Just passed Linux+

IristheangelIristheangel Mod Posts: 4,133 Mod
in Linux+
885/900. Now onto Server+ in two weeks and then I'm going to start on my Microsoft certs!
BS, MS, and CCIE #50931
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  • twodogs62twodogs62 Member Posts: 393 ■■■□□□□□□□
    cat /etc/congrats!!!!
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  • Bl8ckr0uterBl8ckr0uter Inactive Imported Users Posts: 5,031 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Iristheangel wrote: »
    885/900. Now onto Server+ in two weeks and then I'm going to start on my Microsoft certs!

    congrats.
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  • LinuxG33kLinuxG33k Member Posts: 33 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Great score, congrats! icon_cheers.gif
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  • janmikejanmike Member Posts: 3,076
    Congratulations!
    "It doesn't matter, it's in the past!"--Rafiki
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  • AndretiiAndretii Member Posts: 210
    Congratulations.

    How did you prepared for it?
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  • IristheangelIristheangel Mod Posts: 4,133 Mod
    Andretii wrote: »
    Congratulations.

    How did you prepared for it?

    I read McGraw Hill Linux+ and Sybex Linux+ and practiced like crazy with a virtual machine of Ubuntu and on linuxzoo.net. I tried to watch the Testout Linux+ series but it wasn't detailed enough for me.
    Let's just say I did NOTHING but study since February 2nd...
    The sad thing is... I did awesome on the test, but I realize how insecure I am in terms of working with Linux. I got the certification but I definitely would invest in more advanced Linux certifications before I felt comfortable working in network environment with them. After I'm done with my Microsoft and Cisco certifications, I'll probably revisit it
    BS, MS, and CCIE #50931
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  • Bl8ckr0uterBl8ckr0uter Inactive Imported Users Posts: 5,031 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Iristheangel wrote: »
    I read McGraw Hill Linux+ and Sybex Linux+ and practiced like crazy with a virtual machine of Ubuntu and on linuxzoo.net. I tried to watch the Testout Linux+ series but it wasn't detailed enough for me.
    Let's just say I did NOTHING but study since February 2nd...
    The sad thing is... I did awesome on the test, but I realize how insecure I am in terms of working with Linux. I got the certification but I definitely would invest in more advanced Linux certifications before I felt comfortable working in network environment with them. After I'm done with my Microsoft and Cisco certifications, I'll probably revisit it

    Very good find on Linux Zoo.

    If you don't mind me asking, what is your work experience (with linux)?
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  • IristheangelIristheangel Mod Posts: 4,133 Mod
    knwminus wrote: »
    Very good find on Linux Zoo.

    If you don't mind me asking, what is your work experience (with linux)?

    Absolutely none. I played around with Unix a little 10 years ago for fun, but I pretty much practiced Linux here and there for the last 3 months (basically when I started doing my certifications) and pretty much spent the ENTIRE last month just POUNDING it in my head. When I went to work, I'd telnet to Linuxzoo and read whatever book I was read on Linux on my computer in PDF and then when I got home, I'd just practice away...
    I knew I was going to pass the test, but I didn't think I was going to get a good score. It's the first time I really felt insecure about the test subject. I STILL do. I feel like I should have a better understanding... but I'll have to come back to it. I'm moving and have to find a new job in May, so I'm hoping to get my MCSA before then to help with the job hunt.
    BS, MS, and CCIE #50931
    Blog: www.network-node.com
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  • Bl8ckr0uterBl8ckr0uter Inactive Imported Users Posts: 5,031 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Iristheangel wrote: »
    Absolutely none. I played around with Unix a little 10 years ago for fun, but I pretty much practiced Linux here and there for the last 3 months (basically when I started doing my certifications) and pretty much spent the ENTIRE last month just POUNDING it in my head. When I went to work, I'd telnet to Linuxzoo and read whatever book I was read on Linux on my computer in PDF and then when I got home, I'd just practice away...
    I knew I was going to pass the test, but I didn't think I was going to get a good score. It's the first time I really felt insecure about the test subject. I STILL do. I feel like I should have a better understanding... but I'll have to come back to it. I'm moving and have to find a new job in May, so I'm hoping to get my MCSA before then to help with the job hunt.

