Anyone here has Linux certifications?

[netlogic]

Since there are so many uncertainty in the current economics, I am thinking about pursuing Linux certifications. Do anyone of you have Linux certifications? What was your approach in the study guides? How long did you prepare for it? Can you recommend me some books to purchase? I have been Linux for a long time now. I think I can purse this very quickly. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again.

[ibutho]

If you are going to get some Linux Certs, then I suggest you go for the LPI (http://www.lpi.org) and Red Hat (http://www.redhat.com) certifications, because they seem to be well regarded in the IT industry (especially the ones from Red Hat). I did the LPI level 1 about a year ago and used LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell (http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/lpicertnut2/) as well as experimenting a lot. I am currently working towards the LPI Level 2 (using the same book I mentioned earlier) and RHCT/RHCE using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Administration Unleashed and RHCE Red Hat Certified Engineer Linux Study Guide. The RHCE is hands on, so a lot of experimenting is required.

[netlogic]

If you are going to get some Linux Certs, then I suggest you go for the LPI (http://www.lpi.org) and Red Hat (http://www.redhat.com) certifications, because they seem to be well regarded in the IT industry (especially the ones from Red Hat). I did the LPI level 1 about a year ago and used LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell (http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/lpicertnut2/) as well as experimenting a lot. I am currently working towards the LPI Level 2 (using the same book I mentioned earlier) and RHCT/RHCE using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Administration Unleashed and RHCE Red Hat Certified Engineer Linux Study Guide. The RHCE is hands on, so a lot of experimenting is required.

Thank you for the suggestion, I am ordering this book now. You know I just convinced this company to go with Ubuntu for the commercial support. I couldn't suggest Debian, because of a lack of commercial support. Now, back to RedHat again... Urghh.... I am a bit of tired of swinging back and forth with Linux distros. What can I do. Least, it isn't the 2003 server.

[ibutho]

Thank you for the suggestion, I am ordering this book now. You know I just convinced this company to go with Ubuntu for the commercial support. I couldn't suggest Debian, because of a lack of commercial support. Now, back to RedHat again... Urghh.... I am a bit of tired of swinging back and forth with Linux distros. What can I do. Least, it isn't the 2003 server.
If you are administering Ubuntu machines, you could go for the Ubuntu Certified Professional (UCP) (http://www.lpi.org/lpi/english/certification/ubuntu_certified_professional) certification. It was developed jointly by Canonical and the LPI. To get Ubuntu certified you need to pass the UCP and both LPI Level 1 exams. I am considering taking it before I take the LPI Level 2, but to be frank with you, I don't know how well regarded it is in the industry and whether its worth taking it because at the moment Ubuntu is not as popular as RH or Novell in the Enterprise.

[netlogic]

If you are administering Ubuntu machines, you could go for the Ubuntu Certified Professional (UCP) (http://www.lpi.org/lpi/english/certification/ubuntu_certified_professional) certification. It was developed jointly by Canonical and the LPI. To get Ubuntu certified you need to pass the UCP and both LPI Level 1 exams. I am considering taking it before I take the LPI Level 2, but to be frank with you, I don't know how well regarded it is in the industry and whether its worth taking it because at the moment Ubuntu is not as popular as RH or Novell in the Enterprise.

I am just a little concern about my job security right now. I think you are right. It is kind of hard to tell how Sun and Ubuntu deal will pan out.

[Koybe]

Certifications are a good asset when looking for a job. I passed RHCE a few years ago. It's an excellent exam based on practical tests, but it's for Red Hat and clone only.When your' certifified, you can go trough the site and look for a job too.

LPI as no link with any distribution, it's a general linux exam and it is just a multiple choice. Anyway, I heard many interesting things about it.

The best way to pass any certification is to spend some week studiyng in a center with a good specialist, then prensenting the exam shortly.

Sorry but I do not have any related electronic documentation. But check this https://www.redhat.com/training/, it's a long time been there.

[ibutho]

I am just a little concern about my job security right now. I think you are right. It is kind of hard to tell how Sun and Ubuntu deal will pan out.

I actually sat for and passed the Ubuntu Certified Professional today. I made an official decision to go for it on Sunday (after having this discussion) and went through the objectives listed here (http://www.ubuntu.com/training/certificationcourses/professional/curriculum). A lot of the stuff I knew, but I think I could have done with a bit more preparation because I made some minor errors which cost me a few marks. Anywya, I am happy I passed and I am looking forward to taking the LPI Level 2 tests.

[Deathrend]

I remember looking at the RedHat Certs so long ago, but no one in the area went the linux road. At the time I worked for the state, whom either used Novell Netware 4 (Pre Linux.. *shutter*) or Windows Server NT4/2000.

