202-450 LPIC-2 Exam Syllabus

Course Overview

The LPIC-2 202-450 Training and Certification program is designed for Linux professionals who want to develop advanced expertise in enterprise networking services, security, system administration, and infrastructure management. This globally recognized certification validates your ability to configure and manage critical network services in Linux environments.

Offered by Linux Training Center, Coimbatore, this course aligns with the official LPIC-2 Exam 202-450 objectives and provides intensive hands-on training with real-world enterprise Linux scenarios. Learners gain practical experience in DNS, web services, file sharing, email services, network client management, and security administration.

Who Should Enroll?

  • LPIC-1 certified professionals advancing to LPIC-2
  • Linux administrators managing enterprise servers
  • DevOps engineers working with Linux infrastructure
  • Cloud engineers managing production environments
  • System administrators responsible for enterprise services
  • Network engineers working with Linux servers
  • IT professionals seeking advanced Linux certification

Why This Course Stands Out

  • Complete coverage of LPIC-2 202-450 certification objectives
  • Advanced hands-on labs with enterprise Linux servers
  • Real-world networking and security scenarios
  • Focus on production-ready service configuration
  • Industry-aligned curriculum for cloud and enterprise roles
  • Certification-focused mock exams and practical assessments
  • Strong emphasis on troubleshooting and service optimization

What You’ll Learn (202-450 Exam Syllabus)

Domain Name Server (DNS)

  • Configure DNS servers using BIND
  • Manage DNS zones and records
  • Forwarding, caching, and recursive DNS
  • DNS security and troubleshooting

Web Services

  • Configure Apache web server
  • HTTPS and SSL/TLS setup
  • Reverse proxy configuration
  • Configure Nginx and caching proxy services

File Sharing

  • Configure Samba file sharing
  • Linux and Windows interoperability
  • NFS server setup and management
  • File access permissions and security

Network Client Management

  • DHCP configuration and management
  • LDAP basics and client authentication
  • PAM integration
  • Centralized authentication services

E-Mail Services

  • Configure email servers
  • SMTP, POP3, and IMAP services
  • Mail delivery and routing
  • Spam filtering and email security

System Security

  • Host security and hardening
  • Firewall configuration (iptables / nftables)
  • VPN concepts and secure communication
  • SSH security and access management
  • Intrusion prevention and monitoring

Career Roles You Can Pursue

  • Senior Linux Administrator
  • Linux Engineer
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Security Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Enterprise Linux Specialist

Why Choose Linux Training Center, Coimbatore?

  • Expert trainers with enterprise Linux and networking experience
  • Advanced practical labs with real server environments
  • Flexible weekday and weekend batch schedules
  • Comprehensive study materials and lab access
  • Mock exams and certification-focused preparation
  • Career guidance and placement assistance
  • Post-training technical support until certification completion

Advance Your Linux Career

Take your Linux administration skills to the next level with LPIC-2 202-450 certification training. Build advanced expertise in enterprise networking, infrastructure services, and Linux security to excel in modern IT, cloud, and DevOps careers.

