Junior Level LPIC-1 Exam 101: Linux Package Management

Overview/Description
Package management systems are used for installing, uninstalling, and upgrading software in Linux. This course describes the most common package management systems - dpkg, which is the system used with Debian packages, rpm used with Red Hat-based packages, and yum, adapted by Red Hat to deal with dependency issues. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for CompTIA Linux+ exam LX0-101 and Linux Professional Institute (LPI) LPIC-1 Junior Level Administrator exam 101.

Target Audience
Administrators who are rolling out and supporting Linux in the enterprise; individuals seeking internationally recognized, distribution-neutral Linux certification

Prerequisites
n/a

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Junior Level LPIC-1 Exam 101: Linux Package Management

manage system libraries

describe the characteristics of Linux packages

use the dpkg components of the Debian package management system to complete a task

recognize what dselect tool option to use in a given scenario

manage Debian packages

use Debian package management tools

recognize how to install software using RPM

identify the advantages using YUM to Install RPM packages

retrieve data from a package

use RPM and YUM package management tools