LPI ... Points on Facts and Focus Linux Open Administration Days Antwerp, 16 April 2011 Fabrice Mous [email protected] +31 648585162
LPI Points on Facts and Focus
May 12, 2015
In this presentation the role of Linux Professional Institute (LPI) and its different certification levels will be explained. Also some achievements and focus-points will be detailed. The presentation ends with a discussion on possible ideas and approaches for LPI in Belgium (and The Netherlands).
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LPI ... Points on Facts and FocusLinux Open Administration Days
Antwerp, 16 April 2011
Fabrice [email protected]+31 648585162
36 yrs
IT Consultant(open source/standards)
chairman LPI NL
TopicsBackground HistoryOrganisational StructureCertification ProgrammeNew DevelopmentsHelping OutQuestions and Discussion
Background History
it's all about attribution!
… and timing!
Dan York
Linux Gazette October 1998article about Linux certification
Certification …
The very word spawns Usenet flame wars and conjures up images of inexperienced novices with a piece of paper winning employment over more experienced candidates who lack the appropriate acronyms
It reeks of centralized control and of forcing people to take exams to demonstrate their knowledge
Yet if Linux is to be widely accepted into the computing mainstream, I believe a certification program is essential
Evan Leibovitch Canadian Linux User's Exchange (CLUE))
April 1998Launch mailinglist focused Linux certificationMany participants worldwideDistros joined:Caldera Debian and SuSE
John “Maddog” Hall Linux International
November 1998Introduction Dan ↔ EvanTwo groups uniteNew organizational structureStart program development
Accelerate corporate adoption of LinuxCreate industry recognitionCounter the "no-support" argumentProvide organizational path for studentsProvide organizational mechanism for training centers
Reasons
Enhance marketingTurn students into advocatesProvide means of employment for Linux skilled peopleAssist in the hiring processRecruit new Linux users
Reasons
consensuslow cost exam deliveryglobal certification deliverydistribution-neutralvendor-neutral
October 25 1999
Organisational Structure
October 25, 1999Non-profit organizationNew Brunswick, CanadaBoard of Directors + Advisory CouncilFunded via sponsors, partner programs and exam fees
LPI Inc
To provide a global framework, industry leadership and services to enhance, develop and further lifelong professional careers in Linux and Open Source technologies.
Mission
To become recognized as the #1 organization that provides global leadership, direction and skill standards for those who pursue a career in Linux and Open Source technology.
Vision
Asia Pacific | Europe | Middle East & Africa | Japan | Latin America
Area Operations
Affiliate GroupsLPI-Central Europe (Master Affiliate)
LPI Nederland (Sub Affiliate)
LPI NL
Non-profit organizationFoundation (Stichting LPI Nederland)
Vaals, NederlandStarted November, 2009
Four board membersMixed representation of stakeholders
Exam distribution and organisationPartner programs
Public relationsEvent participation
Activities
Area Operations
Certification Programme
LPIC-1Junior Level Linux Professional
LPIC-2Advanced Level Linux Professional
LPIC-3Senior Level Linux Professional
3 certification levels
✔ No pre-requisites✔ Exams 101 + 102
✔ Linux command line✔ Easy maintenance tasks✔ Help out users, add users to a larger system, backup & restore, shutdown & reboot
LPIC-1
✔ Pre-Requisite LPIC-1✔ Exams 201 + 202
✔ Administer a medium-sized site✔ Managing a small mixed network✔ Supervising assistants✔ Advising automation/purchases
LPIC-2
✔ Pre-Requisite LPIC-1 + LPIC-2 ✔ Exam 301
✔ Experience → enterprise, scripting, integration✔ Advanced Linux administration✔ Capacity planning + resource problems troubleshooting✔ Plan, design, build and implement + capacity planning and security of services
LPIC-3 Core
✔ Specialty certification✔ Pre-Requisite LPIC-1 + LPIC-2 + LPIC-3 Core ✔ LPI 302 - 306 exams
✔ on top of LPIC-3 Core → Mixed Environment → Security → High Availability → Virtualization → Web and Intranet → Mail and Messaging
LPIC-3 Speciality
+
Recertificationexams + certifications have a
5 year active status
recertification recommended after 2 yearsrecertification required after 5 years
only exams for highest earned certification
Recertificationsuccesful recertification
active status for five yearsdate applicable of the higher level certification
applicable for lower level certifications
no (succesful) recertificationrequired to earn current and all lower level
certifications
completely vendor independentdistribution independent
an independent, non-profit corporation
Comparison
RHCSARedHat Certified System
Administrator
RHCSARedHat Certified System
Administrator
RHCERedhat Certified Engineer
RHCERedhat Certified Engineer
RHCARedHat Certified Architect
RHCARedHat Certified Architect
Novell CLPCertified Linux Professional
Novell CLPCertified Linux Professional
Novell CLECertified Linux Engineer
Novell CLECertified Linux Engineer
LPIC-1LPIC-1
LPIC-2LPIC-2
Junior
Expert
LPIC-3CORE
LPIC-3CORE
UniventionUniVention Certified Prof
UniventionUniVention Certified Prof
RedHatNovell SuseLinux Professional Institute
LPIC-3Speciality
LPIC-3Speciality
ZarafaCertified Zarafa Engineer
ZarafaCertified Zarafa Engineer
LPI 101LPI 101
LPI 102LPI 102
CompTIALinux + LPI
Novell CLACertified Linux Administrator
LPI302Mixed
environment
LPI302Mixed
environment
LPI303
Security
LPI303
Security
LPI304
High Availability&
Virtualisation
LPI304
High Availability&
Virtualisation
LPI305Mail
&Messaging
LPI305Mail
&Messaging
LPI306Web
&Intranet
LPI306Web
&Intranet
LPI 301LPI 301
LPI 201LPI 201
LPI 202LPI 202
RHCVARedHat Certified
VirtualisationAdministrator
RHCVARedHat Certified
VirtualisationAdministrator
RHCSSRedHat Certified Security
Specialist
RHCSSRedHat Certified Security
Specialist
RHCDSRedHat Certified
DatacenterSpecialist
RHCDSRedHat Certified
DatacenterSpecialist
New Developments
new exams
LPI Linux EssentialsLinux Virtualization and Cluster Technician (LPI VCT)
2
LPI Linux Essentialsperceived difficulty for people new to FOSSoutside the certification stacklower priced
Growth open source technologiesLower the entrance barrierCreate intrest in LPI certifications
LPI VCT“Linux Virtualization and Cluster Technician”
trends and demand in the industryto be taken with LPIC-1expansion of the LPI certification roadmap
lower level specialization exams spurs intrest in LPI brand and certification
Helping Out
Participate in exam developmentx
Volunteer at boothsx
Write, speak or otherwisehelp in publicityx
Join and participate mailing listsx
Perform organizational groundwork
Questions and Discussion
Questions?
Discussion
Are you missing some certification levels for certain skills?
Should LPI NL offer exams in Dutch language?
How can we expand LPI NL activities in Belgium?
What about "Friends of LPI"a friendship programme at low-cost or no-cost?
Any ideas for more recognition of the LPI programme and its
certification?
Contactwww.lpi-nederland.nl
twitter.com/lpinl
www.youtube.com/user/lpinl
LPI Nederland @ LinkedIn
LPI ... Points on Facts and FocusLinux Open Administration Days
Antwerp, 16 April 2011
Fabrice [email protected]+31 648585162
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