TechJunky wrote: » I have my Linux+, but I noticed today that there was a new exam in my testing centers, well, atleast new to me. Is there a new Linux Certification other than RHCE thats worth anything? I haven't posted in a long while. I have been away with work. Thanks!
veritas_libertas wrote: » Well don't keep us in suspense, what was name of the exam?
TechJunky wrote: » It's called JK0-011 E2C/Jobs+ Linux+ Certification Is this a combined certification?
davidspirovalentine wrote: » The LPI stuff is good, definitely a step above the Linux+. I will end up heading there just to get Ubuntu certified Professional if nothing more. I believe they have 3 levels currently, I don't know how they 'map' to the RHCE or Linux+ because I havent experienced them yet, maybe someone reading this post with more experience with both certifications could tell us his/her view (hint, hint). Regards, David
UnixGeek wrote: » I'm going the LPI route in part for the Ubuntu cert as well. That, and as expensive as the RHCE exam is, I'd rather wait until RHEL 6 comes out to sit it. LPI will be a warm up.
knwminus wrote: » May I ask why LPIC over L+. I am trying to make the same decision and I have landed on the L+ side. Why? Because people know what the L+ is?
UnixGeek wrote: » My understanding is that LPIC is more in depth, and that the Ubuntu exam takes it a step further. I took the Linux+ beta (waiting for results), and was disappointed by how basic the material was.
knwminus wrote: » As far as linux exams go I have heard it is pretty basic but do you think lpic is "known" enough to help you career?
UnixGeek wrote: » Interesting question. I'm actually more interested in the Ubuntu Certified Professional than LPIC. The reason is, Ubuntu's market share is growing fast. Roughly half of the servers that I work with are Red Hat based, and around a quarter are Debian based. On the Debian side, Ubuntu Certified Professional is the most relevant certification that I'm aware of. My customers and potentials are generally not very concerned with certifications. My primary motivation is to apply some structured learning to a field that I've been learning ad-hoc as projects arose, or something interested me for the past decade. Any benefits that result from HR recognizing the certifications are a bonus, rather than the main objective.
knwminus wrote: » You have said what I needed to hear. My think is as an aspiring linux/unix admin/engineer I need HR folks to know what every cert means so I can get ahead. If you are already working in the *nix field that probably wouldn't mean as much to you...no?
davidspirovalentine wrote: » I'm sorry if i'm the only person that believe this but... The Ubuntu Certified Professional logo is the sexiest iv'e seen! Having that logo at the end of my email signature is 50% of why I want it!!! The other 50% is outlined by Unix_Geek above.@Unix_Geek: You are right about debian and its market share, a whole lot of people here use debian over redhat based distros, why? Beats me... on that note, are there any other linux certs out there that are strictly debian based? If there are, I dont know any of them, not yet though... Regards, David
UnixGeek wrote: » I think that's a reasonable assessment all around. I would just add that if you're looking for something entry level, and Linux/Unix are your primary interests, I would follow Linux+ up with a lot more training, with LPIC's exam outlines being one potential path. If Linux is more of a secondary focus for you, Linux+ may do the trick by itself.
LPI was formally incorporated as a Canadian non-profit in October 25, 1999
matradley wrote: » That's the exam that is used for those who are on the education voucher plan. Some colleges/universities offer discounts to their students. I imagine that the "jobs" part if for businesses that subscribe into the same plan.
ally_uk wrote: » When does the new Linux+ exam go live? are there any books out there that will cover the new material? Many Thanks
ally_uk wrote: » Are they going to release a book that covers both the Linux+ and LPIC-1?? or does such thing exist already?
steve13ad wrote: » I'm sure there is so much overlap between the two that if you using LPIC material you'd be ok. At least until an approved study guide comes out, anyways.
