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The BSD Specialist certification is part of the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Open Technology certification program.

The exam focuses on the practical skills required to work successfully in a FreeBSD, NetBSD or OpenBSD environment and tests the knowledge and skills needed to administer BSD operating systems.

The typical BSD Specialist certification holder is a system administrator of BSD operating systems. The certification holder has an understanding of the architecture of the BSD operating systems. This includes the ability to manage various aspects of a BSD installation, including the management of user accounts and groups, processes, file systems, installed software, and client networking configuration. The candidate is experienced in using standard BSD and Unix tools on the command line.

BSD Specialist topics
BSD Installation and Software Management
Storage Devices and BSD Filesystems
Basic BSD System Administration
Basic BSD Network Administration
Basic Unix Skills

Topic 711: BSD Installation and Software Management
711.1 BSD Operating System Installation
711.2 BSD Software and Package Management
711.3 BSD System Startup Configuration
711.4 Hardware Configuration
711.5 BSD Kernel Parameters and System Security Level

Topic 712: Storage Devices and BSD Filesystems
712.1 BSD Partitioning and Disk Labels
712.2 Create File Systems and Maintain their Integrity
712.3 Control Mounting and Unmounting of File Systems
712.4 Manage File Permissions and Ownership
712.5 Create and Change Hard and Symbolic Links
712.6 Find Files and BSD Directory Layout

Topic 713: Basic BSD System Administration
713.1 Manage User Accounts and Groups
713.2 Automate System Administration Tasks by Scheduling Jobs
713.3 Maintain System Time
713.4 System Logging
713.5 Mail Transfer Agents (MTA) Basics
713.6 Manage Printing and Print Jobs
713.7 Manage User Sessions

Topic 714: Basic BSD Network Administration
714.1 Fundamentals of Internet Protocols
714.2 Basic network configuration
714.3 Basic network troubleshooting
714.4 Configure Client Side DNS

Topic 715: Basic Unix Skills
715.1 Use the Shell and Work on the Command Line
715.2 Perform basic file management
715.3 Create, Monitor and Kill Processes
715.4 Use Simple Regular Expressions
715.5 Perform basic file editing operations
715.6 Customize or write simple scripts

There is no prerequisite certification for taking the BSD Specialist Engineer exam. However, it is strongly recommended that a candidate has more than a year of experience in administering BSD systems of various kinds.

Pass the BSD Specialist exam. The 90 minute exam is 60 multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions.

Following your booking, a confirmation message will be sent to all participants, ensuring you're well-informed of your successful enrollment. Calendar placeholders will also be dispatched to assist you in scheduling your commitments around the course. Rest assured, all course materials and access to necessary labs or platforms will be provided no later than one week before the course begins, allowing you ample time to prepare and engage fully with the learning experience ahead.

Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.
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