Resources for the LPI DevOps Tools Engineer (701 Exam)

DevOps is a popular approach used by organizations to improve the quality and effectiveness of new software deployments. A scan of the Indeed job site reveals over 3000 job openings that mention DevOps, showing it's still in demand.
To find the right people, employers look to certifications such as the LPI DevOps Tools Engineer.
Created by the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the LPI DevOps Tools Engineer certification validates that accredited professionals have the technical and collaborative skills to participate in complex software development and deployment projects.
This article explores the LPI DevOps Tools Engineer certification and the resources available to help candidates master the required DevOps engineer skills and tools. But first, let's talk about what you can expect from the exam.
What is the LPI DevOps Tools Engineer (701 Exam)?
The Linux Professional Institute awards the LPI DevOps Tools Engineer to candidates who successfully complete LPI’s 701-100 exam, a 90-minute, 60-question multiple-choice/fill-in-the-blank test.
The exam validates skills in DevOps engineering practices like automation, containerization, machine deployment, and CI/CD. It also confirms familiarity with tools such as Ansible, Vagrant, Puppet, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and GitHub, giving employers confidence in a candidate’s hands-on capabilities.
While there are no specific prerequisites for the DevOps Tools Engineer, LPI recommends that candidates have experience in software development and/or systems administration and maintain certifications in those fields equivalent to the LPIC-1 certification. You’ll need a solid foundation in Linux and scripting, so consider some Linux training!
The DevOps Tools Engineer 701 Exam is divided into five objective sections covering the creation and deployment of software systems, particularly using open-source tools and technologies. Each section is assigned a weight, which determines the number of questions that section has in the final exam.
Software Engineering: Modern software development (eight: 6), standard components and platforms for software (weight: 2), source code management (weight: 5), and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) (weight: 5)
Container Management: Usage (weight: 7), deployment and orchestration (weight: 5), and infrastructure of containers (weight: 4)
Machine Deployment: Virtual machine deployment (weight: 4), cloud deployment (weight: 2), and system image creation (weight: 2
Configuration Management: The Ansible open-source IT automation engine (weight: 8) and other configuration management tools (weight: 2)
Service Operations: IT operations and monitoring (weight: 4) and log management and analysis (weight: 4).
If you’re planning to take the DevOps Tools Engineer 701 exam, you should align your study efforts with these exam objectives.
What Official Resources are Available for LPI DevOps Tools Engineer Exam Prep?
LPI provides a wide range of supporting materials to help candidates prepare for the DevOps Tools Engineer exam. It’s important that you review all of these LPI resources to ensure that your study, practice, and review activities align with the exam expectations. These resources begin with the LPI website.
LPI Official Website
The LPI website offers comprehensive information on the LPI DevOps Tool Engineer certification. It provides an in-depth description of the Exam 701 objectives with a breakdown of key knowledge areas. You might also want to download the DevOps Tools Engineer exam guide that includes sample exam questions, as well as a checklist you can use to see if you are ready to take the exam.
LPI Learning Portal
Another resource for DevOps Tool Engineer candidates is the LPI Learning Portal. This is a source of free study guides, training materials, and sample practice exams. These materials are created by a network of open-source and Linux specialists, but with quality control provided by LPI.
What Other Resources are Available for Exam Preparation?
This is a popular DevOps certification, which means several other resources are available to help you prepare for (and hopefully pass!) the exam.
Books and Publications
A number of study books are recommended for the LPI DevOps Tools Engineer exam. These include the DevOps Handbook by Gene Kim and others, Infrastructure as Code: Managing Servers in the Cloud by Kief Morris, and Kubernetes Up and Running by Kelsey Hightower and others.
It’s best to combine learning from publications like these with hands-on practice to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the materials.
Online Courses and Video Tutorials
Online videos and courses help exam candidates learn and practice materials in their own time! For example, CBT Nuggets’ DevOps Tools Engineer (Exam 701-100) online training course is tailored specifically to the LPI 701 exam topics. The course includes access to quizzes, CyberVista® IT practice exams, and coaching by CBT Nuggets’ expert trainers.
Hands-On Practice Tools
It’s important to complement your classroom knowledge by developing practical DevOps engineer skills through hands-on practice tools. For example, many CBT Nuggets online training courses, including DevOps Tools Engineer (Exam 701-100), include access to tailored quizzes, hands-on labs, and practice exams.
Popular DevOps tools such as Docker have tutorials and lab environments that allow for hands-on practice. Also, check out free and open-source development environments such as minikube, Vagrant, and GitLab-CI. These allow you to create and troubleshoot real-world scenarios in local practice versions of key DevOps tools.
Community Resources and Study Groups
Finally, you can consider joining forums and discussion groups with like-minded learners. Look for LPI official discussion boards and blog series for DevOps certification, industry DevOps communities, meetups and events, and groups such as the LinkedIn DevOps Tools group.
Practice Exams and Assessment Tools
It’s important to reinforce your learning by taking practice exams. You can take official LPI practice exams or use third-party practice exams from sources such as ExamTopics, EDUSUM, or TestPrepTraining.com.
Be sure to review your incorrect answers and update your study plan accordingly. Maybe you’ll need to focus on the topic area with additional hands-on practice or look for alternative study tools. In any case, you’ll need to retest your subject knowledge with quizzes and subsequent practice exams.
How to Craft a LPI DevOps Tools Engineer (701 Exam) Study Plan
You’ll need to create a realistic and effective study plan leading to taking the LPI DevOps Tools Engineer certification exam. Set a realistic time frame, taking into account the target date for your exam and the amount of time you can spend on formal training, self-study, and practice.
Make sure you allow sufficient time for hands-on practice and the practice exams you plan to take. Things change, so check your study plan regularly and adjust it as needed.
Conclusion
There’s a wide array of resources available to support your preparation for the LPI DevOps Tools Engineer (701 Exam). In addition to formal training, you’ll find lots of self-study and hands-on practice materials, as well as practice exams to fuel your study plan.
If you’re planning to study for LPI’s DevOps Tools Engineer cert, then CBT Nuggets' 701 Exam training course should be in your study plan.
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