I just took my test about 2 1/2 weeks ago.. I've been a Linux admin for a couple years and found the class boring -- It may have helped if the class was taught by someone who knew what they were alking about (I took mine here in Phoenix with Global Knowledge). There were many occasions when I had to correct the teacher (I'm sure he hated me by the end of class :) ). I walked into the class thinking that it would be a much higher level -- not an 'Intro to Linux Sysadminning' class (that doesn't teach you how to pass the test).
The test wasn't bad, you actually had to know your stuff.
As for the respect? I think it helped out at work a little bit.. the other sysadmins want one :).
Just my $.02 :)
Eric
System Administrator
Cyber Trails
On Sun, Aug 20, 2000 at 08:28:42PM -0700, Kevin Saling wrote:
> Just curious... Do we have any other RHCE's on this list? Any RHCE
> candidates planning to attend the training below? Why do I ask? Exactly
> one year ago, I passed the RHCE exam (barely) but I didn't think it had much
> value in the market. I'm curious now if the cert is gaining respect or
> remaining flat.
>
> I will say that I was impressed with the training curriculum that RH put
> together and with the rigorous exam. As I recall, the exam was half written
> and half practical lab (hands on). It reminded me of the format used by
> Cisco in it's highly respected CCIE exams. However, RH's exam is compressed
> into a single day. It is a worthy challenge!
>
> What's the consensus on this cert today?
> ...Kevin
>
>
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> Subject: [Plug-announce] Linux Certification Training
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>
> RH300 Certification course and test. The Red Hat Certified EngineerTM
> course is designed for UNIX- and Linux-experienced users, networking
> specialists, and system administrators. This 5-day course provides intensive
> hands-on training on Red Hat Linux 6.2, includes the Certification Exam, and
> is equivalent to: RH033, RH133, RH253 plus LAN/WAN fundamentals (or
> equivalent), Internetworking with TCP/IP, or equivalent on-the-job
> experience with UNIX/Linux server administration and key networking
> services. September 11-15 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Abacus Building
> at 3030 N. 3rd Street. For more info contact Patrick Reardon @ 602-776-0883
> or preardon@fourthstage.com <mailto:preardon@fourthstage.com>.
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