| Linux Professional Institute Certification I |
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The Linux Professional Institute (LPI)The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) has developed its LPI-1 certification as an introductory certification for people who want to enter careers involving Linux. The exam is meant to certify that an individual has the skills necessary to install, operate, and troubleshoot a Linux system and is familiar with Linux-specific concepts and basic hardware. Website : https://www.lpi.org/LPIC-1 Linux Professional Institute Certification What Is Linux?Linux is a clone of the Unix operating system (OS) that has been popular in academia and many business environments for years. Formerly used exclusively on large mainframes, Unix and Linux can now run on small computers—which are actually far more powerful than the mainframes of just a few years ago. Because of its mainframe heritage, Unix (and hence also Linux) scales well to perform today’s demanding scientific, engineering, and network server tasks. Linux consists of a kernel, which is the core control software, and many libraries and utilities that rely on the kernel to provide features with which users interact. The OS is available in many different distributions, which are collections of a specific kernel with specific support programs. Why Become Linux Certified?Several good reasons to get your Linux certifi cation exist. There are four major benefits:Relevance The exams were designed with the needs of Linux professionals in mind. This was done by performing surveys of Linux administrators to learn what they actually need to know to do their jobs. Quality The exams have been extensively tested and validated using psychometric standards. The result is an ability to discriminate between competent administrators and those who must still learn more material. Neutrality LPI is an organization that doesn’t itself market any Linux distribution. This fact removes the motivation to create an exam that’s designed as a way to market a particular distribution. Support The exams are supported by major players in the Linux world. How to Become LPI Certified The LPI certification is available to anyone who passes the test. You don’t have to work for a particular company. It’s not a secret society. To take an LPI exam, you must first register with LPI to obtain an ID number. You can do this online at https://www.lpi.org/en/register.html With the ID number in hand, you can register for the exam with either of the two firms that administer them: Thomson Prometric and Pearson VUE. The exams can be taken at any Thomson Prometric or Pearson VUE testing center. If you pass, you will get a certificate in the mail saying that you have passed. To find the Thomson Prometric testing center nearest you, call (800) 294-3926. Contact (877) 619-2096 for Pearson VUE information. Alternatively, register online at http://www.2test.com for Thomson Prometric or http://www.vue.com for Pearson VUE. However you do it, you’ll be asked for your name, mailing address, phone number, employer, when and where you want to take the test (i.e., which testing center), and your credit card number (arrangement for payment must be made at the time of registration). The certification is available to anyone who passes the two required exams: 101 and 102. You don’t have to work for a particular company. It’s not a secret society. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE. The exam can be taken at any Pearson VUE testing center. If you pass, you will get a certifi cate in the mail saying that you have passed. Contact (877) 619-2096 for Pearson VUE contact information. |
