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My Path to NIX certification? Help
Dear All Member, I am quite silent member of this forum, and Now finally I have some question , I have CCNA and CCNP expired certification but my current job is totally related to *NIX environment. Now I have decided to go for good *NIX certification, So I want to go for Redhat certification but its Ban in here in…
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What is higher than Project +?
Hey guys, I plan on taking Project + after CCNA and my question is this: what is the next step after Project +, PMP?
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Recommended Practice Exams
Hey, got 1st part of Linux+/LPIC-1 coming up soon. I was hoping there would be a recommended practice exam out there. Any help would be great.
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Taking LX0-102 this Friday
Ok... I've been studying for this badboy over the last few weeks, and have taken several practice exams, watched CBT nuggets and read Roderick W. Smiths Linux+ book. My question is this. Does anyone know of additional free practice exams I can take online? (not the Comptia ones). thanks for any help on this.
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Cloud Essentials
Has anyone taken this exam yet? I was just curious what is a good study source? I bought the uCertify Prep Kit, but I'm thinking that was a bad choice. The practice test questions kind of seem like garbage to me and the test notes don't seem any better.
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Take both exams at same time or split them?
Hi everybody, I have decided to tackle the Linux+ exams but despite doing a fair degree of research I am still confused. Do I understand it correctly that there are 2 exams LX101 & LX102 and you have to take them (and pay for them) separately? I was under the impression that it was just in 2 parts but you take them…
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Learning the Cloud
Hey guys so I get home a bit later this year and was going to finish ICND2 and start/finish the MCSA: Windows 7. But on the side and if there is time can you guys tell me a bit about Cloud computing? I want to learn about it but have to hands on time with equipment or the enviroment. Here are some questions and ideas. What…
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Project+ Cert for life?
Hello Everyone! I been quite the lurker on these forums and I thought it was time I said hello :) Just like the title states I was wondering if the Project+ is currently Cert for life? was just asking due to the fact that I'm currently deciding whether or not to pursue Net + or Project+. Thank you everyone!
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Should I even bother with Linux+ ?
Have never seen a job posting that mentioned it. Plus it's CompTIA, vendor neutral looked down upon in my locality. I looked at the exam objectives and I am already prepared for majority of it. Wouldn't it be better to just go for RedHat Certified Sytem Administrator? RHEL/CentOS/Fedora is already my favorite flavor of…
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Considering Mobility+ and/or Cloud+
My company does have interest outsourcing software onto cloud providers including putting data center onto the cloud as a backup. We also have a lot of users using mobile devices, and mobility and cloud trend will increase. I currently have A+, Network+, i-Net+, Server+, Sec+ and some MS certs. Am working in the field full…
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Is TestOut enough to pass?
I have to take the Linux+ exams for my degree at WGU, and I was wondering if the TestOut material provided by WGU is enough to pass the exams. Thanks!
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My Study Material
Hello, I am currently Security + and ITIL Foundations certified and interested in Linux + for my next certification. I have some experience with Ubuntu and Mint. For study purposes, I spun up two VMs: Ubuntu and Centos. Wow, I may like Centos the best, that's a heck of an OS. I plan to complete the professor mess or videos…
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Linux Labs
I have finished studying for the Linux+ now and have moved on to the CCNA. When I get time over the next few months I plan to rewrite some of my notes into lab exercises for my blog. If there is any interest in this sort of thing I will copy paste them into this thread for anyone else studying for the Linux+. If others…
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Project management certification path?
After I finish my CCNA, I was going to either work on a Windows 7 certification or a PM certification. My supervisor seemed quite a bit more enthusiastic about a PM certification, which let me to research. I was recommended to either Project+ or an ITIL Foundation cert, though I think the second one isn't actually PM.…
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Since Linux + equals LPIC 1, which book(s) to get?
