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Exam Information
Official specifications published by LPI
Exam Format
90 min
60
Not publicly disclosed
Specialist
Registration
Varies by country
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
5 years
Retake the current version of the exam; Pass a higher-level LPI certification exam; Complete continuing education activities (if available)
702-100 Exam Topics and Domains
702-100 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with bash, sh, sysctl, adduser, and more.
1
BSD Installation and Software Management
23%
BSD Operating System Installation
Installation Process
- Install FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD operating systems
- Configure basic system settings during installation
- Understand differences between BSD distributions
BSD Software and Package Management
Package Management Systems
- Install, query, and uninstall pre-compiled binary packages
- Use ports to compile software from source
- Determine which installed software has pending upgrades
- Identify outstanding security vulnerabilities in installed software
BSD System Startup Configuration
Boot Process and Service Management
- Understand the boot process of each BSD operating system
- Configure and use bootloader
- Use rc startup scripts
- Configure services to be started at boot time
Hardware Configuration
Hardware Detection and Management
- Determine what hardware is installed on a system
- Determine which hardware was probed at boot time
- View, load, and unload kernel modules
BSD Kernel Parameters and System Security Level
Kernel Configuration and Security
- Understand the concept of kernel MIBs
- View MIBs and modify MIBs at run-time and permanently
- Understand BSD securelevels and their restrictions
2
Storage Devices and BSD Filesystems
18%
BSD Partitioning and Disk Labels
Disk Management
- Understand disk slice tables and disk labels
- Create and manage BSD partitions
- Work with different partition schemes
Create File Systems and Maintain Integrity
Filesystem Creation and Maintenance
- Create BSD filesystems
- Check and repair filesystem integrity
- Understand filesystem types
Control Mounting and Unmounting of File Systems
Mount Management
- Mount and unmount filesystems
- Configure automatic mounting via fstab
- Understand mount options
Manage File Permissions and Ownership
Permissions and Ownership
- Set and modify file permissions
- Change file ownership and group
- Configure default permissions with umask
Create and Change Hard and Symbolic Links
Link Management
- Create hard and symbolic links
- Understand the differences between link types
- Manage existing links
Find Files and BSD Directory Layout
File Location and Directory Structure
- Use utilities to find binaries, source, manpages, and files
- Update the locate database
- Use find with various search criteria
3
Basic BSD System Administration
23%
Manage User Accounts and Groups
User and Group Management
- Create, modify, and remove user and system accounts
- Manage group membership
- Lock and unlock accounts
Automate System Administration Tasks by Scheduling Jobs
Job Scheduling
- Configure cron jobs
- Use at for one-time tasks
- Configure periodic system scripts
Maintain System Time
Time Management
- Set and maintain system time
- Configure NTP synchronization
- Manage time zones
System Logging
Log Management
- Configure system logging
- Manage log files and rotation
- Analyze system logs
Mail Transfer Agents (MTA) Basics
Basic Mail Configuration
- Configure basic mail transfer
- Manage mail aliases
- Monitor mail queue
Manage Printing and Print Jobs
Print System Management
- Configure printing system
- Manage print jobs
- Monitor print queues
Manage User Sessions
Session Management
- Monitor active user sessions
- View login history
- Manage user connections
4
Basic BSD Network Administration
17%
Fundamentals of Internet Protocols
TCP/IP Fundamentals
- Understand TCP/IP fundamentals
- Work with IP addresses and subnets
- Identify common protocols and ports
Basic Network Configuration
Network Interface Configuration
- Configure network interfaces
- Set up static and dynamic IP addressing
- Configure basic routing
Basic Network Troubleshooting
Network Diagnostics
- Use network diagnostic tools
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues
- Analyze network traffic
Configure Client Side DNS
DNS Client Configuration
- Configure DNS client settings
- Test DNS resolution
- Troubleshoot name resolution issues
5
Basic Unix Skills
19%
Use the Shell and Work on the Command Line
Shell Usage
- Work effectively in shell environment
- Use shell features and shortcuts
- Understand shell redirection and pipes
Perform Basic File Management
File Operations
- Perform basic file operations
- Manage directories
- Create and extract archives
Create, Monitor and Kill Processes
Process Management
- Monitor running processes
- Send signals to processes
- Manage process priority and resources
Use Simple Regular Expressions
Regular Expression Basics
- Use regular expressions for pattern matching
- Search text with grep
- Perform basic text manipulation
Perform Basic File Editing
Text Editing
- Use vi editor for file editing
- Navigate and edit text files
- Perform search and replace operations
Customize or Write Simple Scripts
Shell Scripting
- Write simple shell scripts
- Use variables and control structures
- Debug and test scripts
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 702-100 earns the Linux Professional Institute BSD Specialist certification. It sits in the Open Technology track.
Next Level Options
- 201-450 - LPIC-2 Exam 201Advanced Linux administration skills
- 202-450 - LPIC-2 Exam 202Enterprise-level system administration
Alternative Paths
- FreeBSD Certified Administrator Vendor-specific BSD certification
- RHCSA Enterprise Linux administration skills
- Linux+ Vendor-neutral Linux certification
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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 702-100.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: Not publicly disclosed
Updates
- FreeBSD 14.1 Updated commands and features may appear in exam • Release date: 2024-06-04
- NetBSD 10.0 New features and improvements relevant to exam • Release date: 2024-03-28
- OpenBSD 7.5 Security features and system changes • Release date: 2024-04-05
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by System Administrators and Unix/Server Administrators.
- More than 1 year of experience administering BSD systems
- Familiarity with FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD
- Basic Unix/Linux command line experience
- Understanding of system administration concepts