I did this course as a validation of my knowledge, as I work with Debian-based NAS products every day. I’ve learned a lot about the low level stuff and the why (which makes remembering it much easier for me). I can recommend this for anyone starting a career in Linux, as it introduces you and prepares you for different flavours of Linux very well.
LPIC 1 – gain good, all-round, foundational Linux skills and get recognised for it.
I have been working with Linux for years and wanted a certification to prove I am conversant with the skill. I studied for LPI1 which helped me pass the essential. I would highly recommend this certification.
I work for BT Security. I wanted a Linux certification to show that I know Linux, However, whilst studying for the LPIC-1 I found out a new thing or two! Secondly, I work with many devices such as Juniper and Checkpoint Firewalls, Proxies, Splunk etc that typically use Linux as their background OS. They usually are slightly different to each other but I found the LPIC covers most variations. Especially the various methods of carrying out service control or adding user accounts. So overall I was very pleased with the framework, I am a more complete Linux man because of it, with a decent reference book to boot. I have been using Unix/Linux daily since 1999, started with Solaris 2.4 and IBM AIX, played with HPUX 10 Suse & RedHat then had more experience of Gentoo, Ubuntu and Debian and Fedora Core. Now days I use Debian and Fedora Core, which I have found covers just about all appliances with a Unix based OS. Not easy exams for me even though I have quite a bit of experience. I found prepping harder improved the pass mark.
Linux Essentials – Great starting point for entry into using Linux.
One of the main reasons I selected LPI was that the courses are not distribution-specific. They give you knowledge in all areas. A good example of this that both rpm and deb package formats are taught and at no point is one recommended above the other. Another area where LPi scores is in the Linux networking area where this extensive topic has been split over a number of sections rather than have one large section.
LPIC 1 – Great course, well taught, and highly relevant to working on the Linux platform.
This is the first Linux Certification I have completed. I found the time invested in this qualification is already paying itself off. The LPIC-1 study guide seems to be a good place to start for the beginner. By downloading a Linux Distribution and getting hands on practice is truly valuable. Reading the book is one thing following it through with a Linux build is another and then finally doing the exam and practising what you learned. I will continue to follow the LPIC path.
I would recommend LPI Certification as one of non distribution related Linux certification. I learnt many new things despite I’ve been involved in Linux for over 10 years now and it is a great opportunity to challenge yours abilities.
Start of my development towards cloud computing. It gave me a good understanding of the Linux basics and prepares me for the rest of my certification path.