advice to get Comptia Linux+

maystro_netmaystro_net Member Posts: 19 ■□□□□□□□□□
Hi

i'm asking for advice to prepare my ComptiA Linux+ , in the lease time as possible.
Actually i've get My ComptiA network+ " yesterday " .

So what is the best material that will permit me to prepare the certif ?
is there a practice exams ?

youssef

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  • vwtechvwtech Member Posts: 68 ■■□□□□□□□□
    I used the "Linux+ In Depth 2005" study guide with is by Prometric.
    Distro wise- I used Fedora 7. I'd highly recommend Fedora during hands on.
    :D
    Don't tell co-workers your going for a Cert that they don't have. They may think your trying to take their job.
  • GrynderGrynder Member Posts: 106
    In addition I suggest the Sybex Linux+ book. But both these books assume a basic understanding of Linux. If you have no knowledge of Linux I think it would be pretty hard to pass the exam just with those books.
    I also suggest using some kind of virtualization product to play around with.

    Good Luck
  • maystro_netmaystro_net Member Posts: 19 ■□□□□□□□□□
    hi

    thanks to reply
    well i know that linux + is quie hard , then i've get 3 month to prepare it in september i'll pass it .
    So my instructor gives me 2 books :

    1- sysbex linux+ , third edition

    2- MCGraw-Hill , linux+ study guide for xk0-002

    addition to this i've get 10 video cds that was from CBT

    So first which is the best book ?


    youssef
  • SlowhandSlowhand Mod Posts: 5,161 Mod
    Your best bet is to start with the Sybex book, then do the CBT Nuggets, get your hands dirty with some hands-on labs, and then cross-reference everything with the MCGraw-Hill book. The key to this exam is going to be doing everything the book(s) suggest at the end of each chapter. Get yourself a copy of Fedora to install on a spare PC or a virtual machine and make sure to get those scenarios and practice-labs done.

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  • maystro_netmaystro_net Member Posts: 19 ■□□□□□□□□□
    thank you for reply

    = ok i'll beguin with sybex
    = then cbt videos
    = then my second book

    why fedora and not suse 10.3 ?
    I've installed 10.3 on vmware machine i find it great
  • vwtechvwtech Member Posts: 68 ■■□□□□□□□□
    I knew nothing about Linux before studying I used the book I mentioned above and a Linux CBT, and Practice software to drill it in my brain.
    Don't tell co-workers your going for a Cert that they don't have. They may think your trying to take their job.
  • maystro_netmaystro_net Member Posts: 19 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Hello vwtech

    so i'm sorry if i ask many questions but linux + it's the most certification for me .

    Somy materiel actually :

    1- the sybex linux+ ,i've get it today

    2- the cbt video a number of 10 cds , i have too

    My question to you what is the best practice software to drill it in my brain ?


    cdt

    youssef
  • SlowhandSlowhand Mod Posts: 5,161 Mod
    I'd recommend using Transcender for your test-software. TestOut is also a good resource, as it includes training videos, simulators, and practice exams. Still, for stand-alone test-software, Transcender is the best.

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  • maystro_netmaystro_net Member Posts: 19 ■□□□□□□□□□
    hello

    Well by searching , linux+ it's the complex certification that i see in all forum
    To prepare it i' hesitate which study book to take

    1- Mcgraw hill Linux +

    http://certification.comptia.org/resources/find_materials.aspx?id=555

    They say :
    step-by-step exercises, and in-depth explanations

    2- Sybex Linux +

    http://certification.comptia.org/resources/find_materials.aspx?id=555

    They say :
    Its target audience is those with 6 to 12 mos experience with Linux

    Well i've decided to read on the Mcgraw i'm a new user on linux . What do you think about that ?


    In seconde hand i've , Testout xk0-002 , learnkey videos and cbt videos


    Could yu advice me

    ==========

    i'm searching Transcender , if some one could share it with me i'll be greattfull , ive network+ N10-003 .


    Youssef
  • GrynderGrynder Member Posts: 106
    The McGraw book is definately the better choice if you are new to Linux. Sybex is a great book, but it assumes a bit of basic knowledge
  • maystro_netmaystro_net Member Posts: 19 ■□□□□□□□□□
    hello linux friends

    i've begun to read on my books McGraw
    a friend gives me TESSTOUT linux+ XK0-002 .

    WHAT YOU THNIK ?
  • SlowhandSlowhand Mod Posts: 5,161 Mod
    hello linux friends

    i've begun to read on my books McGraw
    a friend gives me TESSTOUT linux+ XK0-002 .

    WHAT YOU THNIK ?
    The TestOut software was very useful to me, I learned a lot from the labs and tutorials they offered. Definitely worth using.

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