Linux+ vs. the LPIC-1

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After I complete my CCNA, I want to get my LPIC-1 or my Linux+. Although my end goal is to ultimately become a network engineer, I still feel I should keep my Linux skills up to scratch and certified - mainly for personal satisfaction and a love for Linux in the server arena, but also for potential employment options in the future.

That being said which do I do, the Linux+ or the LPIC-1? I remember reading about the Linux+ and I could have sworn it stated that you can apply for your LPIC-1 if you pass it. Is this correct; is it the other way around or have I misread something somewhere along the line?

Also which one is more prestigious?

As a side note, I intend to take the RedHat route once I have bolted these basic certifications onto my CV. I do strongly believe, overtime, that Linux will continue to penetrate (more so) the enterprise and corporate world.

 

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Whichever one you want, looks like they're the same thing now.
CompTIA and LPI Join Forces to Advance Global Linux Workforce / What's New? / About LPI / Home - LPI -

 

Good shout. Linux+ it is then

Thanks for the info'.

 

No problem. I was interested myself, although I don't really have time to play with Linux much nowadays.

 

If it's not in your day-to-day job, then having the time or inclination can be an issue. Luckily, I administrate about ten boxes.

 

I think you've got my job, it must be, it's the one I ordered.
I'm not jealous, not in the slightest

I've just cracked open the Todd Lammle CCNA book I bought today. I've already passed the CCENT at work, and I'm aiming for the real CCENT now. All I need now is some good hands-on with the IOS, speedier subnetting and a refresher on all the basic networking concepts. From what I've seen, the Network+ covers most of the networking concepts so most if that bit is second nature to me now.

 

Well it's mine! ALL MIIINNNEE! *EVIL LAUGH*

I jest. I am lucky with my job really as I get to play with all kinds of stuff. After being in the job for a month, and having ZERO Cisco experience, I was installing, configuring and maintaining Cisco switches. The week after that I remember I was handed a Nokia firewall to flash - that got me some experience with IPSO. I've also handled 3Com stuff, Juniper, etc. It's all good fun.

I used the official Cisco Press book for my ICND-1 and found it to be more than enough. I'm using the Cisco Press ICND-2 book for my, er, ICND-2 and I will book the exam a few months from now (because I can only study in the evenings and weekends, so I want to make sure I get enough time to read through the book).

Where in the UK are you (if applicable)?

 

You're not helping.

I might look at the ICND-1 book, I'll see how it goes with the Lammle book and the online course provided by my work. In fact, they'll probably have that book in their ebook section, I must remember to check.

I'm in Edinburgh.

 

Sorry buddy

On that note though, I am learning how-to install a ZFS clustered file system... sorry.

I'm sure the "Lammle" book will be fine. What is the online course like? Who is it run by? Is it a private course tailored for your employer or something anyone can buy?

Do you have a lab? I think a CCENT/CCNA lab would be really cheap. In fact a CCENT lab would only consist of a switch (a 2900XL would do, but you would want something with IOS 12.2+ on it, so perhaps a 3500) and a 2500 or 2600 router, or maybe two routers so you can create a serial link between the two, simulating a leased line.

That's a shame. That rules out being able to help you with my lab then.

 

Hi mcrilly,

Mario here from PaulPaulito.com. We created study material to help you getting LPIC certificied. If you are interested, simply check it out. Obviously I am not allowed to create any link to lead you directly to out page...but hey...you are a Linux guy, you will find it if you want to ;-)

Cheers,
Mario

 

Good to see someone else from my neck of the woods! I am in Edinburgh also.

 

There's another couple of us on here.