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# Why you have to become the Linux certified# How to become the Linux certified

§ Linux certification of choice§ Why The Linux Foundation is the right choice§ The Linux Foundation certification offered§ LFCS domains & competencies§ LFCE domains & competencies§ How to study/prep for your Linux exam§ How to become the Linux certified§ Useful tips to take the exam

#1 Lots of Jobs: with so many companies using Linux, there’s open positions in many different fields.#2 Challenging: Linux is continues and fast growth, there’s always something new to learn.#3 Stand out with globally-recognized credentials#4 Stay motivated to learn new skills#5 Differentiate yourself from other candidates and gain the opportunity to interview#6 Prove you have top job skills#7 Prove to employers/clients you have the skills to do the job#7 Get a job that offers great pay

Why you have to become the Linux certified

Linux certification of choice

How to become the Linux certified

Why The Linux Foundation is the right choice:#1 Linux Foundation the creator of collaborative Linux project#2 Linux Foundation provide standard Linux training course#3 The Linux Foundation exam is open:

§ Available anytime and anywhere§ Performance-based§ Distro-Flexible (SUSE/Ubuntu/CentOS)§ Up to date§ You can take LFCE without LFCS’s require

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The Linux Foundation certification offered:# Linux Foundation : Certified System Administrator (LFCS)# Linux Foundation : Certified Engineer (LFCE)

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Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS-D&C):# Essential Commands (25% of Exam)# Operation of Running Systems (20% of Exam)# User and Group Management (15% of Exam)# Networking (15% of Exam)# Service Configuration (10% of Exam)# Storage Management (10% of Exam)# Virtualization (5% of Exam)Note: score needed to pass: 74%

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Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE-D&C):# LCFE is the combination with the Domains and Competencies listed for the LFCS Exam plus# Network administration# Network file systems and file services# Network security# Remote access# HTTP services# Email servicesNote: score needed to pass: 74%

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How to study/prep for your Linux exam:#1 Find the ways how to get trained:

§ Reading books§ Self pack online§ Local instructor lead§ Remote instructor lead

#2 Take advantage of all available resources#3 Hands-on practice to advance at any topic#4 Register for the exam (300$/each at two taken)

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Useful tips to take the exam:#1 When scheduling the exam, double check times and system requirements#2 Arrive on time#3 Think about the possible source of distraction (kids/human, loud music)#4 Use the bathroom right before you start your exam#5 Turn off cell phones, instant messaging, notification, etc#6 Practice-a-lots and be comfortable with command line/help#7 Read exam through and determine the best commands for what being ask about #8 Do the most of the time#9 Verify all question/answer at each section before click to complete examNote: The score report will emailed to you within 75 hours

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