Hey. I'm planning on studying for Linux + and was going to get LPIC 1 after that. After using Linux for several years now, I have no idea how I escaped the knowledge of the melding of the exams. According to many of you, I should get Linux + for a total of four certs. (Is this still legit?) Going on Amazon I found a book…
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Passed the Project+
I finally took the Project+ this weekend for my WGU degree and let me say, the 5 total hours I did study for it.....was overkill. This exam was very straight forward and all you need is the Sybex Project+ book. Even though the material was dry, I did learn a lot about project management and has me somewhat interested in…
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1 hour per day study - objectives?
Hello all, I have 1 hour per day for 5 days a week until september. So approx 120 hours. Is Linux+ feasible? Also is there anywhere I can get a structured study plan that could fit into this? I have Linux+ sybex book at home but im remote at the moment so need online stuff. Should I maybe get the kindle version? And is it…
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Why does it seem people do not go for Linux+
This category of the forum doesnt seem to be poppin like the cisco threads. Where are all the Linux folks at. I need some motivation lol
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Cloud+ passing score?
Anyone know the pass mark for the Cloud+ exam? Comptia state "750 (on a scale of 100-900)" What is that as a rough percentage? Why does it start at 100? Do you get 100 points for filling your name in?!
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Cloud+ passing score?
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Career in Project Management
Can someone tell me how Project+ helps in career?
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Comptia Linux+ or LPIC-1??
Sorry but I'm confused. It seems that either you can take Linux+ and it takes care of the first exam requirement for LPIC-1, or you take two exams for LPIC-1. Is there any recommendations on what to take first? I'm a year into schooling which has me taking classes in administrating CentOS via the command line. I currently…
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security+ or cloud+
Hi all ......... I need help to choose my next path . I have done my a+ and network + already...which is better..?
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Create file vs custom end marker
I'm just new to learning Linux and I'm trying to find the value in the difference between two ways of creating simple files. The first is in creating a file and the second is with a custom end marker cat > winter.txt --- enter text --- Ctrl d key and cat > hot.txt <<stop > line 1 > line 2 > stop The above two examples end…
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The Urban Penguin
Another source of Linux info is the Urban Penguin. He is on YouTube. I've only watched a couple, but I think he is pretty good. Package Management with RPM and YUM - YouTube
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Linux Future Prospects?
I ditched MS after XP, and got out of IT for a number of years, but I've used Linux on my laptop for almost four years now. I really prefer Linux, and I'm really interested in Unix in general, but I wonder, what are the job prospects like for Unix based certifications? I read somewhere that most (this was at least five…
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Cloud+ study resources
Let get a thread going of recommended study materials for CompTIA Cloud+ and other cloud technology certifications. Certifications: CompTIA Cloud+ Beta Exam (CV1-001) CompTIA Cloud+ Beta Exam (CV1-001) objectives (PDF) CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification objectives To get started…
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Hardening CentOS Image
Hello, Not sure where to start here, but I have been tasked with hardening our CentOS images which currently install from Cobbler and vSphere ISOs. I can only imagine this is a RHCE requirement but I don't see it in my book. Looking to remove a few packages and add some of our own that we use in advance. I guess I am…
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Is Project+ just for IT?
Hey guys, so I was looking around and from what I read on CompTIA's website and around; it would appear that Project+ is simply team leading on projects and the like. But is it IT focused or just so happen to be offered by a IT company? Like would it be good for anyone that wants to learn to be a project leader, or only in…
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CompTIA Cloud Essentials - Overview of Certification
Hi Guys, Did anyone take or plans on taking CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification? It is a relatively new certification by CompTIA, and I was hoping folks who took the exam can share their experience and opinions about the certification? Thank you!!
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Passed Project+
Passed this morning with an 810. Thankful to have this behind me! Like others, I found the uCertify material was over complicated and much more wordy than the actual exam. Heldman's practice exams (with the hard copy of the book) and chapter-end exams are OK. I saw a few things on the actual exam that Heldman didn't cover.…
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Passed
Geez that was boring. Got a 786. Not that great of a score, but I really don't care. At least that thing is behind me. Used the Sybex book. I really didn't put in as much effort as I should have...just couldn't do it, was too boring. Note for the WGU students: The Ucertify was much harder than the actual test. Not to…
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linux + simulations or no?
