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duckduck · 04-19-2003, 09:59 AM

Hey, gotta question. I know that there's your A++ and your Microsoft certification programs, but what do they have for Linux? I'm interested in learning more about this software and I figured I might as well get certified at the same time. Note that this is coming from a guy in Toronto, Canada (just in case there are any nationality/regional differences in programs available). Anyone have any idea?

Krycheck · 04-19-2003, 10:05 AM

Red Hat has certs:
RHCE and RHCA

check it out http://www.redhat.com/training/

Tempboy · 04-19-2003, 10:06 AM

I'm not sure the answer to your question, but just a note:

It's called A+, and it's useless.
It's the equivalent of getting a 4th grade education.

Crimson · 04-20-2003, 09:56 AM

I am doing my CCNA (Cisco) at the moment and if you can find a place to sit it - I recomend it

I have learned a lot about 'the interweb' in general and have a better understanding of how networks work in general

Dave · 04-20-2003, 10:15 AM

Another linux certification to think about would be from The Linux Professional Institute. I have no idea about it, I just remember seeing something maybe on slashdot about it quite some time ago. The reason I'm pointing it out is that I believe that they try to be distro neutral with is a good thing imho.

MyFakeAccount · 04-20-2003, 10:49 AM

MCSE used to be a good cert, but nowdays, MCSE's are dime a dozen, Trust me I am one. Linux is gaing populatirty, CCNA is always a good one to have too.

poof · 04-20-2003, 11:12 AM

MCSE=Must Contact Someone Experienced. I attempted MCSE as a hobby. Quit when it became too expensive. I still read the books though, they have pretty pictures.
The Linux links posted can help me also, as I want to wean myself from Microsoft.

tek55 · 04-28-2003, 05:24 AM

How much does it generally cost to get CCNA certified? and umm... erm.. yeah, how much do you think it'd cost Crimson?

termnl · 04-28-2003, 05:30 AM

I think CompTIA does a Linux+ cert as well.

Not sure about the difficulty/skill level of the exam though.

methodtim · 04-28-2003, 06:11 AM

nein....

SecretMethod70 · 04-28-2003, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dave
Another linux certification to think about would be from The Linux Professional Institute. I have no idea about it, I just remember seeing something maybe on slashdot about it quite some time ago. The reason I'm pointing it out is that I believe that they try to be distro neutral with is a good thing imho.

I've posted some online prep courses for this certification here: Linux Professional Institute Certification Prep

tripleboc · 04-28-2003, 08:06 AM

I have my RHCE and I will tell you, unless you really know linux well I would not start with this cert. I do not know how hard the RHCA is but if you really want a linux cert. that is probably the place to start. RedHat cert's are really respected through the industry since it is performance based instead of just taking a couple multiple choice tests.

A CCNA isn't what it used to be, but it will give you a good understanding of the basics of network engineering.

04-19-2003, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
duckduck Psycho Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where hockey pucks run rampant	Certification Hey, gotta question. I know that there's your A++ and your Microsoft certification programs, but what do they have for Linux? I'm interested in learning more about this software and I figured I might as well get certified at the same time. Note that this is coming from a guy in Toronto, Canada (just in case there are any nationality/regional differences in programs available). Anyone have any idea? __________________ Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way!

04-19-2003, 10:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Krycheck Sultana ruined my evil persona Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Los Angeles	Red Hat has certs: RHCE and RHCA check it out http://www.redhat.com/training/ __________________ His pants are tight...but his morals are loose!!

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Crimson Crazy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leicestershire UK	I am doing my CCNA (Cisco) at the moment and if you can find a place to sit it - I recomend it I have learned a lot about 'the interweb' in general and have a better understanding of how networks work in general __________________ Crimson If my life is to change - Let it change If my whole world is to be destroyed - So be it If my fate is to die - I must simply laugh

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04-19-2003, 10:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tempboy Insane Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Red Mile	I'm not sure the answer to your question, but just a note: It's called A+, and it's useless. It's the equivalent of getting a 4th grade education.

04-20-2003, 10:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dave Rookie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Within GMT+10	Another linux certification to think about would be from The Linux Professional Institute. I have no idea about it, I just remember seeing something maybe on slashdot about it quite some time ago. The reason I'm pointing it out is that I believe that they try to be distro neutral with is a good thing imho.

04-20-2003, 11:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
poof Psycho Join Date: Apr 2003	MCSE=Must Contact Someone Experienced. I attempted MCSE as a hobby. Quit when it became too expensive. I still read the books though, they have pretty pictures. The Linux links posted can help me also, as I want to wean myself from Microsoft.

04-28-2003, 05:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
termnl Tilted Join Date: Apr 2003	I think CompTIA does a Linux+ cert as well. Not sure about the difficulty/skill level of the exam though. __________________ Read the date on the outside of my cocoon. It specifies my release... but im running out of room.

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04-28-2003, 08:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
tripleboc Crazy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central Illinois	I have my RHCE and I will tell you, unless you really know linux well I would not start with this cert. I do not know how hard the RHCA is but if you really want a linux cert. that is probably the place to start. RedHat cert's are really respected through the industry since it is performance based instead of just taking a couple multiple choice tests. A CCNA isn't what it used to be, but it will give you a good understanding of the basics of network engineering.