See also

• Linux commands

Resources which have caught Oliver's eye

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• http://beginlinux.com/web/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=bash_scripts
• The goal is to be able to create scripts that you can use as an administrator immediately. The examples are designed to give you real tools.
• $119.95, for 6 months access

Tutorials

Linux tutorials and technical how-to information and examples for Linux desktop and server configurations. Technical on-line training of Linux and Linux applications installation, configuration and use for the novice and professional.

• http://www.yolinux.com/TUTORIALS/
  • http://www.yolinux.com/TUTORIALS/LinuxTutorialSysAdmin.html

Labs

Server Management Manual - PDF

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Certifications designed to demonstrate Linux-related competencies

Benefits of IT Certification for employee and employer

See also

• CompTIA certification, training, and relatedhttp://www.globalknowledge.com/training/generic.asp?pageid=3681

Evaluated list of certifications and related training resources

• http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/linux-certifications,2-654.html
  • Their top pick: <http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/linux.aspx>
    • Two exams required, for $188: LX0-103 and LX0-104 launches March 30, 2015. (LX0-101 and LX0-102 retires Aug, 30, 2015; can't mix-and-match series!)
    • Exam objectives: <http://certification.comptia.org/Training/testingcenters/examobjectives.aspx>
      • http://certification.comptia.org/docs/default-source/exam-objectives/comptia-linux-powered-by-lpi-(lx0-103)-aug'14-version.pdf
        
      • http://certification.comptia.org/docs/default-source/exam-objectives/comptia-linux-powered-by-lpi-(lx0-104)-aug'14-version.pdf
  • See: <http://certification.comptia.org/Training/studymaterials.aspx> Examples for new LX0-103/ LX0-104 exams coming in April-June(?) 2015:
    • http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-LX0-103-LX0-104-101-400/dp/0071841687/ ($40.65; Multimedia CD, June 26, 2015)
    • http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-LX0-103-Self-Practice-Review-Questions/dp/1511548932/ ($19.95; Paperback, Large Print, April 5, 2015)
    • http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Linux-Powered-Professional-Institute/dp/1119021219/ (??Exam LX0-101 and Exam LX0-102??, but being released as 3rd Edition paperback in April 27, 2015?! "with a focus onthe latest version of the exam"?!)
    • https://certification.comptia.org/Help/comptia-certmaster/certmaster-course-availability-course-details (CertMaster courses are $139. Note that Linux+ was not listed as available, as of April 6, 2015.)
  • Can get 5-day "Online LIVE" (Windows-based only) training for this certification through New Horizons for $2,495.00, <http://www.newhorizons.com/components/templates/CourseOutline.aspx?wt=a&GroupId=358&CourseKey=200003829>.
  • And get the related LPI certification added for free:
    
    • http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/linux.aspx#3for1
      • By completing the CompTIA Linux+ powered by LPI certification, you can also automatically receive the LPI LPIC-1 and the SUSE Certified Linux Administrator (CLA) certifications. Earn three industry-recognized certifications for the cost, time, and effort of one!
    • <http://greg.porter.name/wordpress/?p=1128> and <http://greg.porter.name/wordpress/?p=1113>
    • Related: <https://www.lpi.org/certification/get-certified-lpi/lpic-1-linux-server-professional/>