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Official specifications published by LPI
Exam Format
90 min
60
500
Expert
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$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
Validity
5 years
Pass the current version of the same exam; Pass a higher level LPIC exam; Accumulate 30 PDUs through continuing education
300-300 Exam Topics and Domains
300-300 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Kerberos, LDAP, NSS, PAM, and more.
1
Topic 301: Samba Basics
18%
Samba Concepts and Architecture
Samba Server ComponentsSMB Protocol and NetBIOS
- Understand Samba 4 architecture and components
- Knowledge of SMB/CIFS protocol versions
- Understand the role of different Samba daemons
Samba Configuration
smb.conf ConfigurationLogging Configuration
- Configure Samba logging including debug classes
- Implement client-specific logging
- Configure Samba server parameters in smb.conf
Regular Samba Maintenance
Database Management
- Perform regular maintenance tasks
- Manage Samba databases
- Implement backup and recovery procedures
Troubleshooting Samba
Diagnostic Tools
- Troubleshoot common Samba issues
- Use Samba diagnostic tools
- Analyze log files for problem resolution
2
Topic 302: Samba and Active Directory Domains
28%
Samba as Active Directory Domain Controller
AD DC DeploymentAD Services Integration
- Deploy Samba 4 as an Active Directory Domain Controller
- Understand network services used by Active Directory
- Configure DNS, Kerberos, NTP, and LDAP integration
Active Directory Name Resolution
DNS Configuration for AD
- Configure DNS for Active Directory
- Implement dynamic DNS updates
- Manage AD DNS zones
Active Directory User Management
User and Group Management
- Manage Active Directory users and groups
- Implement password and account policies
- Configure organizational units
Samba Domain Membership
Domain Join Operations
- Join Samba servers to Active Directory domains
- Configure domain member services
- Manage machine accounts
Samba Local User Management
Local User Mapping
- Configure local user mappings
- Implement ID mapping strategies
- Integrate with PAM
3
Topic 303: Samba Share Configuration
17%
File Share Configuration
Share Creation and Management
- Configure file shares with appropriate permissions
- Implement VFS modules for enhanced functionality
- Manage share access controls
File Share Security
Access Control and Permissions
- Implement share security
- Configure ACLs for shares
- Enable audit logging and encryption
DFS Share Configuration
Distributed File System
- Configure DFS namespaces
- Implement DFS replication
- Manage DFS referrals
Print Share Configuration
Print Services
- Configure print services with Samba
- Deploy printer drivers
- Manage print queues
4
Topic 304: Samba Client Configuration
18%
Linux Authentication Clients
SSSD ConfigurationAuthentication Integration
- Configure SSSD for authentication against AD, IPA, LDAP, and Kerberos
- Implement PAM and NSS integration
- Configure offline authentication and caching
Linux CIFS Clients
CIFS Mount Configuration
- Configure Linux CIFS clients
- Implement auto-mounting solutions
- Optimize CIFS performance
Windows Clients
Windows Client Integration
- Configure Windows clients for Samba shares
- Implement Group Policies
- Manage roaming profiles
5
Topic 305: Linux Identity Management and File Sharing
19%
FreeIPA Installation and Maintenance
FreeIPA Deployment
- Install and configure FreeIPA servers
- Manage FreeIPA replicas
- Configure integrated services
FreeIPA Entity Management
User and Host ManagementService Integration
- Manage FreeIPA users, groups, and hosts
- Configure HBAC and RBAC policies
- Integrate services like sudo, autofs, and SSH
FreeIPA Active Directory Integration
Trust RelationshipsSamba Integration with FreeIPA
- Establish trust relationships between FreeIPA and AD
- Configure Samba file servers in FreeIPA domains
- Implement unified identity management
Network File System
NFSv4 Configuration
- Configure NFSv4 with Kerberos authentication
- Implement secure file sharing with NFS
- Manage NFS exports in mixed environments
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 300-300 earns the LPIC-3 Mixed Environment certification. It sits in the Mixed Environment track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- BSD Specialist - BSD Specialist Certification
- DevOps Tools Engineer - DevOps Tools Engineer
Alternative Paths
- 303-300 - LPIC-3 SecuritySecurity expertise for mixed environments
- 305-300 - LPIC-3 Virtualization and ContainerizationContainer and VM management skills
- 306-300 - LPIC-3 High Availability and Storage ClustersEnterprise clustering and storage
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2020-01-01
- Announcement date: 2019-10-01
Updates
- Samba 4.19.x Core technology - fundamental to exam objectives • Release date: 2024-09-04
- FreeIPA 4.11.x Major topic in Topic 305 - critical for exam success • Release date: 2024-07-01
- SSSD 2.9.x Essential for authentication topics • Release date: 2024-06-01
- Active Directory Windows Server 2022 Integration target for Samba and FreeIPA • Release date: 2021-08-18
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Senior Linux System Administrators and Infrastructure Architects.
LPIC-2 certification (active)
- 3-5 years Linux system administration experience
- Experience with Windows/Linux integration
- Knowledge of Active Directory concepts
- Hands-on experience with Samba configuration
- Understanding of enterprise authentication systems