Does the linux+ exam have simulations similar to network+ and security+. I tried looking at Comptia site but it wants me to fill out a form to see sample questions and I am on my smart phone right now. Thanks in advance.
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How long do the LX101 and LX102 exams take to complete (realistically) ?
I know there are 60 questions and 90 minutes allotted to answer them but would you say the exam is lengthy and I would have to use up the entire time ? Generally I always finish the cert exams well before the time limit. If people can actually post how much time it took them, I can get a good estimate.
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Are the the 2 exams?
Are these typically multple choice test? Or a mixture of stuff? Or whatever the test chooses to throw at you. Currently studying now and it's alot of content to retain. I've dabled with linux previously but not to the extent of what's in the study book. I took a break from the my ccent studies to see what the linux cert…
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linux flash cards
Hey.....im studying for my linux+ and will be doing flash cards on quizlet. Here is my firs t set. Not completely finished....Please leave feedback..hopefully it helps http://quizlet.com/33222565/linux-2014-objective-103-commands-terms-flash-cards They look better on the app.
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Linux Distro for the Linux+
I realize this is a vendor neutral cert, but I'm completely new to Linux. Any suggestions for the distro to use to learn and practice for the Linux+? Thanks.
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Questions on the Server+ :Are they really so wordy? Is the test really 100 questions?
So I was using both the Kaplan and Transcender practice tests and I found them to have questions that literally take you three to four times as long to read than the ones in the VCE file I purchased. Perhaps its just me, but the material in the first two seems to be extremely verbose. Has anyone else experienced that?…
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I took the linux+ exam before registering for anLPI id.
I took the linux+ exam before registering for an LPI id. I just registered today and it doesn't show anything in the certifications section. I'm pretty sure I selected the option to forward my information to LPI so is there something I need to do to update my LPI account with my information?
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How did you know you were ready for the 101 exam
I have posted a few times to this forum in regards to Linux +, but I haven't really gotten back the answer I was looking. I figured I should just ask the question more directly. so. How did you know you were ready?
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Command line only or GUI?
Ive just got a few of questions on this, im going to set up a server at the weekend for my studies. I've purchased the Sybex study guide and im going to do cbt nuggets probably. I'm wondering the following: 1. Which distro to use? 2. Do you need the GUI for L+? 3. Study time? CCNA took me about 6 months (3 months per exam,…
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Passed LX0-101
Finally sat and passed LX0-101 after procrastinating for months. Can't say it was easy but certainly could have done with more preparation. One of my biggest regrets was focusing too much on the exam objectives with the highest weighting. Next up 102. Am totally dreading it after seeing feedback from folks here.
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Nervous about LX0-102
Hello All, Been lurking on this forum for a while, but felt the need to post as my LX0-102 date draws nearer! Hoping to calm some of the pre-certification jitters. I passed the 101 first try with a 610 (nothing spectacular) but after reading some of the intel on this board about the LX0-102, I feel less confident than I…
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Linux Trouble maker
I have not tried this myself, but this sounds like an interesting project. Linux Troublemaker. The description says it is a highly vulnerable, outdated, Linux distribution. Your job is to fix it. Trouble-Maker
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Cloud+ Pass
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Help Server+ test
Are this videos are still good CompTIA Server+ (2009 Objectives) series. I think someone told me is a 2010 series please help. I found this side Pluralsight.com and is really cheap then CBT Nugget please any advise thanks.
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Boson Linux + exams?
I was wondering if anyone knew if Boson offered the same 3 practice exams as they do for the a+, n+, and security+? If not, is there another product you recommend that is somewhat identical to Boson? I purchased Boson for the Security+ exam and feel it really helped me out in preparing for the exam and would like to do the…
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Passed Project +
Passed Project + with a score of 730. This is a very dry subject and I am glad it is out of the way. Next up is more CIWs for WGU.
