Linux Certified Engineer (LCE)

Certification Overview

Linux Certified Engineer (LCE)

Exam Code: LCE-001

 A Linux Engineer installs and monitors Unix/Linux open-source operating systems and caters to the client’s needs in this environment. The individual also resolves user issues, address change management requests, and identifies potential issues by implementing protective measures. Besides, these engineers automate work procedures by collaborating with others in the IT department. They must be able to comprehend enterprise infrastructure. To sit in this exam the candidate must hold the Linux Certified Professional Certificate, Each objective is assigned a weighting value. The weights range roughly from 1 to 10 and indicate the relative importance of each objective. Objectives with higher weights will be covered in the exam with more questions from the below mentioned topics. 

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 40 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 80% (32 out of 40 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

  • The exam is conducted in a non-proctored mode and can be taken anytime and anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.
  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The Linux Certified Engineer (LCE) Certificate is valid for life.

LCE™ is a Trademark of GAQM.

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Course Outline

Shells, Scripting and Data Management

  • Customize and use the shell environment
  • Customize or write simple scripts
  • SQL data management
  • User Interfaces and Desktops
  • Setup a display manager
  • Accessibility

Administrative Tasks

  • Manage user and group accounts and related system files
  • Automate system administration tasks by scheduling jobs
  • Localisation and internationalisation

Essential System Services

  • Maintain system time
  • System logging
  • Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) basics
  • Manage printers and printing

Networking Fundamentals

  • Fundamentals of internet protocols
  • Basic network configuration
  • Basic network troubleshooting
  • Configure client side DNS
  • Fundamentals of internet protocols

Security

  • Perform security administration tasks
  • Setup host security
  • Securing data with encryption

Linux Kernel

  • Kernel Components
  • Compiling a kernel
  • Patching a kernel

Customise, build and install a custom kernel and kernel modules

  • Manage/Query kernel and kernel modules at runtime

System Startup

  • System recovery

Filesystem and Devices

  • Operating the Linux filesystem
  • Maintaining a Linux filesystem
  • Creating and configuring filesystem options
  • udev Device Management

Advanced Storage Device Administration

  • Configuring RAID
  • Adjusting Storage Device Access
  • Logical Volume Manager

Networking Configuration

  • Basic networking configuration
  • Advanced Network Configuration and Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting network issues

System Maintenance

  • Make and install programs from source
  • Backup operations

Domain Name Server

  • Basic DNS server configuration
  • Create and maintain DNS zones
  • Securing a DNS server
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  • Validity: 240 Days
  • Price: 150 USD
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    2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

    3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.

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