Course Tips

Below I have included LPI Resources, Linux Command Table, and Summaries of the Linux Essentials Textbook.

How do I use them and in what order?

I am going to put out my personal preference, but people are welcome to try the resources in any order.

  1. Take the 2 Practice Tests at the end of Jason Cannon on Udemy and see how you are progressing
    1. Where are there weaknesses? What Topics are not sticking in your head?
  2. Download Jason Cannon’s slide zip and go to Topic 4 under section 102 and download the scripting section (3.3 is not included in the resource zip so be aware)

practice questions per topic

Topic 1: The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source

Topic 2: Finding Your Way On A Linux System

Topic 3: Power of the Command Line

Topic 4: The Linux Operating System

Topic 5: Security and File Permissions

Linux Commands

Exam Tips

  1. The exam is more about understanding what data can be obtained from a command not how to memorize the commands
    1. Just because you know the synopsis of the command terms does not mean that you will understand what data is available under the command or flags
    2. When going through commands, take a look at what is labelled in the header to grasp the useful knowledge within the command.
    3. The course cannot be done by memorization. It is important to understand when looking at data from a command, what it will do and what you can do with it
  2. I have summarized the Linux Essential Textbook and added content between multiple sources to assist in success. It should help in most topics, but working with Linux one-on-one will help in any topics passed 1.
    1. I went over every topic to add anything after the exam especially on questions I may be stumped on and where my notion guide was lacking so as to help those still studying and where to learn
  3. review the command lines in multiple ways because just simply watching it on a video will not help you understand it
  4. The practice exams on Cisco and Udemy are not the end all and be all
    1. they cover things that may not be on the exam
    2. practice exams on Udemy are too easy compared to the real exam
    3. Cisco is difficult and while it may assist in navigating Linux, it will not result in passing simply by repeating the quizzes and practice exams
  5. Disregard people who claim to finish the exam quickly, easily, or have a perfect score
    1. unless they are really experienced in Linux, it is highly improbable that it occurred without accidentally or purposely landing on a dump
    2. take your time in understanding the OS.
      1. Think about how long it took to understand a new Windows OS
      2. How long did it take to complete A+ Core 2 Cert
      3. While the material covers about 450 pages (comparatively Core 2 is about 500-600pages from the Exam Cram textbook)