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Exactly 24 hours until 101 exam
I feel prepared but nervous at the same time. Hopefully all goes well and I can book 102 for a couple of weeks and not have to book a resit for the 101.
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LPIC 1 is it really beneficial?
LPIC 1 is it really beneficial? Is it really beneficial to have this? if you have this and lpic 2 and say red hat is there money to be a linux admin?
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Question: has anyone watched this video, linux in the real world?
Linux in the Real World Video Training Online | CBT Nuggets Question: has anyone watched this video, linux in the real world? I am wondering what distribution do they use, is it red hat?
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Server+ Tomorrow :X
Hey TE, I am taking the Server+ tomorrow, I earned my A+ two weeks ago and now I'm shooting for Server+. I used Johnathan Lau's book and CBT Nuggets and of course my own experience with servers. I think I do pretty well with the questions asked and material covered. Any tips or hints? Time for a last minute cram session.
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Linux Newbie
Hello! I am required by my job to acquire an OS certification. I chose Linux. What is a good cert to have in this area? I know there are different flavors. I guess Linux+ is not vendor specific? Please help Thanks
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What books are you using or plan to use and why?
What books are out there . Some may not be in the store or I might have forgot to list one . What books are you using or plan to use and why? 1) Sybex 2) The Server+ Certification Bible 3) Server+ Certification Training Guide 4) Certification All-in-One Exam Guide 5) Server+ Exam Prep 6) Server+ ExamCram 7) Certification…
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Passed Linux+
Just passed the second half of the linux+ today. I wasn't really planning on taking this test until WGU added it to their IT Security degree. I've been doing linux administration for the past year and a half and I've probably used just about every major distro before settling on arch linux. The coursework did teach me a…
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Exam question
Am I safe to assume it multiple choice just like most other exams or are there some fill in the blank questions?
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Failed twice LX01- what the???
I've been a Linux user since '98 but have done little in the way of linux admin work, so most of my linux experience has been through a gui with occasional use of the CLI. I'm trying to change career paths and formalize my experience by getting certifications. (also helps to get through HR filters and so on). I've been…
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CompTIA Server+ materials
Hello guys I found CBT Nuggets video but is 2009 still valid or is a new version please let me know thank you so much.
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Which book can I use for SKO-003?
Hello everyone, this is my first post (at least for a long time). I'm planning on studying for the Server+ SKO-003. The reason why is because I need it for a job position I'm applying to in about 2 months and they asked me to study this. Unfortunately I've had a hard time finding a book for the current SKO-003 exam. The…
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Passed Project+
Just passed the Project+ Exam this morning. Got a 820/900. It definitely was a tough test but I had been studying for a month or so and most of it came easy. I used the Heldman book and the mnemonic that Cold Titanium used. It helped a ton. I also broke down the stuff I didnt know and hit it hard. I made up a couple of…
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Server+ from home
I was going to schedule my Server+ exam on the PearsonVue website until I saw that we could take the pilot exam from home and get a 50% discount. Here's the link: https://www8.pearsonvue.com/comptia/rp/ Has anybody done it or has anybody been able to schedule it? I get to where I choose the exam but then I get an error…
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Anyone gotten a server admin type job w/ server+
Anyone gotten a server admin type job w/ server+ Also is server+ 2009 still the current exam? Seems like it is due for an update
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Passed Linux+ this morning!
Finally got around to taking the lx0-102 this morning and passed! Best part is it was at a new Pearson Vue testing center about 15 minutes from home. Definitely beats making the 45-50 min ride to the next closest one. Now if only they'd offer Prometric at this new place...
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Free CompTIA Cloud+ (1/7/2012)
Read all about it! Get your CV1-001 for free. CompTIA Cloud+ Beta Exam Event
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IPTABLES 2 PCs 1 static route
Hi, I hope this is the right section where I can post my problem. My network topology is as below:#### ## 192.11.1.11 #### 192.4.200.2 ######## --------------- #### ------------- #### ------------- ######## ## WAN #### LAN ####PC1 Router Firewall PC2192.11.1.2 192.11.1.1 192.4.200.95 I need to create a static route (NAT?)…
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CompTIA Cloud Essentials - Overview of Certification
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Exam Format
Booked my exam for the first exam for 2 weeks time. I know there is 60 questions but I cant find if it is just multiple choice or if there are any other types of questions? Anyone have a link or information on the format of the exam? Thanks!
