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STUDYING
- Having completed the A+, Network+ and the MCSE route,
the Linux+ fills in the remaining gap in your knowledge
base. The good point is that especially the A+ and network+
will help make this a relatively easy learning experience
/ exam.
Linux+ will test your knowledge in a variety
of areas: networking, filesystems, file permissions and
ownership, user administration and, to a lesser degree,
installation and configuration.
Knowing how to network a Linux machine is
essential, so be familiar with commands such as ifconfig,
netconfig, and linuxconf. You'll also need basic TCP/IP
knowledge, such as gateways; DHCP; ping, traceroute and
netstat commands; and, yes, subnetting. If any of these
aren't on your list of proficiencies yet, be sure to add
them.
Certz.com recommends the SybexLinux+
Study Guide, 3rd Edition (XKO-002) at $32
(37%
off) by Roderick W. Smith
. The book comprises 558 pages with a CD-ROM. If you are
new to Linux then this book will ease you into it. This
book and the practice question's on the CD-ROM are all you
need to pass the exam and on the first try. It is clear
and follows the Linux exam objectives very closely. There's
not much more to add !
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Linux+
Study Guide, 3rd Edition (XKO-002)
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EXAMS -
The Linux+ exam comprises 94 questions, with a time limit
of 120 minutes, and generally takes about 45 mins to complete.
The passing score is 655 69% with the score range being
from 100 to 900. You are allowed to review (go back) to
previous questions before ending the exam. Basically you
have plenty of time to pass this relatively easy exam.
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CONCLUSION
- An important missing piece of the Network Administration
requirements. So do I progress along the Linux route or
look at more in demand certifications ? Well it all boils
down to what your job is. If you deploy / manage or are
intending to .... Linux based Network systems, then you
should consider embarking on furthering your knowledge of
Linux by taking a look at the three main certifications
that continue on from Linux+ namely Red Hat Certified Engineer
Program, SAIR Linux & GNU Certification and the Linux
Professional Institute certification (LPI)
Personally at this stage we attach greater
importance to other routes than continuing along the Linux
route, which may change as Linux continues to grow in popularity.
Latest News - Revised Exam
went Live in March 2005
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