| Hands-on book helps with LPI levels 1 and 2 certification |
Aug. 08, 2006
 O'Reilly Media has published a new edition of its Linux certification volume. LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, Second Edition is modeled after the Linux Professional Institute's job-based certification program, which currently focuses on two-year (Level 1) and four-year (Level 2) experienced candidates.
Level 1 tests a basic knowledge of Linux installation, configuration, and command-line skills. Level 2 goes into more depth regarding system troubleshooting and network services such as email and the web. Both levels are covered in the book.
"Linux has penetrated the enterprise market and now there are plenty of jobs for true professionals," said James Stanger, one of the book's authors. "LPI certification helps guarantee that people really know what they're doing to get those jobs. This is important because the success of Linux depends on true professionals, not just open source/GNU/Linux zealots."
Since the first edition of LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell was published, LPI has added its Level 2 exams, plus they significantly reworked the Level 1 exams, added co-author Steven Prichard. "As far as I know, this is the only book currently available that covers the LPI Level 2 exam material."
According to the authors, many Linux pros don't care about certification, preferring actual hands-on skills. LPI, however, looks at certification with its own hands-on focus, the publishers said.
"By learning what the LPI asks you to study for, you'll be able to know important Linux commands, and not waste your time on arcane knowledge," says Stanger.
Knowledge gained from LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell will work in any Linux distribution, from Red Hat to Novell to Debian/Ubuntu/Knoppix, or any other, Stanger said.
"There was a time when working on Linux meant 'system administration,'" said Stanger. "This is no longer the case. Programmers are LPI's biggest audience. Because the LPI certification is based on job task analyses, the topics in this book cover the skills and knowledge that any Linux professional needs."
The book is divided into four parts, one for each of the LPI exams. Each part features not only a summary of the core skills you need, but sample exercises and test questions, along with helpful hints to let you focus your energies, the publisher said.
For more information about the book, including author bios, go here.
Summary:Title -- LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, Second Edition
Co-Authors -- Steven Pritchard, Bruno Gomes Pessanha, Nicolai Langfeldt, James Stanger, Jeff Dean
Publisher -- O'Reilly Media
Publication date -- July 2006
Pages -- 961
Price -- $59.95
ISBN -- 0-596-00528-8 The book can be purchased via email order from O'Reilly.com.
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