RE: RHCE qualifying as distro-specific T2 exam at level 1?

[Jeremiah_Patoka]

Perhaps I should clarify my original comment.

I agree that nobody in their right mind would take the RHCE exam to only
satisfy an LPI requirement.  My position is that attracting pre-certified
RHCEs with a T2d exemption is a good marketing decision and would compliment
the LPI track's goals of quality and affordability.  The RHCE curriculum
looks solid, in my opinion, and if an RHCE candidate has already spent a
considerable amount of money on RH, then a LPI T2d exemption makes LPIC
cheaper and more attractive.  This is why MS gave CNEs the Networking
Essentials exemption, although one might argue the "quality" goal.  :)

On the flip-side, NOT giving an exemption would perhaps add more value to
the RHCE/LPI certified person if they choose a distribution specific exam
other than Red Hat.  However, the same holds true for providing the
exemption and taking another LPI distribution exam anyway.  Demonstrating
proficiency in more than one distribution would only enhance your personal
marketability.  But, given the general laziness of people, most RHCEs would
probably take the Red Hat T2d test because it would require less studying.

~JEREMIAH PATOKA



-----Original Message-----
From: Evan Leibovitch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 1999 1:42 PM
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Subject: RE: RHCE qualifying as distro-specific T2 exam at level 1?


I don't think the issue here is that someone would take the RH exam
instead of LPI exam T2d if going purely for LPI certification -- it's the
other way around. That is, if someone already is an RHCE and wants LPI
certification too, must they still take T2d? Can/should LPI accept passing
of RHCE as a substitute for T2d?

This issue is worthwhile to discuss. What do folks think about it?

-- 
Evan Leibovitch, Executive Director                      [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Linux Professional Institute Inc.                         www.lpi.org
Developing quality professional certification for the Linux community


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