Just Passed LX0-102 - Now Linux+ and LPIC-1 Certified!!
I have just passed LX0-102 with an unimpressive score of 560; I am just delighted to complete the Linux+ (LPIC-1) and now moving on to RHCSA. My goal is simple - to become the First Choice/top candidate for the next System Admin job that I apply for. I have been stuck in Helpdesk/NOC for six years now.
For anyone taking the Linux+ exam, read the Roderick Smith Guide, and supplement with Google for any given topic that did not make sense to you. Do all the chapter practices and try to remember any concept that is repeated often in that book, as you already no, the exam is not all multiple choices, there quite a few multiple choices. Other than 1 question in Samba, the book covers the exam thoroughly.
For anyone taking the Linux+ exam, read the Roderick Smith Guide, and supplement with Google for any given topic that did not make sense to you. Do all the chapter practices and try to remember any concept that is repeated often in that book, as you already no, the exam is not all multiple choices, there quite a few multiple choices. Other than 1 question in Samba, the book covers the exam thoroughly.
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Good luck on your RHCSA prep. I'm currently prepping for it as well.
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I have migrated to this forum, since Linux+ doesn't seem to be a popular topic on the UK sites.
Linux has been my main OS since 2001, and I have always felt, that I ought to get certified in it.
Could you tell me please how difficult you found this compared with say the Network+ exam?
I'm not asking for any 'inside info', just ballpark the difficulty rating.
Thanks!
Congrats!!! I'm taking my LX0-02 exam this saturday, hope to pass and get my certs! And planning to study for RHCSA/RHCE certs..wish me luck
I don't think you can get Novell Data Center Technician, you only get LPIC-1 and Novel CLA in addition to Linux+ cert, correct me if i'm wrong...
You get both from Novell. When you register with them to receive the CLA they also send the Data Center Technical Specialist certificate.
4 certs for the price of 1!
What really helps is some familiarity with the industry and everything makes sense. I did not for example read anything about the Linux+ SQL requirements because I took 2 database classes for my CIS degree and I also took a PHP/MySQL class. So again the level of difficulty really depends.
Very true. I encountered that very scenario many times during practice.
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@OP Gratz man! Nice work
Talk about a thing of beauty.
If I am fresh out of college I might go for this and then go for operations or system admin.
That can land you a solid job IMO
Less1977, what is hot topic OS-wise on UK forums?
Seems to be lot of people doing A+ and Network+, then everyone seems to do the MS 70-680, and other Microsoft certs.
As for Linux+/LPIC-1 there seems to be little or no interest, which I find odd, since a quick look at the news, reveals several government bodies deploying Linux boxes, either tentatively, or permanently.
I have always believed it is just a matter of time, before Linux boxes are widely deployed for regular users, and looking at the state of the world now, I would say the time is right.
So I decided to do the LPIC-1 before considering the Microsoft certs, since there may be a skills shortage if Linux finds its way onto the Desktop.
Do you think I am making the right choice here?
I'm not certified in redhat or lpic, but I took 3 redhat classes in college
and I also did well at the interview. Long story short, I declined the offer.
Register at the LPI website if you have not already done so. When you register there, you will be able to enter your comptia linux+ id and that will verify you for LPIC-1. Once you have that code, complete the registration at Novell and they will email you your 2 certificates.
So many people do the A+ N+ S+ and then go help desk. I say f-that if you want to excel quicker get the skills required to do so. I would lock into Linux and spend several years learning that. Apply for Linux positions and you will eventually get a look. Walk in their and show them you know what the heck you are talking about. Linux + and the 3 other certifications that go along with it is a great start.
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