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I’m looking for some tips to get into a Linux admin focused career with a decent company.

Any other tips that can help me out? I’ve read the old threads but this might be useful for others in 2014 as I’m sure the landscape changed.
 
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Do Red Hat certs. You sound like you have some linux experience behind you.

The market recognises RH more than any other linux cert. Once you have the RH stuff taped look into security & networking (cisco) certs and a solid project management course. PPM.
 
Thanks. I'll go for RHCE. Prefer the LPI pricing though :D

I've already got CEH & CHFI so I might go for CISSP after the redhat stuff then take it from there.
 
4567319 said:
Thanks. I'll go for RHCE. Prefer the LPI pricing though :D

I've already got CEH & CHFI so I might go for CISSP after the redhat stuff then take it from there.
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I'm going to do my LPI 2 shortly.

RHCE is very well regarded, but I hate the idea of tying myself down to a Red Hat distro (yes I know it's Linux and things are mostly the same other than some log locations etc etc) but I hate restricting myself to one vendor.

I would guess that LPI 2 or 3 is probably more on par with a RHCE? Anyone care to comment?
 
I am looking for Linux admins (either junior or senior) working out of Bryanston. Although Linux background is always a plus, a person with the right mind-set and motivation is also welcome, and we will push you through LPIC-1/2/3 and subsequent further courses.

Environment is CentOS 6, XEN, Apache, Tomcat, a bit of MySQL, Oracle, Java.

If anyone is interested or you know of anyone, please drop me a mail at [email protected] (BTW we do offer paid Linux internships as well where the expectation is to finish LPIC1/2/3 during your 12 month internship).
 
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I am looking for Linux admins (either junior or senior) working out of Bryanston. Although Linux background is always a plus, a person with the right mind-set and motivation is also welcome, and we will push you through LPIC-1/2/3 and subsequent further courses.

Environment is CentOS 6, XEN, Apache, Tomcat, a bit of MySQL, Oracle, Java.

If anyone is interested or you know of anyone, please drop me a mail at [email protected] (BTW we do offer paid Linux internships as well where the expectation is to finish LPIC1/2/3 during your 12 month internship).
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No Cape Town branch by any chance?
 
Tinuva said:
Don't worry you are not the only person who refuses to move up from CT to JHB :P

I know I personally cut off 95% of opportunities in SA by not wanting to go to JHB. Originally from PTA myself.
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Well in this case because I have experience but no Linux credentials yet so I doubt the move would be "better" than in Cape Town.

But my wife would also need to find work and we've turned down opportunities that she received in Jo'burg as well before so I guess yes ultimately I would just like to stay here.

I am keen for a change, but not THAT keen. :)

Doesn't hurt to ask though.
 
@Magicdude4eva out of interest what is the failure rate like on the LPI101 when people take it first time.

With the guys that went in my office every single one failed the first time, which leads me to believe it's quite the unexpected shocker?

Second time they were fine though. Or was Torque IT's training just inadequate?
 
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@Magicdude4eva out of interest what is the failure rate like on the LPI101 when people take it first time.

With the guys that went in my office every single one failed the first time, which leads me to believe it's quite the unexpected shocker?

Second time they were fine though. Or was Torque IT's training just inadequate?
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All of my guys passed first time around and the majority in the high 90%. I am not sure what other companies do, but for our interns for example, they can spend as much time on self-study during working hours as they need. I did hear though that at other companies the failure rate is high, but then I was also told that most of those places sweat their staff with long working hours, after hour support, nightly change windows etc and it would be expected that people fail, when working under such circumstances.

I had more Java guys fail the Java Programmer (and many of them very seasoned/experienced people) - I guess it is mostly due to the dry theory or topics which are not used often.

We also use Torque in the past and training was sufficient (perhaps your guys don't pay attention :p)
 
So you do a lot of "in service" training with them before the exam? Or do they just do the course and then write?

The vibe I got was that both the course and book material didn't adequately provide information to complete the exam. Only second time round after using alternative online materials did they pass easily.

But yes we are a high pressure environment and I think the first time okes did maybe rush into writing it.

How long do your guys take to study for it?
 
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So you do a lot of "in service" training with them before the exam? Or do they just do the course and then write?

The vibe I got was that both the course and book material didn't adequately provide information to complete the exam. Only second time round after using alternative online materials did they pass easily.

But yes we are a high pressure environment and I think the first time okes did maybe rush into writing it.

How long do your guys take to study for it?
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Yes, but the on-the-job / studying-at-work duration varies. We had some guys without any prior Linux experience who cruised through LPI1-2 without a problem and without much prep-time (i.e. they did not do any prep prior to the course, did the course and then wrote the exam). I do think that staff with more workload tend to underestimate the theory part - I see this more in the Java certifications though.
 
Was hoping for free as I already have a book.

But thanks I'll have a look.
 
I'm looking to do my LPIC2 shortly. Any books your guys preferred?

I'll then add on a networking / vm cert I think...
 
4567319 said:
so I have to shut down and work on an exit plan before working 24/7 shuts me down.
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I am interested in assisting your clients if you still looking for someone to take care of them. I also sent a PM.
 
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