The LPI Certification Is The De Facto Standard For Linux Professionals
Frank Pines

Today Linux is a very potent tool for a successful project in a
highly competitive marketplace.

With its certification programs, the Linux Professional Institute
(LPI) has constantly raised the bar of excellence. It has
continuously provided support to Linux professionals to meet the
industry demands for expert skills. LPI has been acknowledged
universally as a leader in providing professional help with
Linux, Open Source, and Free Software.

The Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) program has
been designed to recognize the capabilities of IT professionals,
who have proven themselves capable of operating within the Linux
operating system. These certificates are distributed to computer
professionals in hundreds of cities around the world.

LPI intends to develop and recognize important Linux and Open
Source talent around the globe, by providing complete and high
standard tests.

LPI offers a formal and standardized program both for students
and training centers alike. These programs improve the quality of
market and also arm the students with powerful certifications
that can be used to enhance their career prospects.

The LPI Certification Program has been developed by Linux
professionals and IT institutions, around the world. The Linux
Professional Institute depends on the response reports it
receives from many of the skilled professionals, who work with
Linux each and every day.

Interestingly, the Linux Professional Institute is independent of
vendors and has no commitment bias in regard to its service. This
has led to diverse and multiple techniques to the general design
of the test. It has become one of the most comprehensive and
global exams presented anywhere in the world.

The LPI certificate is one of the most respected and requested
job requirements, among computer professionals and major
organizations, for applicants seeking IT jobs. Many independent
companies, outside of LPI, have enhanced the Linux certification
program and this is possible because there is no totalitarian
authority controlling the Linux operating system.

The vital distinction between LPI and other such programs is
that, LPI has been incorporated as entirely vendor-independent
and distribution neutral.

The largest corporations in the world have recognized the exam
standard and the tests have become a reflection of the standards
these corporations expect from their professional IT staffers.

The LPI certification is based on three levels:

Junior Level Administration (LPIC-1): this level consists of two
tests the 101 and the 102. They can be taken in any order. This
level expects you to work at the command line, execute
fundamental maintenance, and set up a workstation with a
connection to a network.

Advanced Level Administration (LPIC-2): the candidate needs to
pass the 201 and 202 exams to qualify at this level. These tests
can also be taken in any order. Also the candidate has to pass
the Junior Level Test. You will need to govern an average-sized
website by using Linux or Microsoft servers. You will also
oversee your juniors and then report to senior management.

Senior Level Administration (LPIC-3): LPI's Certification
Program concludes with the LPIC-3 exam. The test papers are 301
and 302.

The LPI exams are computer-based tests done through Pearson VUE
and Prometric. LPI exams are also provided in Japanese, German,
Chinese, French, Portuguese and Spanish. It takes about two to
five weeks to get the actual LPI certificate, after notification
of your pass status.


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