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Exam Information
Official specifications published by LPI
Exam Format
90 min
60
500
Professional
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
5 years
Pass any LPIC-3 specialty exam; Retake both LPIC-2 exams (201-450 and 202-450); Pass a higher-level LPI certification
202-450 Exam Topics and Domains
202-450 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with iptables, Zone files, /etc/pam.d/, aide, and more.
1
Domain Name Server
8%
Basic DNS server configuration
BIND 9.x configuration filesDNS zone management
- Configure BIND to function as a caching DNS server
- Create and maintain DNS zones for domains
- Understand and configure zone transfers
Create and maintain DNS zones
Forward and reverse zones
- Create forward and reverse DNS zones
- Implement zone delegation
- Troubleshoot DNS resolution issues
Securing a DNS server
DNSSEC implementationDNS security best practices
- Implement DNSSEC for secure DNS
- Configure security features in BIND
- Protect against DNS attacks
2
HTTP Services
11%
Basic Apache configuration
Apache 2.4 configurationAccess control and authentication
- Configure Apache for hosting multiple websites
- Implement authentication and access control
- Manage Apache modules and configuration files
Apache configuration for HTTPS
SSL/TLS configuration
- Configure Apache with SSL/TLS encryption
- Generate and manage SSL certificates
- Implement secure HTTPS configurations
Implementing Squid as a caching proxy
Squid proxy configuration
- Install and configure Squid proxy server
- Implement caching strategies
- Configure access controls and authentication
Implementing Nginx as a web server and a reverse proxy
Nginx configuration
- Configure Nginx as a web server
- Implement Nginx as a reverse proxy
- Set up load balancing with Nginx
3
File Sharing
8%
Samba Server Configuration
Samba 4 configurationSamba as domain controller
- Configure Samba for file and printer sharing
- Integrate Samba with Active Directory
- Manage Samba users and permissions
NFS Server Configuration
NFSv4 configuration
- Configure NFS server for file sharing
- Implement NFSv4 with security features
- Manage NFS exports and permissions
4
Network Client Management
11%
DHCP configuration
ISC DHCP server
- Configure ISC DHCP server
- Manage DHCP leases and reservations
- Implement DHCP relay and failover
PAM authentication
PAM configuration
- Configure PAM for various authentication methods
- Implement security policies through PAM
- Troubleshoot PAM authentication issues
LDAP client usage
LDAP client configuration
- Configure Linux as LDAP client
- Integrate LDAP with NSS and PAM
- Use SSSD for centralized authentication
Configuring an OpenLDAP server
OpenLDAP server setupLDAP replication and TLS
- Install and configure OpenLDAP server
- Implement LDAP replication and high availability
- Secure LDAP with TLS and proper ACLs
5
E-Mail Services
8%
Using e-mail servers
Postfix configurationSendmail basics
- Configure Postfix for mail delivery
- Understand basic Sendmail configuration
- Implement SMTP authentication and TLS
Managing E-Mail Delivery
Mail filtering and delivery
- Configure mail filtering with Procmail and Sieve
- Implement anti-spam measures
- Manage mail delivery and storage
Managing Mailbox Access
IMAP and POP3 services
- Configure Dovecot for mailbox access
- Implement secure IMAP/POP3 with SSL/TLS
- Manage mailbox formats and quotas
6
System Security
14%
Configuring a router
Linux as router
- Configure Linux as a network router
- Implement NAT and port forwarding
- Manage routing tables and policies
Managing FTP servers
FTP server configuration
- Configure secure FTP servers
- Implement FTP with SSL/TLS
- Manage FTP user access and permissions
Secure shell (SSH)
OpenSSH configurationAdvanced SSH features
- Configure and secure OpenSSH server
- Implement advanced SSH features
- Manage SSH keys and certificates
Security tasks
System hardeningSecurity auditing
- Implement system hardening measures
- Configure security auditing
- Manage firewall rules and access controls
OpenVPN
OpenVPN configuration
- Configure OpenVPN server and clients
- Implement PKI for VPN
- Manage VPN routing and security
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 202-450 earns the LPIC-2: Linux Engineer certification. It sits in the Linux System Administration track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
- LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System AdministratorPerformance-based alternative to LPIC-2
- RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer Enterprise Linux focus with automation emphasis
- BSD-SPECIALIST - BSD SpecialistUnix/BSD administration skills
- DevOps-TOOLS - DevOps Tools Engineer Modern DevOps and automation focus
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for 202-450.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2017-02-13
- Announcement date: 2017-02-13
Updates
- Nginx 1.25+ Increased focus on Nginx as Apache alternative • Release date: 2024-05-01
- Samba 4.19+ Enhanced Active Directory features relevant to exam • Release date: 2024-09-01
- OpenLDAP 2.6+ New configuration methods and security features • Release date: 2024-01-01
- Postfix 3.8+ Updated security features and configuration options • Release date: 2024-02-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Linux system administrators with 2+ years experience and Network administrators managing Linux servers.
Certification: LPIC-1; Exam Codes: 101-500, 102-500; Status: Must be active; Note: LPIC-1 certification must be active to receive LPIC-2
- 2-3 years of Linux system administration experience
- Experience with enterprise Linux distributions
- Hands-on experience with network services
- Understanding of security best practices