I went with the Novell Cert, which these days means nothing it seems. Certs go a long way, but remember it's the experance that sells. I'm a 2003 MCSE, CCNP, and VCP, but all of which came after my current job. With no college degree, and only partial certs, and 12 years of server experance, I found a job paying $73,000 a year, babby sitting servers.

When you appy to a job, just remember to sell what people want to buy. Make sure they notice what they're looking for when hiring. I had over fourteen differnt versions of my resume when I found this one. That's the computer world for you thogh.

[norman_069]

So i was looking at the Red hat classes and their cost and it is a little more than i can afford right now. I am currently putting my self through school for a BS in computer science. I have been messing around with linux for a while but nothing major. What would be some good books to start off with to eventualy get my RHCT and My RHCE certificacation. Also is it very practical to teach myself the things i need to pass these exams.

Thanks

[netlogic]

I remember looking at the RedHat Certs so long ago, but no one in the area went the linux road. At the time I worked for the state, whom either used Novell Netware 4 (Pre Linux.. *shutter*) or Windows Server NT4/2000.

I went with the Novell Cert, which these days means nothing it seems. Certs go a long way, but remember it's the experance that sells. I'm a 2003 MCSE, CCNP, and VCP, but all of which came after my current job. With no college degree, and only partial certs, and 12 years of server experance, I found a job paying $73,000 a year, babby sitting servers.

When you appy to a job, just remember to sell what people want to buy. Make sure they notice what they're looking for when hiring. I had over fourteen differnt versions of my resume when I found this one. That's the computer world for you thogh.

I had so many various careers in my life. Those were in technology and music, but I always go back to the technology. I have maintained Netware 2.x in mfm drives on 286 and 3.x on 486 servers when I was going to college. I maintained few Novell in my life. After that I have been mostly doing System Server support for Windows most of my career. Yea, I kind of miss Netware. I had to tunnel the IP module with IPX, so clients can route...:lolflag:

Thanks for the suggestion.

Oh god... Now, I miss Wildcat and Renegade BBS servers running on 486 and 386.
Damn... memories.... the time sure flies too fast.

[Deathrend]

Oh god... Now, I miss Wildcat and Renegade BBS servers running on 486 and 386.
Damn... memories.... the time sure flies too fast.


I have two Compaq servers waiting to for the end.. both top of the line.. Dule 166 Mhz Proccessors, with 8x4Gb SCSI drives. Windows 3.1 and Oracle "SQL Plus", 3.0.10.x.x (Yes, Oracle Ran on windows 3.1.. And even DOS.).


I think I just died inside..

[ibutho]

So i was looking at the Red hat classes and their cost and it is a little more than i can afford right now. I am currently putting my self through school for a BS in computer science. I have been messing around with linux for a while but nothing major. What would be some good books to start off with to eventualy get my RHCT and My RHCE certificacation. Also is it very practical to teach myself the things i need to pass these exams.

Thanks
Hi. Most people recommend RHCE Red Hat Certified Engineer Linux Study Guide by Michael Jang. Another book that maybe useful is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Administration Unleashed by Tammy Fox. The Red Hat docs (http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/) are also a very good resource especially the deployment guide. Its possible to teach yourself (I'm using CentOS), but many people have recommended that I take up the training because it may help with getting ready for the test.

[norman_069]

Thanks for the info

[netlogic]

I have two Compaq servers waiting to for the end.. both top of the line.. Dule 166 Mhz Proccessors, with 8x4Gb SCSI drives. Windows 3.1 and Oracle "SQL Plus", 3.0.10.x.x (Yes, Oracle Ran on windows 3.1.. And even DOS.).


I think I just died inside..

That is I love Linux. I used to run a porn BBS site in the early 90s with few 486. Ah... memories of the late 80s and early 90s porn. Back to certs. My brain is so fried from reading.

[Tom Tiger]

Since there are so many uncertainty in the current economics, I am thinking about pursuing Linux certifications. Do anyone of you have Linux certifications? What was your approach in the study guides? How long did you prepare for it? Can you recommend me some books to purchase? I have been Linux for a long time now. I think I can purse this very quickly. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again.

If you are just starting out, you might want to look at the LPI courses (www.lpi.org) or Comptia Linux + (www.comptia.org) The latter is more wanted in the states and dare I say more difficult.

LPI consists or several exams and LPI has an Ubuntu exam (taking that one next month.)

I have Comptia Linux + and LPI level 1 certification. And I'm not going to stop there.

There are loads of books to learn, for LPI like said before here, O'reilly LPI Certification in a Nutshell. Plus loads and loads of hands on training. Build, read Learn. But start with one of the book (sybex Comptia or others) and try to get some of the test exams.

Hope this helps, Tom