Is LPIC-2 substantially more difficult than 1?

Hello TE, been a while since my last post. I recently interviewed for a Windows sys admin position. To my surprise, I was offered the position of linux sys admin (seemingly the bigger role, there are 100+ linux servers in the environment). I did convey that my linux skills are not the greatest, I barely acheived the LPIC-1. They are willing to invest in me pending I undergo a great deal of on the job facilitation and acquire the LPIC2/3 within a year to 'fill out the role.' In short, I'm wandering how much more difficult the LPIC-2 is compared to 1. I took the exams as the CompTIA Linux+ and they were both pretty difficult (for me), especially 101. Obviously, I plan on breathing more linux now and dedicating more time to study, but I was hoping someone who has taken LPIC-2 could shed some light/provide some study tips. Thanks!
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lpic 2 absolutely is harder than rhcsa. Rhcsa doesn't deal with those services' configurations, it stays on the client side (as per objectives). It is also definitely harder than lpic 1. Just one look at the objectives of lpic 2 and you'll see that for example you'll have to deal with kernel compilation, something many users haven't done ever, just because there's no need for that anymore.
And then, there's this pedestrian work around memorizing commands' options. Syntax of configuration files, and not all services follow standards.
I was seriously considering taking lpic 2 before linux academy came out with their rhcsa course. But I switched gears and now am looking into passing rhcsa first and then see what next.
There is absolutely now way you can compare a questions based exam to a hands on exam. I've taken both and RHCSA > LPIC1+LPIC2, RHCE > LPIC-3 by far.
I used 'LPI - Linux in a nutshell' for both 101 102 + 201 202.
http://www.amazon.ca/Linux-Certification-Nutshell-Steven-Pritchard/dp/0596005288/ref=sr_1_19?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1435547852&sr=1-19&keywords=lpic-1+lpic-2
You probably have everything you need to be a decent enough sys admin with the LPIC-1 as long as you're sitting under someone else. If there's no one else though I'd be a bit cautious.