Questions specific to the NDG Linux courses should be directed to Network Development Group at
hostedsupport@netdevgroup.com. Please take a few minutes to review the NDG website, www.netdevgroup.com,
the course materials, and this document before emailing the NDG staff.

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