Linux + perquisites
Hi all
I have my A+ and just passed N+ and I was wondering if I should take Linux +
what are the perquisites for linux+
I have worked with ms-dos before and I know a few commands are shared between the two
eg:cd,mkdir,rmdir
but what I want to know, is how much practical linux do I need?
and what backround does one need for this certificaton
is this a worthwhile certification to take?
what are the career options for someone who is linux + certified
one last thing is Linux + the same as linux ace
I have my A+ and just passed N+ and I was wondering if I should take Linux +
what are the perquisites for linux+
I have worked with ms-dos before and I know a few commands are shared between the two
eg:cd,mkdir,rmdir
but what I want to know, is how much practical linux do I need?
and what backround does one need for this certificaton
is this a worthwhile certification to take?
what are the career options for someone who is linux + certified
one last thing is Linux + the same as linux ace
Comments
Getting the Linux+ is just more eye candy for managers so that you have something to back yourself up when you say you know Linux. The main learning comes from doing labs and more labs.
You may learn something!
Almost half of the questions on my exam could have been on the A+ or Network+ exams. I actually had a couple of questions about ports that did not reference Linux at all.
If you look on the CompTIA website, you will find their recommendations for experience. It is a recommendation not a requirement. I played around with Linux a little, and then had a Unix administration class at the local community college. I used the Sybex book and the text book from my class to prepare for the exam.
I feel that Linux+ is good for Microsoft people, that want tos show that the know something about Linux. Linux Admins should skip it and go to LPI, Red Hat, or some other higher level certification.
Linux+ is a low level cert. After taking the exam, I told someone that I had enough knowledge to really screw up a Linux system.
2020 Goals: 0 of 2 courses complete, 0 of 2 exams complete
Knowing a little DOS is not nearly enough. While most people could pass this exam w/o a year of Linux like CompTIA recommends, you definately need to install and use it for a couple months at least to get some hands-on.
It all depends. It certainly is worth it to be familiar with something other than Windows, and it adds variety to your resume. On the whole it's not a guarentee to a bright future or high paying job, nor does it carry the weight of MCSE or Cisco certs. But if the job requires you to know linux or unix this cert will help you prove your familiarity.
No. I've never heard of Linux Ace.
Nice one.