To become Linux certified, one must choose The Linux Foundation certification and study the relevant domains and competencies for either the LFCS or LFCE exam. The Linux Foundation is a good choice because they created Linux and provide standard, distro-flexible training courses and exams that are available anytime, anywhere and keep content up to date. To prepare, one should find training through books, online courses, or instructors, practice hands-on, and register for the exam which costs $300 each. When taking the exam, arrive on time and be prepared to focus without distractions in order to pass the 74% threshold.

2. Agenda
# Why you have to become the Linux certified
# How to become the Linux certified
§ Linux certification of choice
§ Why The Linux Foundation is the right choice
§ The Linux Foundation certification offered
§ LFCS domains & competencies
§ LFCE domains & competencies
§ How to study/prep for your Linux exam
§ How to become the Linux certified
§ Useful tips to take the exam

3. #1 Lots of Jobs: with so many companies using Linux, there’s
open positions in many different fields.
#2 Challenging: Linux is continues and fast growth, there’s
always something new to learn.
#3 Stand out with globally-recognized credentials
#4 Stay motivated to learn new skills
#5 Differentiate yourself from other candidates and gain the
opportunity to interview
#6 Prove you have top job skills
#7 Prove to employers/clients you have the skills to do the job
#7 Get a job that offers great pay
Why you have to become
the Linux certified

4. Linux certification of choice
How to become the Linux certified

5. Why The Linux Foundation is the right choice:
#1 Linux Foundation the creator of collaborative Linux project
#2 Linux Foundation provide standard Linux training course
#3 The Linux Foundation exam is open:
§ Available anytime and anywhere
§ Performance-based
§ Distro-Flexible (SUSE/Ubuntu/CentOS)
§ Up to date
§ You can take LFCE without LFCS’s require
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6. The Linux Foundation certification offered:
# Linux Foundation : Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
# Linux Foundation : Certified Engineer (LFCE)
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7. Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator
(LFCS-D&C):
# Essential Commands (25% of Exam)
# Operation of Running Systems (20% of Exam)
# User and Group Management (15% of Exam)
# Networking (15% of Exam)
# Service Configuration (10% of Exam)
# Storage Management (10% of Exam)
# Virtualization (5% of Exam)
Note: score needed to pass: 74%
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8. Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE-D&C):
# LCFE is the combination with the Domains and Competencies
listed for the LFCS Exam plus
# Network administration
# Network file systems and file services
# Network security
# Remote access
# HTTP services
# Email services
Note: score needed to pass: 74%
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9. How to study/prep for your Linux exam:
#1 Find the ways how to get trained:
§ Reading books
§ Self pack online
§ Local instructor lead
§ Remote instructor lead
#2 Take advantage of all available resources
#3 Hands-on practice to advance at any topic
#4 Register for the exam (300$/each at two taken)
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10. Useful tips to take the exam:
#1 When scheduling the exam, double check times and system
requirements
#2 Arrive on time
#3 Think about the possible source of distraction (kids/human,
loud music)
#4 Use the bathroom right before you start your exam
#5 Turn off cell phones, instant messaging, notification, etc
#6 Practice-a-lots and be comfortable with command line/help
#7 Read exam through and determine the best commands for
what being ask about
#8 Do the most of the time
#9 Verify all question/answer at each section before click to
complete exam
Note: The score report will emailed to you within 75 hours
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