    Very cool. My suggestion is that Server+ may not be work as much as an MCP so if you are short on cash or looking to save money, do the MS exams (if you have a college id of some sort, you may be able to get the exams at like 60 a pop). Good luck to you in your certs and future job search. Looking forward to seeing you in the Cisco Forums icon_twisted.gif
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  • IristheangelIristheangel Mod Posts: 4,133 Mod
    knwminus wrote: »
    Very cool. My suggestion is that Server+ may not be work as much as an MCP so if you are short on cash or looking to save money, do the MS exams (if you have a college id of some sort, you may be able to get the exams at like 60 a pop). Good luck to you in your certs and future job search. Looking forward to seeing you in the Cisco Forums icon_twisted.gif

    I'm actually pretty good money wise. I'm planning on taking the Server + in less than 2 weeks. After that, I'm going to TRY to get Vista done by the end of March and then 290 in April and 291 in May. I've heard those two can be pain in the arse to take so I'm not really looking forward to it, but I've always caught on quickly so we'll see. I've already set up Server 2003 as a virtual machine on my desktop.
    BS, MS, and CCIE #50931
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  • Bl8ckr0uterBl8ckr0uter Inactive Imported Users Posts: 5,031 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Iristheangel wrote: »
    I'm actually pretty good money wise. I'm planning on taking the Server + in less than 2 weeks. After that, I'm going to TRY to get Vista done by the end of March and then 290 in April and 291 in May. I've heard those two can be pain in the arse to take so I'm not really looking forward to it, but I've always caught on quickly so we'll see. I've already set up Server 2003 as a virtual machine on my desktop.


    I didn't mean to imply anything about you finances or anything (I am very tired right now). I was just saying those test are awfully expensive.

    Good luck with the Vista exam!
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  • IristheangelIristheangel Mod Posts: 4,133 Mod
    knwminus wrote: »
    I didn't mean to imply anything about you finances or anything (I am very tired right now). I was just saying those test are awfully expensive.

    Good luck with the Vista exam!

    Oh no, I didn't think you were! :) Thanks.
    BS, MS, and CCIE #50931
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  • OoteROoteR Member Posts: 65 ■■□□□□□□□□
    twodogs62 wrote: »
    cat /etc/congrats!!!!
    cat /etc/congrats!!!!
cat /etc/congratsls -alls -al
cat: invalid option -- a
Try `cat --help' for more information.
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  • AucTorAucTor Member Posts: 2 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Nice! icon_smile.gif
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  • AucTorAucTor Member Posts: 2 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Hi! I hear what your saying about the in-security. I walked into an ISP years ago with little linux knowledge and then spent the next year working on BIND, Apache and Sendmail. I had a great team that helped me learn the ropes because I was eager and expressed my willingness to learn. As Techs we can never know enough but I think it's important to realize that we probably know more than we think we do.

    When going backwards seems like the best option, just turn yourself around. :)
    Invictus


    Iristheangel wrote: »
    I read McGraw Hill Linux+ and Sybex Linux+ and practiced like crazy with a virtual machine of Ubuntu and on linuxzoo.net. I tried to watch the Testout Linux+ series but it wasn't detailed enough for me.
    Let's just say I did NOTHING but study since February 2nd...
    The sad thing is... I did awesome on the test, but I realize how insecure I am in terms of working with Linux. I got the certification but I definitely would invest in more advanced Linux certifications before I felt comfortable working in network environment with them. After I'm done with my Microsoft and Cisco certifications, I'll probably revisit it
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  • LinuxG33kLinuxG33k Member Posts: 33 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Personally, the more experience and knowledge I accumulate the more I realize how little I know. So, to me, feeling insecure about your lack of experience with a certain technology is probably a good indicator that you have shed your youthful skin of naivete. It probably means you already know more than many of those around you.
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  • IristheangelIristheangel Mod Posts: 4,133 Mod
    AucTor wrote: »
    Hi! I hear what your saying about the in-security. I walked into an ISP years ago with little linux knowledge and then spent the next year working on BIND, Apache and Sendmail. I had a great team that helped me learn the ropes because I was eager and expressed my willingness to learn. As Techs we can never know enough but I think it's important to realize that we probably know more than we think we do.

    When going backwards seems like the best option, just turn yourself around. :)
    Invictus

    I understand. The only problem is I felt like most of the questions I only answered correctly because of process of elimination with the answers they gave me. With all the other tests I've taken so far, the second I finish reading the question, I pretty much have the answer in mind... but with this one, it felt like I had to take a look at the answers and just be like "Well... it can't be that, that or that... so the answer must be this..."
    But if you sat me down in front of a Linux machine and said "Write a script to do this (simple task)," I'd be having to go back to my text book and scramble for the correct way to do it. I don't like that... I want to advertise that I KNOW the skills on my resume because I know them, not because I got through a test but can't apply 50% of it. Anyways... as I said, it's something I'll have to go back and practice. I'm going to take Server+ in a couple weeks and then onto my Microsoft exams. After I'm done with my Microsoft and Cisco certs, I'll spend some quality time with Linux.
    BS, MS, and CCIE #50931
    Blog: www.network-node.com
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  • lespaulman74lespaulman74 Member Posts: 26 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Congras Iristheangel!! Thats great, this one is on my list.

    What flavor(s) of linux did you use? Im planning on using CentOS4 (older) and a Debian based on such as Ubuntu.

    Any recommendations here?
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