Linux certification

[Joshua Zeidner]

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On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Sean Parsons <sean at theparsonsfamily.com> wrote:
> Jason - Thank you for your response.
>
>        I have spent the last 4-5 months doing the self paced learning, checking out every book I can get but it still falls short of complete as it's one way learning and I can learn faster 2-way, asking questions-getting answers. I have the LPI books on library loan to see if I could pass the test, but seriously I know enough to break a server/workstation better than a newbie.. :)
>
>        I want to learn more and need to find a place to get that 2-way communication so I can get passed this learning curve. I want to replace 75% of my windows servers in the next 12 months, but want to be more confident in my abilities first.
>
>        Can you recommend a source for linux+, I have centered on Ubuntu for now as Mandriva and Debian offered me too many challenges, but may be fine after I get up to speed better. So I don't think the distro is a factor.... yet.
>
>        I would love to be the guy to figure out how to play my MS games in Linux, as it is now my only reason to keep Windows around in a virtual desktop..... Eventually I'd like to use the disks for target practice.. :}
>
>        Thanks again for your time.
>
>
> Sean Parsons
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: plug-discuss-bounces at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us] On Behalf Of Jason Spatafore
> Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 1:59 PM
> To: Main PLUG discussion list
> Subject: Re: Linux certification
>
> Honestly, get Linux+ and play with Linux day in and day out. If you can
> learn one command, and 3 of that command's most useful options, every
> week, you will start to move forward fast. It's kind of like collecting
> weapons in a video game...the more you have, the more versatile you can
> be. (After 3 years, you'll know 150+ commands...and those 150 commands
> is a HUGE arsenal of weaponry that can make you extremely versatile.)
>
> Do not think you can "certify yourself into the industry". Linux is
> beyond an organized structure of system administration....it's a thought
> process. You approach the problem with "what do I need to do?" then "is
> there a command that already does it?"
>
> Linux has a community that creates, explores, challenges, and expands.
> If you are going to be a part in that community, you must definitely
> explore...a LOT.
>
> That's my advice to anybody who may want to get into Linux. Understand
> that gaming will be your largest challenge...but you could become one of
> the people who will change that drawback.
>
> All I have is Linux+...there's also LPI. I, myself, refuse to get a
> distribution specific certification. I want to learn Linux...not one
> company's translation on how it should be. Of course, you could be
> different. If so, Red Hat and Novell (SuSE) have certification tracks as
> well, and they're not for the lighthearted. They're pretty tough, but
> very focused on *their* distributions.
>
> Remember, a Linux technician is beyond a guy who replaces a piece of
> hardware or a system administrator who manages systems. A person who is
> known in the Linux community is a combination of hardware technician,
> programmer, and engineer...with a very good understanding of how all the
> pieces mix and match.
>
> On Sun, 2009-11-01 at 08:55 -0700, Sean Parsons wrote:
>> Hello all –
>>
>> I’m new to the group, but have been working in IT fields for longer
>> than I want to admit, but I see the error of my ways and I want to
>> repent and be saved….. I’m considering getting Linux certification.
>>
>>
>>
>> I am interested in speaking with anyone who has gotten certified, or
>> can give me any details about local cert classes or testing.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>> Doorman352
>>
>>
>>
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