Ron,

The Linux Proffessional Institute offers two respected and sought after
credentials.
All you have to do is pass the test.

http://www.lpi.org/

They have many testing centers in the Phoenix area

http://www.vue.com/servlet/vue.web.core.VueWebPageServlet

Including (shock!) ManPower Professional as well as many universities
etc.

The best way IMHO is to find a mentor to help you learn, besides the
usual participation in lists and user groups like this.

Good Luck,

Armand

Ronald Ellis wrote:
> 
> Same old story,
> 
> I am an 'in the trenches' NT admin who's been dying to get into Linux
> administration.  My experience in Linux is reduced to what I can (and
> have) set up in my local home network.  I am really looking to get into
> UNIX (any flavor), Linux adminstration.  Problem is, at my current
> skill set in UNIX (basic user, backup, mundane administration skills,
> some scripting) I'm having trouble getting serious consideration for a
> move into a more robust OS.  Of course at my salary level, it's almost
> too late to move over.
> 
> Anyone have any idea how to get into that?  Are there any certifications
> that would be valuable?  Sun?  RedHat?
> 
> Suggestions?
> 
>   -Ron
> 
> Ronaldellis@email.com
> 
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