Prepare for LPIC-1 exam 2 - topic 108: Essential system services

This learning path is part of the Learn Linux, 102: A roadmap for LPIC-1 series.

Overview

The four tutorials in this learning path enable you properly maintain the system time and synchronize the clock using the Network Time Protocol (NTP). You’ll learn how to configure the syslog daemon and log rotation, and understand the standard facilities, priorities, and actions involved in system logging. Also, you’ll understand the basics of mail transfer agent (MTA) and the MTA programs such as postfix, sendmail, qmail, and exim. Finally, you’ll learn how to manage print queues and user print jobs, use line printer daemon (LPD) compatibility commands to manage print jobs, and troubleshoot printing problems.

Skill level

Intermediate

Estimated time to complete

Approximately 3 hours.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this learning path, you will be able to:

• Maintain system time
• Understand system logging facilities
• Familiarize yourself with Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) basics
• Manage printers and printing