Linux VS Microsoft Certification (2013)

spikry said:
So true hence why I will use my June university holidays to really study for my MCITP:EA exams would like to write an exam a week or finish MCITP:EA before July 2013.

Kingrob as far as i know 2008 R2 exams are

70-659: TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization
70-669: TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization
70-693: Pro: Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator
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Those are not the right exams to earn your MCITP qualification with.

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/windows-server-certification.aspx#fbid=rzbLDegqY3Z
 
There are complicated workarounds such as setting up a Funambol server on your PC and then use it with Caldav or something like that to sync with Evolution. It can then sync with the phone via USB or Bluetooth.


I am over 50 and medically retired, struggling with short term memory loss after a stroke and also diabetes. After having battled for too many hours with RPN, CP/M, MS-DOS and all flavours of Windows, I just want to have a life and to see things work out of the box when I buy it.


Win8 - I am returning back into business and need to choose between Windows, Mac or Linux. Having used AriOS, Mint, openSuSe, Ubuntu and Sabayon, I do like much of Linux but I don't look forward to having to hack into the kernel to get wifi or graphics working, especially 3D as is required by Cinnamon.


Then I want a server set up at my home office and also there I need to make the right choice.


Linux training: to what level do I need to become certified for doing these basic installations and maintaining them? Also include VPN and mail server.
 
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reneg8or said:
Win8 - I am returning back into business and need to choose between Windows, Mac or Linux. Having used AriOS, Mint, openSuSe, Ubuntu and Sabayon, I do like much of Linux but I don't look forward to having to hack into the kernel to get wifi or graphics working, especially 3D as is required by Cinnamon.


Then I want a server set up at my home office and also there I need to make the right choice.


Linux training: to what level do I need to become certified for doing these basic installations and maintaining them? Also include VPN and mail server.
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You can avoid hacking into the kernel by purchasing hardware that are sure to work with your distro of choice. For example, the Mintbox could be an option for end user computers.

However, if you want the easiest option, i suppose you could always run windows on the end user side, and then run a Linux server.

Tehcnically, there are thousands of Linux forums and wiki pages, which can assist you in setting up a unix based server.
 
It has been a long time since I needed to fiddle with kernel modules on linux for any wireless adapters or display devices.
Im pretty sure most of them will do what you want out of the box. Having said that Im not the biggest fan of desktop linux, its great for servers but still lacking in desktop functionality.

I personally dont see the hassle with windows 8. Im quite happy using it, heck even my mom uses it on her laptop. IF you dont like the way it operates then just install classic shell to get your start button back and you are done.
 
reneg8or said:
What is the scope of Linux ? How proficient is the successful graduate?
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Its like any qualification, some people are able to learn parrot fashion and pass an exam to get a qualification, they dont necessarily understand it but they can pass.
Then you get others that have an interest in it and will pass based on an understanding of the course material.
I know MCSE's that I wont let near my windows servers due to their lack of skills, its similar with linux although the linux people are normally more skilled in direct comparisons.
 
I need to do a course where I first get the knowledge, then understand it so that I can apply it in practical terms. Linux Plus hopefully will afford me more than the basics, such as showing me the WHY and not just the HOW. :D


Set up VPN, encryption including PgP, etc. Understand command line functions, how to retrieve install without a GUI, in a terminal. I am following guidance blindly at the moment as, unlike in Windows, I do not understand what I am doing, just how to be doing it.

Linux Plus - is it worthwhile?
 
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http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/linux.aspx

There should be a curriculum somewhere on the above site.

If you are working on Linux internally in your own small business, it may not be worth going the whole hog and getting certified. Just crack on and get learning what you need for your business. If you plan to look for Linux related work or your business activity involves Linux or open source software as a product then that would be another matter.

I think you should also consider the A+ exam if you don't already have it (or equivilent experience.) A+ covers quite a lot of basics for PC's and Networking that would be useful in a small business. Even if you already know quite a lot about computers and networks informally, there will probably be some new stuff to learn in order to pass.
 
Thanks - I'll have a look. Two decades ago, I sold educational software including a Comptia-certified A . I never registered to write but did the course and took many trial exams, all which were ''passed'' with marks well above 95%. That knowledge is antiquated and ireelevant now. I retired early due to health but have been trying to maintain at least a useful level of skill.


You are right, though, I should not be reinventing the wheel.
 
reneg8or said:
I need to do a course where I first get the knowledge, then understand it so that I can apply it in practical terms. Linux Plus hopefully will afford me more than the basics, such as showing me the WHY and not just the HOW. :D


Set up VPN, encryption including PgP, etc. Understand command line functions, how to retrieve install without a GUI, in a terminal. I am following guidance blindly at the moment as, unlike in Windows, I do not understand what I am doing, just how to be doing it.

Linux Plus - is it worthwhile?
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No! Linux plus is like a+ and n+, they dont really teach you anything. You wont learn how to setup servers or anything like that form it. It will teach you the basics of file permissions, users etc.
Maybe look at self study on RHCP or similar, those will help a whole lot more.
 
reneg8or said:
Thanks - I'll have a look. Two decades ago, I sold educational software including a Comptia-certified A . I never registered to write but did the course and took many trial exams, all which were ''passed'' with marks well above 95%. That knowledge is antiquated and ireelevant now. I retired early due to health but have been trying to maintain at least a useful level of skill.


You are right, though, I should not be reinventing the wheel.
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Ahh but its so much fun to do!
Setting up a mailserver, vpn server etc is not that hard to do and I still think its the best way to learn.
www.howtoforge.org follow some guides on there and it will all start to make more sense.
 
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