Linux Certification Classes from Texas Software Services and Training

        More information about Linux can be found at  the Linux Professional Institute

150 Linux Certification: LPI 101

This class follows the topics specified in the Linux Professional Institutes requirements.
The class is a 4.5 day  class and includes exam preparation and examination on the 5th day.
 

160 Linux Certification: LPI 102

This class follows the topics specified in the Linux Professional Institutes requirements.
The class is a 4.5 day  class and includes exam preparation and examination on the 5th day.
 

General Informatino about Linux Certifications include: RedHat, Sair-GNU, and LPI.

LPI from  the Linux Professional Institute.

LPI examinations developed by the Linux community and address the specific skills appropriate to all generic Linux distributions for Systems Administrators.This certification program is endorsed by several Linux distribution vendors including Caldera.
The LPI Level 1 certification requires passing the exams LPI-101 and LPI-102. The examinations are administered by Vue testing centers.

Multiple Levels of Certification are planned. Tests being reviewed and developed include vendor specific Linux distributions: Caldera, Debian, TurboLinux, Red Hat, Slackware and SuSe. Additional Examinations are planned to include: Advanced, Internals, Windows Integration, Internet Servers, Database Servers, Security Firewalls and Encryption, and Kernel Drivers and packages.

No training programs have been designed by LPI for examination preparation. Learn more about LPI certification
Current Examinations for LPI Level I include:

LPI-101 Test covers: Hardware & Architecture, GNU and Unix Commands, Linux Kernel, Text Editing, Processing, Printing, Documentation, Shells, Shell Scriptng, Programming, Network Fundamentals, Network Services and Security.

LPI-102 Test covers: Linux Installation and Package Management, Devices, Linux File Systems, Filesystem Hierarchy Standard, Boot, Initialization, Shutdown, Run Levels, X Windows, and Administrative Tasks.

RedHat Certifications.

RedHat offers three courses, 4 days each leading up to the RHCE examination. RH033 is the introductory class. RH133 is the class for Administration I and II, and RH233 is the Networking and Security Class. A separate class RH300 is a 5 day, Rapid Track Training class for experienced Linux/Unix professionals who plan to take the RHCE certification exam.  RedHat recommends several months of experience prior to enrolling for the examination. It is an intensiver examination.
that stands apart from man other certification programs. It emphasizes hands-on performance-based testing of actual skills in Red Hat Linux installation and includes configuration, debugging, and networking services. It consists of debugging section, a multiple choice exam, and a hands exam covering installation and network services.

RedHat Certifications have been approved by IBM
 
 

Sair Linux and GNU Certification.

Sair Linux and GNU Certification and the Sair logo are registered trademarks of Sair Linux, Inc. Sair Linux is part of the Thomson Learning family of companies.

Sair develops courses and certifications that are very thorough including aspects of computer ethics and privacy. Training programs and certification includes  the 7  most popular Linux Distributions.  The ceftifications for LCA, LCE, MCLE each include several 4-day classes.
Sair examinations are administered by ProMetric and Vue testing centers. Sair Linux and GNU Certification

The Sair-GNU Linux certifications have been adopted by Compaq Computer Corporation for its field services personnel.

LCP   Linux Certified Professional          Complete Test 1 or Test 2.
LCA  Linux Certified Administrator        Complete Tests 1, 2, 3, and 4
LCE   Linux Certified Engineer               Complete Tests 5, and selected electives.
MLCE Master Linux Certified Engineer  Requirements under review, release date in 2002.
                                                           . This is for Network Systems Architects and Technical Strategy Managers.

Test 1 - 3X0-101 : Installation and Configuration
Test 2 - 3X0-102 : System Administration
Test 3 - 3X0-103 : Networking
Test 4 - 3X0-104 : Security, Ethics & Privacy
Test 5 - 3X0-201: Core Concepts and Practices
Test Elective A    : Apache/Webservers
Test Elective B    : Amanda Backup
Test Elective C    : MySql/ Database Systems
Test Elective D    : PHP and XML Web Implementations
Test Elective E    : Perl Scripting
Test Elective F    : Samba Resource Sharing
Test Elective G   : Send Mail and Mail Systems
 
 
 
 

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