Microsoft Linux Certification(s)?

JDMurray

Wouldn't it be interesting if M$ started offering Linux certs?

From ChatGPT:

CBL-Mariner is a Linux distribution developed by Microsoft. It is designed for use in cloud and edge computing environments, and is optimized for containerized workloads. The distribution includes a minimal set of components, which allows it to be more lightweight and efficient than some other Linux distributions.

CBL-Mariner is open source, and its components are available on GitHub. The distribution includes a set of tools and packages for building, deploying, and managing containerized applications, as well as tools for managing the underlying infrastructure.

CBL-Mariner is designed to be flexible and customizable, and it includes support for a wide range of hardware architectures and cloud environments. It can be used as a standalone operating system or as part of a larger software stack, depending on the needs of the organization.

FluffyBunny

Sure that could be cool. Question is whether it'd be a hands-on test or like their multiple choice exams. Would it go up against LPI / Linux+, or against LFCS / RedHat?

Plus, would there actually be added value in yet another Linux cert?

JDMurray

I think some of the Azure exams have Linux stuff on them. WSL and PS can be used in Linux exam objectives too. 
I would assume a full M$ Linux cert would require a foundational Linux cert from CompTIA or LPI as a prerequisite.  

Acenl12

I think there are many excellent Linux certs out there like RHCE(which is a beast) and LPIC. RHCE has also a very good reputation and add value to any resume. What I have heard is that RHCE has live labs, which Microsoft never got working well.

UnixGuy

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