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Linux and open source applications have been gaining significant market and mindshare over the last several years. As the expansion in marketshare has occurred, the professionals capable of supporting Linux has not grown as required by many companies. Linux certification options can set you ahead of the pack as it demonstrates your Linux knowledge for potential employers. Learn more in this article. (4/9/2006)

About Linux Certifications

Linux certifications are becoming increasingly popular as companies move mission critical systems onto the Linux platform and as qualified system admins become increasingly difficult to find. A Linux certification can help you stand out among the applicants - to show you have demonstrated Linux knowledge. Which certification is right for you?

CompTIA Linux+

The CompTIA Linux+ certification is an entry level certification for Linux systems professionals. It is a multiple choice style exam testing you on the fundamentals of installing, operation, and troubleshooting Linux systems. It is intended for individuals with at least six months of Linux experience.

| Exam Objectives | Vendor Link | Exam Cost: $207 |

Linux Professional Institute

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) offers two vendor neutral Linux certifications: Junior Level Administration (LPIC-1) and Intermediate Level Administration (LPIC-2). They are currently developing a Senior Level Administration certification. Each certification requires two exams and the LPIC-2 certification requires a candidate to pass the LPIC-1 certification exams.

| Exam Objectives | Vendor Link | Exam Cost: $100/per exam |

Novell

Novell offers three certifications: Certified Linux Professional (CLP), Certified Linux Engineer (Novell CLE), and Certified Linux Engineer9 (Novell CLE9). Novell's certifications are SUSE Linux specific, unlike the LPI or CompTIA Linux+ certifications. If you are a systems administrator who wants to focus on Novell products, the CLP and CLE certifications are good ones to attain.

| Exam Objectives: CLP CLE | Vendor Link | Exam Cost: $220 |

Red Hat

Red Hat has developed its Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) to certidy individuals on its core Enterprise operating system. In addition, it also has the Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) and Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) certifications available. The RHCE certification is the mid level certification and features a hands on test measuring your ability on live systems. This has raised the image of the exam in minds of Red Hat based companies.

| Exam Objectives | Vendor Link | Exam Cost: $749 |


Other Certifications General Certification Cisco Certifications CompTIA Certs Linux Certifications Microsoft Certs Other Certifications Security Certs	New Linux Certification Articles Linux Certifications by ExamPractice Staff Linux and open source applications have been gaining significant market and mindshare over the last several years. As the expansion in marketshare has occurred, the professionals capable of supporting Linux has not grown as required by many companies. Linux certification options can set you ahead of the pack as it demonstrates your Linux knowledge for potential employers. Learn more in this article. (4/9/2006) About Linux Certifications Linux certifications are becoming increasingly popular as companies move mission critical systems onto the Linux platform and as qualified system admins become increasingly difficult to find. A Linux certification can help you stand out among the applicants - to show you have demonstrated Linux knowledge. Which certification is right for you? CompTIA Linux+ The CompTIA Linux+ certification is an entry level certification for Linux systems professionals. It is a multiple choice style exam testing you on the fundamentals of installing, operation, and troubleshooting Linux systems. It is intended for individuals with at least six months of Linux experience. \| Exam Objectives \| Vendor Link \| Exam Cost: $207 \| Linux Professional Institute Linux Professional Institute (LPI) offers two vendor neutral Linux certifications: Junior Level Administration (LPIC-1) and Intermediate Level Administration (LPIC-2). They are currently developing a Senior Level Administration certification. Each certification requires two exams and the LPIC-2 certification requires a candidate to pass the LPIC-1 certification exams. \| Exam Objectives \| Vendor Link \| Exam Cost: $100/per exam \| Novell Novell offers three certifications: Certified Linux Professional (CLP), Certified Linux Engineer (Novell CLE), and Certified Linux Engineer9 (Novell CLE9). Novell's certifications are SUSE Linux specific, unlike the LPI or CompTIA Linux+ certifications. If you are a systems administrator who wants to focus on Novell products, the CLP and CLE certifications are good ones to attain. \| Exam Objectives: CLP CLE \| Vendor Link \| Exam Cost: $220 \| Red Hat Red Hat has developed its Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) to certidy individuals on its core Enterprise operating system. In addition, it also has the Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) and Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) certifications available. The RHCE certification is the mid level certification and features a hands on test measuring your ability on live systems. This has raised the image of the exam in minds of Red Hat based companies. \| Exam Objectives \| Vendor Link \| Exam Cost: $749 \| Search ExamPractice