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CompTIA Cloud Essentials
CompTIA Cloud Essentials I don't know how popular this is as it is pretty new I think. Anyone here ever challenge this? I wonder if it's worth challenging and what kind of knowledge would be gained...
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PDI+ exam retiring Jan. 31, 2014
CompTIA have announced they will be retiring the PDI+ certification and it will not be replaced. Details here. CompTIA PDI+ Exam to Retire
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LPIC-1 Preparations
what linux distro should i use? im using solaris now. ive read somewhere that i should use a linux distro where its the base of the exam. what distro should i use? TIA
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Studying for Linux+ advice
I have been using the Roderick Smith Sybex book, stacks of notes, CBT Nuggets, and google. I have been studying for the past few months and haven't felt like I have gotten that far. I suppose I am having trouble making up labs to get more accustomed to the commands, but I feel like something is missing. I have also felt…
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Which practice exam would you purchase for the 101 exam?
The title says it all. Opinions?
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Server+ what you need to know
***RAID 0,1,5, 10, 50. You need to know how many disks they require and how to figure out their capacity. Example: If you have 4 200GB drives and you configure them for RAID 5 how much space will you have? (RAID is HUGE know it like the back of your hand) --which raid configurations have parity, which one allows for hot…
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Time to make the jump from MS to Linux
So while I wait for delivery of my CCNA ICND2 200-101 guide which will only be at the end of September I have decided it is time to jump from microsoft to linux with aim on a 2 or more linux certs. 1st cert I'm looking at is the LPIC-1 and LPIC-2, been using cbt nuggets videos along with sybex study guide. From windows to…
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Looking for advise on this cert...
A few weeks ago I earned my CCNA, and am looking for another goal. I had considered CCNP, but with my school schedule and new job, I'm thinking I might put that off for right now while I get experience. I am 2 weeks into a NOC position at a data center. Anyway, I'm also a student for networking and am currently enrolled in…
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Linux+ is in da House!
All, I'm so happy... I just passed the second half of the Linux+ exam!!! I was expecting to score a lot higher than I did, however, the main thing is that I passed. A higher score would have only been more of an ego boost. I was confused on a few of the questions and couldn't settle on just one answer. Also, this is my 1st…
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Nailed it!
I passed the Linux+/LPIC 1! What I used to pass: CBTnuggets (Watched the videos twice for LX0-101 - but only watched a few for LX0-102) Testout (Watched 50-75% of the videos for LX0-101 - but went through all the labs/videos/tests for LX0-102) I took 3 or 4 practice tests for both tests that came with Testout. And I read…
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Has this cert proven useful to anyone?
I'm currently studying for the PDI+ along with my A+, and it seems fairly simple. There is a shortage of copier/scanner techs in my area, so I do feel it would help my job prospects, but I notice this cert doesn't seem to be discussed or listed much with people on these boards. Can anyone here who holds this cert attest…
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Linux Server Guide
Friends, how can I configure DNS, DHCP, FTP server in ubuntu server. Pls refer me the any site or link for the best documentation.
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Hello Frnds,
Pls help me out to take Ubuntu system backup over windows shared folder over network. Is there any tool or site for refernce. Pls I need ur suggestion....................
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Linux Net Connection
I have a Blackberry phone and using Vodafone connection, but question is how can I connect vodafone GPRS internet in Ubuntu.
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Linux DSL Connection Issue
Friends! I have configure DSL connection via CLI with help of "pppoeconf" tool, but issue is after configured I'm unable to reconfigure it via GUI. In short its not highlighting me network logo in right hand side corner in ubuntu. I don't know how can I do this; if u know then pls rply me!!!!!!!!!!!