Course Syllabus

Modules

Domain Name Server
Basic DNS server configuration
  • Weight: 3
  • Configure BIND as authoritative and recursive caching DNS server.
  • Manage running DNS server and logging.
  • Define BIND zone file locations.
  • Reload modified configuration and zone files.
  • Awareness of dnsmasq, djbdns, and PowerDNS.
  • Files/Utilities: /etc/named.conf, /var/named/, rndc, named-checkconf, kill, host, dig.
    • Create and maintain DNS zones
  • Weight: 3
  • Create forward and reverse zone files.
  • Configure root hints.
  • Add hosts and delegate zones.
  • Understand zone file syntax and resource records.
  • Files/Utilities: /var/named/, zone file syntax, resource record formats, named-checkzone, named-compilezone, masterfile-format, dig, nslookup, host.
    • Securing a DNS server
  • Weight: 2
  • Run DNS server as non-root and inside chroot jail.
  • Configure secure DNS data exchange.
  • Use TSIG for secure transfers.
  • Awareness of DNSSEC and DANE.
  • Files/Utilities: /etc/named.conf, /etc/passwd, DNSSEC, dnssec-keygen, dnssec-signzone.
    • HTTP Services
    Basic Apache configuration
  • Weight: 4
  • Install and configure Apache web server.
  • Monitor performance and server load.
  • Restrict client access and configure authentication.
  • Configure scripting modules like PHP and mod_perl.
  • Configure resource limits and virtual hosts.
  • Use redirects to customize access.
  • Files/Utilities: access logs, error logs, .htaccess, httpd.conf, mod_auth_basic, mod_authz_host, mod_access_compat, htpasswd, AuthUserFile, AuthGroupFile, apachectl, apache2ctl, httpd, apache2.
    • Apache configuration for HTTPS
  • Weight: 3
  • Configure HTTPS using SSL/TLS.
  • Generate private keys, CSR, and self-signed certificates.
  • Install certificates including intermediate CAs.
  • Configure SNI-based virtual hosting.
  • Disable insecure protocols and ciphers.
  • Files/Utilities: /etc/ssl/, /etc/pki/, openssl, CA.pl, SSLEngine, SSLCertificateKeyFile, SSLCertificateFile, SSLCACertificateFile, SSLCACertificatePath, SSLProtocol, SSLCipherSuite, ServerTokens, ServerSignature, TraceEnable.
    • Implementing Squid as a caching proxy
  • Weight: 2
  • Install and configure Squid proxy server.
  • Configure access policies and authentication.
  • Manage resource usage and ACLs.
  • Files/Utilities: squid.conf, acl, http_access.
    • Implementing Nginx as a web server and reverse proxy
  • Weight: 2
  • Install and configure Nginx.
  • Configure reverse proxy.
  • Configure basic web server functionality.
  • Files/Utilities: /etc/nginx/, nginx.
    • File Sharing
    SAMBA Server Configuration
  • Weight: 5
  • Configure Samba for standalone and Active Directory environments.
  • Configure CIFS and printer shares.
  • Mount Samba shares on Linux clients.
  • Troubleshoot Samba installations.
  • Files/Utilities: smbd, nmbd, winbindd, smbcontrol, smbstatus, testparm, smbpasswd, nmblookup, samba-tool, net, smbclient, mount.cifs, /etc/samba/, /var/log/samba/.
    • NFS Server Configuration
  • Weight: 3
  • Export filesystems using NFS.
  • Configure access restrictions and mount options.
  • Secure NFS and mount on clients.
  • Awareness of NFSv4.
  • Files/Utilities: /etc/exports, exportfs, showmount, nfsstat, /proc/mounts, /etc/fstab, rpcinfo, mountd, portmapper.
    • Network Client Management
    DHCP configuration
  • Weight: 2
  • Configure DHCP server.
  • Set default and per-client options.
  • Add static and BOOTP hosts.
  • Configure DHCP relay agent.
  • Awareness of DHCPv6 and IPv6 Router Advertisements.
  • Files/Utilities: dhcpd.conf, dhcpd.leases, DHCP logs, arp, dhcpd, radvd, radvd.conf.
    • PAM authentication
  • Weight: 3
  • Configure PAM authentication methods.
  • Manage password and shadow authentication.
  • Use SSSD for LDAP authentication.
  • Files/Utilities: /etc/pam.d/, pam.conf, nsswitch.conf, pam_unix, pam_cracklib, pam_limits, pam_listfile, pam_sss, sssd.conf.
    • LDAP client usage
  • Weight: 2
  • Query and update LDAP servers.
  • Import and manage LDAP entries.
  • Change user passwords.
  • Files/Utilities: ldapsearch, ldappasswd, ldapadd, ldapdelete.
    • Configuring an OpenLDAP server
  • Weight: 4
  • Configure OpenLDAP server.
  • Understand LDIF format and access control.
  • Manage distinguished names, schemas, and object classes.
  • Understand changetype operations and directory configuration.
  • Files/Utilities: slapd, slapd-config, LDIF, slapadd, slapcat, slapindex, /var/lib/ldap/, loglevel.
    • E-Mail Services
    Using e-mail servers
  • Weight: 4
  • Manage e-mail server configuration.
  • Configure aliases, quotas, and virtual domains.
  • Configure internal relays and monitor mail services.
  • Understand SMTP basics and TLS in Postfix.
  • Awareness of sendmail and exim.
  • Files/Utilities: postfix configs, /etc/postfix/, /var/spool/postfix/, sendmail commands, /etc/aliases, mail logs in /var/log/.
    • Managing E-Mail Delivery
  • Weight: 2
  • Implement mail filtering and sorting.
  • Use Sieve rules based on sender, recipient, headers, and size.
  • Awareness of procmail.
  • Files/Utilities: Sieve conditions, keep, fileinto, redirect, reject, discard, stop, Dovecot vacation extension.
    • Managing Mailbox Access
  • Weight: 2
  • Install and configure POP and IMAP services.
  • Configure Dovecot and TLS support.
  • Awareness of Courier.
  • Files/Utilities: /etc/dovecot/, dovecot.conf, doveconf, doveadm.
    • System Security
    Configuring a router
  • Weight: 3
  • Configure IP forwarding and NAT.
  • Configure port redirection and packet filtering.
  • Manage routing tables.
  • Save and reload firewall configurations.
  • Files/Utilities: /proc/sys/net/ipv4/, /proc/sys/net/ipv6/, /etc/services, iptables, ip6tables.
    • Managing FTP servers
  • Weight: 2
  • Configure FTP server for downloads and uploads.
  • Manage anonymous access securely.
  • Configure user access controls.
  • Understand active vs passive FTP.
  • Files/Utilities: vsftpd.conf, Pure-FTPd command options.
    • Secure shell (SSH)
  • Weight: 4
  • Configure and secure SSH daemon.
  • Manage SSH keys for password and key-based authentication.
  • Restrict root and user logins.
  • Use SSH tunneling and multiple connections for safe remote administration.
  • Files/Utilities: ssh, sshd, /etc/ssh/sshd_config, /etc/ssh/, private/public key files, PermitRootLogin, PubKeyAuthentication, AllowUsers, PasswordAuthentication, Protocol.
    • Security tasks
  • Weight: 3
  • Receive and review security alerts.
  • Scan and test ports on servers.
  • Install and manage intrusion detection systems.
  • Apply security patches and bug fixes.
  • Awareness of OpenVAS and Snort.
  • Files/Utilities: telnet, nmap, fail2ban, nc, iptables.
    • OpenVPN
  • Weight: 2
  • Configure VPN connections using OpenVPN.
  • Create secure point-to-point or site-to-site tunnels.
  • Files/Utilities: /etc/openvpn/, openvpn.

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