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CompTIA Linux+™ Certification
CompTIA Linux+ certification is an international industry
credential that validates the knowledge of individuals with
at least six months of practical Linux experience. Professionals
who want to certify their technical knowledge in basic installation,
operation and troubleshooting for Linux operating systems should
consider this certification. The skills and knowledge measured
by this examination were developed with global input to assure
accuracy, validity and reliability. Earning the CompTIA Linux+
designation means that the candidate can explain fundamental
open source resources/licenses, demonstrate knowledge of user
administration, understand file permissions/software configurations
and manage local storage devices and network protocols.
Because Linux, by its nature, is vendor-independent, there was
a strong need in the industry for a basic, comprehensive Linux
certification. Becoming CompTIA Linux+ certified gives an individual
a recognized industry credential that offers proof of knowledge
and expertise in Linux technologies. This certification also
provides a path to a variety of fulfilling and challenging Linux-related
careers.
CompTIA Linux+™ and your
Career
The demand for skilled Linux support professionals has grown
significantly and candidates as well as the industry have indicated
that a foundation-level certification for this job function
is necessary.
Red Hat offers the most recognized, acclaimed, and valuable
certifications in the Linux space. Red Hat certifications use
performance-based testing methods designed to prove competence
at real world challenges, ensuring long term success for the
individual and organization.
Red Hat Certified Technician
(RHCT) proves core system administrator skills. An RHCT
can install, and configure a new Linux system and attach it
to the corporate network. Installation and core system administration
concepts, tools, and troubleshooting are explored in depth.
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) demonstrates senior
system administrator skills. An RHCE has RHCT skills plus the
ability to configure network services and security. An RHCE
can make decisions about which services should be deployed on
the corporate network and how. DNS, NFS, Samba, Sendmail, Postfix,
Apache, and the key security capabilities are all covered in
detail.
Red Hat Certified Architect
(RHCA) establishes architect skills. An RHCA has RHCE skills
plus deeper and additional skills needed to deploy and manage
Red Hat Enterprise Linux throughout the enterprise in numerous
and varied applications. The curriculum emphasizes technology
and processes for software deployment and systems management,
directory services and authentication, storage management, system
monitoring, performance tuning, and advanced network services
and security. The RHCA exam is delivered using multiple systems
and hardware typically found in enterprise computing environments.
Many enterprises are now requiring
their IT staffs to earn at least RHCT or RHCE certification
if they are setting up and managing Linux systems. RHCEs provide
the technical leadership for managing Linux servers and network
services, as well as escalation of issues from the larger group
of RHCTs. A smaller number of RHCAs provide leadership for technical
planning, design and integration of an organization's worldwide
open source architecture.
Benefits at each level are numerous,
for both individuals and their organizations: increased confidence,
responsibility, and productivity, better skills, and lower organizational
risk. Management can be assured of the competency at all levels
of technical roles for enterprise Linux computing. Your targeted
certification and specific course path depends entirely on your
existing skill set.
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