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Linux essentials before Linux+
Hello I was looking around the linux site to see the objectives that is needed to pass the linux+/LPI-1, and I stumbled on one of their tabs noticing they recently probably just started last year that they made a linux essentials certification for before LPI-1. I wondering if it was worth it to go for that first before…
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just installed Debian, but getting no gui...
I'm new to Linux and thought I should check it out..try to learn something, so I installed Debian into VirtualBox but all get is a cli, no gui launches. To be honest, I have no clue what to do here.
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Linux OS Recommendations
Greetings: I'm about to get started on studying for Linux+ cert. Can anyone recommend the best flavor of Linux to install? Also, I'd like to run it in a VM because I'm cramped for space for setting up another computer. I have a 3.1 GHz Win 7 machine with 3 GB RAM but I'm thinking that may not be enough. Someone recommended…
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Novell SuSe Linux book?
Quick question: Have any of you here ever used or heard of this book here? ISBN: 978-1111540036
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Linux Networking!
Is there any way! That I get remote host Username via Ubuntu......
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Linux+ Pass!
This morning I knocked out the LX0-102 with an 800/800 :) . So I now officially hold Linux+, LPIC-1, and NCLA. Next up: CWNA
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Hello dear,
I'm new in Linux environment so I need ur help frnds that how can I hide my all ports in Ubuntu that nobody can see my open ports. Pls give me any suggestion or idea to do this.
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Advice for Linux Server
Hello, Hope it's ok to post this question here. I'm new to the whole linux world but i'm slowly learning. I want to configure a radius / tacacs / dhcp server on a linux machine. I will probably need this server for about 1 year. Do you have any recomandation on what distro to use? Also, do you know any good…
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Linux+
So I start the Linux+ classes for WGU next semester which distros should I download to get a head start?
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Project+ study and practice materials recommendation
Hi, I want your recommendation for study and practice materials for Comptia Project+ Thanks in advance! Ali
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Difficulty : Server+ vs Security+
I am studying hard for the Net+ exam and will take it hopefully within the next week. What test is harder Server+ vs Security+ ? I already have my A+ cert and hopefully in a week or two the net+ as well. Having both those certs which certification would be easiest to attain? I am somewhat thinking the Server+ since I…
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Any good idea to take Server+ exam at lower fee
I have some MS certs and have A+, N+ and i-Net+ from 10 yrs ago. I currently work in the field so I know that the value of certs are a matter of opinion. It may help in some cases, but it may not in some cases. It's really balance of many things. Your communication skill and people skill are probably of more worth unless…
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Project+ entry level jobs
Hello, I passed my Project+ Exam in may and I was looking to get an entry level job as a project manager, business analyst or something in that line. I am kinda new to IT and I was looking for the best way to get my foot in. All this is new to me and I was looking for the best way to get started.
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Lx0-102
I passed the LX0-101 exam last Saturday, and will be sitting for the LX0-102 exam on Saturday 7-27-2013. Will report back with the good news after! :D I think its awesome that this is a 3 in 1 Cert, so hopefully this Saturday I will hold Linux+, LPIC-1, and NCLA!…
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Considering Project+
I am considering studying this, I'm just unconvinced that companies actually look for it. Has anyone found it to be a successful certificate?
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Question about Debian download
Howdy: I want to download the latest Debian dist. I see there are 3 iso images available at Index of /debian-cd/7.1.0/amd64/bt-dvd. Do I need to download all 3? Thanks.
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Advice for RHCSA
Hi, my name is Kajal. I m doing my final year of IT and would like to go for RHCSA. I would b greatful if someone can suggest me any good teaching institue in Mumbai and also a book to refer.
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BT5 okay to learn linux?
I will be starting at WGU soon and they have added Linux+ to my program. I plan on using BT5 and CentOS VMs as I study. Is this advisable or should I use Debian or Ubuntu in place of BT5 because I am a beginner? Any opinions about best distro(s) to use for linux+ are welcome as well, thanks!