Junior Level LPIC-1 Exam 102: Essential Linux System Services

Overview/Description
Linux system time can be set per machine or NTP can be used to synchronize time over a number of machines. System logging in Linux is handled by syslogd. MTAs or message Transport Agents are Linux Daemons that handle email rely between hosts. CUPS is a standards-based open source printing system that can be used to simplify printer management in Linux. This course covers system time and locale settings, system logging, email administration, and printer administration. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for CompTIA Linux+ exam LX0-102 and Linux Professional Institute (LPI) LPIC-1 Junior Level Administrator exam 102.

Target Audience
Administrators who are rolling out and supporting Linux in the enterprise; individuals seeking internationally recognized, distribution-neutral Linux certification

Prerequisites
n/a

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Junior Level LPIC-1 Exam 102: Essential Linux System Services

configure time zone settings on a Linux system

match key NTP concepts to their descriptions

recognize how basic NTP configuration is performed

describe the characteristics of Linux system logs

describe how to work with the /etc/syslog.conf file and its associated message logs

set time zones on a Linux system

describe the key considerations involved in NTP configuration

work with logging files

match the MTAs to their descriptions

manage sendmail configuration files

redirect mail in a given scenario

manage the mail queue in a given scenario

recognize how to troubleshoot common printer problems

manage print queues in a given scenario

describe how lpd files are managed

match the elements that make up the CUPS process to their descriptions

describe how to use CUPS administer printers

manage mail in Linux

recognize how to manage printers in Linux