Linux certification

[Shawn Badger]

Sorry for the late chime in.
There are several Linux classes thought the valley. I know Hans, Dennis
Kibbe and Randy Larson all teach them at either MCC or EMCC.


On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 6:53 PM, Sean Parsons <sean at theparsonsfamily.com>wrote:

> Dorian,
>        I would like to talk more about your experience with training, I'm
> still exploring my options. I'd like to know what classes are worth the
> money, and where here in Phoenix I can take said classes.
>
> Thanks.
>
> 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 Dorian
> Monroe
> Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 6:40 PM
> To: Plug
> Subject: Re: Linux certification
>
> "Step away from thar server!  I'm CERTIFIED!!"
>
> So what does this book say in a few sentences?  I can't make it to the lib
> today/tomorrow and don't wanna be kept hangin'.  Thanks!!
>
> Sent from my blackberry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joshua Zeidner <jjzeidner at gmail.com>
> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:40:39
> To: Main PLUG discussion list<plug-discuss at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us>
> Subject: Re: Linux certification
>
>  I highly recommend reading this book for a look inside how people
> decide to hire you:
>
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Hiring-Knowledge-Workers-Techies-Nerds/dp/0932633595
>
>  you can get it at Burton Barr library in central PHX.
>
>  -jmz
>
> 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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