(Part 2) Best linux certification guides according to redditors

The CompTIA Linux+ exam is now the same as the LPIC-1 exams, so make sure you don't get some old, outdated Linux+ materials. If you pass, you get both, but only if you sign up via CompTIA. Braindumps like Testking and the like are cheating.

How much you need to study depends on what Linux experience you have. Are we just talking about using it at home and learning as you go or real sysadmin experience?

http://www.amazon.com/LPIC-1-Linux-Professional-Institute-Certification/dp/0470404833/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333418264&sr=8-1

or

http://www.amazon.com/LPIC-1-In-Depth-Michael-Jang/dp/1598639676/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1333418264&sr=8-4 '

are both decent books, I own both of them, but advise going more in depth than they do and practicing what you read. I have worked as a sysadmin for a top three computer manufacturer and will be kicking the snot out of LPIC 117-202 in about 3 weeks.

If you want to get really in depth, and start working toward LPIC-2 then check out the free book at http://www.snow.nl/dist/xhtmlc/, I have found it to be a valuable resource and VERY in depth.

Might want to give CENTOS a try, as it is a sorta clone of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. If you are looking for a book to go off of, I was recommended and really like RHCE Red Hat Certified Engineer Linux Study Guide (Exam RH302) (Certification Press)

These older CEH books we used for my undergrad are on sale.

It is a set of five;

Attack Phases

Web Applications and Data Servers

Linux, Mac & Mobile Systems

Secure Network Infastructures

Threats & Defense Mechanisms

Sander van Vugt's book for RHCSA 8 is coming out on December 23th, this is what amazon says on their site :

https://www.amazon.com/Red-RHCSA-Cert-Guide-Certification/dp/0135938139/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rhcsa+8&qid=1573059203&s=digital-text&sr=1-1-catcorr

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You can also check out Red Hat Certs Slack Workspace that you can ask for help if you stuck with something.

I couldn't find the first two anywhere on the web. The other two are only available in previous edition. Thanks!


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https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Physiology-Michael-OLoughlin-McKinely-ebook/dp/B015RSR6GK/ref=mt_kindle?_encoding=UTF8&me=

https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Moral-Philosophy-James-Rachels-ebook/dp/B00VF6258S/ref=mt_kindle?_encoding=UTF8&me=

https://www.amazon.com/Unix-Linux-Visual-QuickStart-Guide/dp/0321997549

I recently got a job as a junior admin and found Unix and Linux System Administration to be really good. There is also a nice CBT Nuggets series on Linux which is a great overview, especially when watched while reading LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell as the book complements the videos.

If he already knows another programming language Dive Into Pythion is great for getting up to speed quickly.

I have enjoyed the Sybex series, https://smile.amazon.com/CompTIA-Complete-Study-Guide-220-1001/dp/1119515939/ref=sr_1_5?crid=39NGOO1J9JE1G&keywords=comptia+a%2B+1001&qid=1575104128&sprefix=comptia+a%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-5

But I dare say the majority I've seen on this sub forum seem to prefer the all in one series, and Mike Meyers did the one for the A+,

https://smile.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-1001-220-1002-ebook-dp-B07PPY7P1T/dp/B07PPY7P1T/ref=mt_kindle?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=

But thats just my opinion on books, take it with a huge grain of salt as I have not passed the A+.

For my Linux course that I teaching, I really like the textbook we are using by Jason Eckhart. Besides the projects that are included in the book, there is a lab manually as well. Of course, these are considered to be textbooks, so the price is outRAGEous. If I had got to actually plan this class I would have choose a different set of books. If you shop around, you can usually find them for fairly cheap. I found the lab manual for $18 on Ablebooks.

For non-textbooks you can look at the Sybex study guide and work book. I've used the Sybex Workbook for the A+ many years ago and found it to be helpful.

I personally bought it off Amazon. This is the link for both books. I only picked up the Study Guide for now.

If you're doing Linux+, go through the syllabus from CompTIA and review any concepts with which you're not familiar. LINK. The exam is multiple choice, so beyond very basic syntax, you just need a shallow understanding of popular commands and concepts.

I'm also a huge fan of the free NDG Linux Essentials course from Netacad. Most of it will be review but they get into some good stuff about half way though and it's done with a live terminal.

