LPIC-2 is the second certification in the multi-level professional certification program of the Linux Professional Institute (LPI). The LPIC-2 will validate the candidate’s ability to administer small to medium–sized mixed networks.
Current version: 4.5 (Exam codes 201-450 and 202-450)
Objectives: 201-450 and 202-450
Prerequisites: The candidate must have an active LPIC-1 certification to receive the LPIC-2 certification.
Requirements: Passing exams 201 and 202. Each 90-minute exam is 60 multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions.
Validity period: 5 years unless retaken or higher level is achieved.
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Languages for exams available in VUE test centers: English, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Languages for exams available online via OnVUE: English, Japanese
To become LPIC-2 certified the candidate must be able to:
- perform advanced system administration, including common tasks regarding the Linux kernel, system startup and maintenance;
- perform advanced Management of block storage and file systems as well as advanced networking and authentication and system security, including firewall and VPN;
- install and configure fundamental network services, including DHCP, DNS, SSH, Web servers, file servers using FTP, NFS and Samba, email delivery; and
- supervise assistants and advise management on automation and purchases.
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32% certified professionals received a salary increase after certification, and 41% were hoping to receive one.
– PearsonVue 2025 Value of IT Certifications Candidate Report
LPIC-2 certification holders are estimated to earn at least $70,000 to $90,000 annually.
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Over a third (38%) of organizations experiencing a shortage of open source skills are hiring more open source professionals.
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To become LPIC-2 certified, you must be LPIC-1 certified and pass both the 201 and 202 exams
At LPI we take the guesswork out of what’s on the exam. Our exam objectives show you what topics you can expect to find on the exams as well as the relative importance of those topics. No matter which study resources you choose to prepare for your LPI exams, reviewing the individual exam objectives should be at the core of any study plan.
LPIC-2 exam 201 topics
- Capacity Planning
- Linux Kernel
- System Startup
- Filesystem and Devices
- Advanced Storage Device Administration
- Networking Configuration
- System Maintenance
LPIC-2 exam 202 topics
- Domain Name Server
- Web Services
- File Sharing
- Network Client Management
- E-Mail Services
- System Security