how did you study for the Lpic 101?
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just a quick poll kind of question.
What websites and materials did you use when studying for the exam?
What online tests did you take to prepare?
How long did it take you to prepare for the exam?
What do you think helped the most when preparing for the exam?
What did you think the hardest part of the exam was?
any suggestions on how to get yourself ready for the exam, and what to really focus on?
thank you in advance! I want to take my test in August, but i don't feel ready at all. I was hoping for a little insight from someone who has taken the test, or is feeling confident in their studying for it.
What websites and materials did you use when studying for the exam?
What online tests did you take to prepare?
How long did it take you to prepare for the exam?
What do you think helped the most when preparing for the exam?
What did you think the hardest part of the exam was?
any suggestions on how to get yourself ready for the exam, and what to really focus on?
thank you in advance! I want to take my test in August, but i don't feel ready at all. I was hoping for a little insight from someone who has taken the test, or is feeling confident in their studying for it.
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I have been studying since February, but it is just now starting to slowly come together.
I hadn't even heard of Linux before studying it, so you can imagine how much i knew about it. lol
I use CBT Nuggets, as well, with Linux Profession Institute's website. (I don't pay tor the subscription for LPI, just use the free services.) watching videos, downloading the reading material and taking the practice tests.
I did buy a subscription to Linux Academy, which has been pretty helpful. I have been making flash cards, and watching videos from anyone and everyone on youtube and various other sites.
I have a book as well, and it has given me some decent knowledge, although, that sucker is huge, and I have hardly made a dent in it, but there are some sample tests, too, which I haven't done, yet. (i actually, until right now, forgot about my monster Linux book)
I just need to put all the info together so it makes more sense as a whole, you know?
I feel like I am doing so much, but it just isn't enough.
As you may know this is a 4(or 5) in 1 certification.
I have not achieved this certification yet but I think you are on the right track.
The Sybex books are a good resource for the CompTia exams.
I have talked to a friend and he will just be reading the book and going to linuxacadamy.com
As far as the time line for study, YMMV. You have to know how you learn the material. Some can read a book and just hit the ground running. If you are new to obtaining certifications or the subject matter it may take 6 months.
You may want to spin up a VM, boot from USB, or just build a box and play.
If you have a question post it here or just remember that google is your friend. Stay away from brain **** because you do not learn anything and will lose in the long run.
Good Luck!!!!
i do have ubuntu set up on my laptop. i try to play around with it, and follow along with the videos and such. (sorry, i forgot to mention i have ubuntu set up)
I'm not sure what sorts of things I should be practicing while playing on the terminal. It's all very overwhelming to someone new, and it seems like there are a million different things I could be playing with as far as different commands go. i have been playing with vi, and trying to navigate the file system to get a better understanding of where it begins and where it takes you, which directory stores what, and where files are.
I would like to know what commands I should be focusing on, I suppose, to help me learn the more useful and important features of Linux that will help me prepare for the exam.
Thank you!
why would you say that, specifically?
I see you are from the UK. Here in the US, there are many DOD jobs that require a cert. I just had a friend accept a job yesterday, but they would not make a written offer until she received her CASP. DOD 8570 is well documented here. My last position I needed both Sec+ and the Solaris Admin cert. So HR and hiring managers still feel their worth, and to get by them you must have what they ask for.
I know I learned a lot by getting my Linux+ certification!
Sure, it's not at the level of being Red Hat certified - but still not a bad certification to have... you'll know more than the average user, for certain.
The CBT Nuggets videos are great. There is also a great book I always recommend called "Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification" - it's a book filled with examples one can work through on the command line to better understand the topics.
Good luck!
Studying on again, off again...
Getting familiar the CLI is most o the exam, YMMV.
linuxlover,
I think it depends on where you live and what the job requirements. By viewing monster or dice searching for the certifications it will give you a clue.
There are some circles of folks that do not believe in certs that I work with but have to get them as a mandatory process for advanced training per management's approval.
Some people may just get the cert to prove they know the material.
This is probably the main reason why most get them.
Certificates are for people who already know the subject and need a piece of paper as a proof, like @brownwrap said for DoD jobs etc, to verify their knowledge. Certificates are not for people who have never heard of a specific technology. If you go over the objectives and don't understand more than 10% of the topics covered and studying is hard and difficult then certifying is not for you and you should spend more time reading manuals and getting hands on experience. But certifications are accessible to everyone these days with countless of carefully written books, **** everywhere so a lot of people take them and pass. I read all the time about people having CCNA or MCSA and never had touched a real router or a Windows machine before. People certify just for the sake of it, because they can, and that devalues certificates. That's why high-level certs such as LPIC3, RHCE, CCIE etc. are valuable because there are no books that start by teaching you what a PC is how internet works but are targeted to PROFESSIONALS and there are no video tutorials to babysit you, you only get objectives and because of the lack of studying material and lack of ****, people just give up and don't go for them and that makes them worthwhile.
Just talking in general, since you asked. I would recommend to you that you start with books such as "Ubuntu unleashed", "Linux Bible" and "LPI essentials" which is targeted for beginners. I like to think that, as I said before, if you find topics to be too difficult then you shouldn't be pursuing certificates but rather getting practical experience by using those technologies and learning how and why specific tools or services work. Once you have a certain amount of mileage behind you and you want to confirm your knowledge, then you certify. But that's only my opinion which isn't worth jack as these days priorities have shifted and people do things the other way around. My tone is calm, nobody should feel insulted by my comment, just sayin'...
How about a student enrolled in college classes and one of the required classes for the semester is a topic they've never heard of before? Do they tell the teacher they can't participate - the class needs to be put on hold for a few weeks so they can get field experience, and only then can the class presume?
The Linux+ is an entry-level cert. I think entry-level certs are made more for people to get their foot in the door than to show they have extensive working knowledge/experience with the topic. The knowledge and skills gained while studying and labbing are the most valuable part of the certs, and because of this Entry/Associate certs can't really be compared to the "Expert" level certs.
My opinion is, if you've studied (legitimately) and know the material well enough that you can sit down, take the exam and pass, you deserve the certification. You've proved that you hold competency up to the level that the certification advertises towards - regardless of whether the time period to reach that competency level was 3 decades, 3 years, or 3 weeks.
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I know however, that certs will only get me so far in my career and wisdom from experience is what will really count.
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity
Then there's also the fact that I view the Linux+ as an entry-level cert..
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I tried your link, but the site seems to be down.
Fixed. Digital ocean had to reboot the physical server my droplet was on and for some reason it did not power back up.
Excellent sources you provided.
Linuxlover, I understand you don't think I may be worthy of this certification, which clearly, I'm not YET, but if I am willing to put in the time, effort, and dedication to learning something like this, and THEN getting my certification, I can't wrap my brain around why that would be a bad thing. I'm not acting as though I can take the easy way out, nor am I assuming this certification will be handed to me on a silver platter simply because I want it.
There was a time in everyone's life when they didn't know something, put the time in to learn about it, and walked away with the knowledge they were after. That's what I'm doing. I don't know Linux. I'm trying to change that. You were there, too, once upon a time, and look at you now. Simply because I'm seeking help with ideas to make my study time more efficient, doesn't make me less of a candidate to learn or to get certified when the time is right.
Call me crazy, but I would just like to not waste a lot of time doing it the hard way, when the seasoned professionals can point me in a better direction to get there.
thank you for that link.
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity
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