If you go for Red Hat's RHCSA, I think the best prep is one of the popular cert prep books. Link. Also keep an eye on Humble Bundle, as they put these cert guides up for dirt cheap quite often.

Good luck!

Congrats! I've read through the following a few months ago and am hoping to do the same soon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/CompTIA-Certification-LX0-103-LX0-104-101-400/0071841687/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N6W14D8WP5GW0JVTJ0Q5

Did you feel the exam was easy having taken classes, or stretched your skills?

http://www.amazon.com/Linux-Certification-Nutshell-Adam-Haeder/dp/0596804873/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314231504&sr=8-1

I never got any of the certs but I like this book, it is a good reference

The Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification is an excellent book from my time in college. I still use it pretty often.

Either works. If your trying to land a job working with Linux, read " The Linux Command Line" if you want to understand Linux try "how Linux works"

Also check out "Devops troubleshooting" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0321832043/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lhVJzbGBZ02RN

Check out "LPI in a nutshell" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0596005288/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NiVJzbQ3C4ZZ1

this --> https://www.amazon.com/LPIC-1-Linux-Professional-Institute-Certification/dp/1119582121/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

Everyone is pointing you at programming primers.... instead of that, how about the LPIC study guides. They cover all of the basics without getting too pedantic about the inner workings of shell scripts. Once you get the basics, then.. then look into mastering shell.

The LPIC 1 study guide is actually an excellent place to get stated with Linux

I actually have the 6th edition

Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs Lab Manual, Sixth Edition (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1260454576/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.ZSoDbBXST6P9

its just that the 10th edition showed up first when I searched

Available on Amazon as well - I highly recommend it. It's a bit outdated, but the concepts mainly still apply.

I have this book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0143PXC6Q/ ​ I am also using these udemy video courses https://www.udemy.com/introduction-to-linux-centos-7/ https://www.udemy.com/tutorial/linuxforbeginners/installing-centos-from-scratch/ https://www.udemy.com/linux-mastery/ https://www.udemy.com/linux-shell-course-for-beginners/ ​ and thats basically it. Will I do fine on just this alone? ​ P.S. I feel I should mention I have no prior experience with Linux, but I have CentOS installed in a Virtual Box to practice commands in. submitted by RemixDeluxe [link] [comments]

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Do any of you guys have recommendations for practice exams? Where to get some? I found this https://www.amazon.com/RHEL-Practice-Papers-RHCSA-Answers-ebook/dp/B016X065Q8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481153413&sr=8-1&keywords=RHCSA+7+practice+exams, but it's only on Kindle which I don't have.

I'd say that if you already have tech experience, like with the year long program you took, try to get into tech support somewhere. You won't need A+ if you already have that kind of background. When I got my tech support job, I didn't have anything, but I could do basic troubleshooting.

Here's what you actually need to be able to do to be good at tech support:

1. Is it plugged in, is it turned on
   
   Its amazing how many people don't understand that electrical things need electricity.
   
   
2. Turn it off, then turn it back on
   
   This blew my god damn mind when I got hired. I thought it was a joke. It was not. 85% of my job was telling people to unplug their router and plug it back in.
   
   That's it.
   
   You might think I'm kidding. I am not. For Tier 1 Tech Support, that is most of your job. Electronics need electricity. Rebooting solves most problems.
   
   Everything else you'll learn on the job. If you can, try to get in with a local ISP. You'll learn to troubleshoot TV, Phone, and Internet. If you live in a small town, like I did, you might very well learn to troubleshoot literally everything. People thought we were the damn power company.
   
   I haven't personally tried A+, but I passed net and security in the last few weeks, and net involved a lot of memorization of things like wires and speeds and other things you don't really have to know. I suspect is probably the same with A+.
   
   Try working through the Exam Compass tests, and when you come across something you're not really certain of, spend time studying that specific thing. No need to re-study everything.
   
   You might also try this. I used the passport books for net and security. They come with a bunch of practice test questions which really help. Focus on practice tests. Its far more effective than just reading. It's probably the reason you got a higher score the second time without studying, because taking the test the first time sort of counts as studying.
   
   For studying, work on 1-3 chapters a day. Do the practice questions at the end of the chapter, then do the digital questions for the chapter. At the end of the day, do a set of questions from all the chapters you covered. At the end of the week, do the same for all chapters you covered that week.
   
   And make sure to take a break between chapters. The time you spend not studying is as important as the time you take to study.