On Mon, 26 Jul 1999, Jared Buckley spewed into the bitstream:
> Ok, since it seems like conversation on this topic has died down, let's
> summarize and see if we can begin to move towards a consensus:
>
> 1) Do we need recertification?
> Pros: It seems like the general sentiment was that recert was
> necessary to keep the value of the certificate from going
> stale and to protect LPI's reputation.
I don't think much of this argument.
> Cons: The potential exists for LPI to become a "paper mill"
> generating endless recertification requirements as a source
> of continuing revenue. (cash cow)
and this one is so bogus... it may be a legitimate thought but LPI isn't a "cash
accruing entity" beyond operational and developmental funding.
> 2) If we do recertification, when do we require it?
> a) On an Fixed Time Schedule - i.e. require recert every two or
> three years. Variations on this theme include:
Why do this? When the determining factor is in the next statement.
> o Recert on "major" (<-- undefined) revisions or at a
> fixed time interval, whichever comes first.
Revisional recert is the way to go. Example: from RH5.0 thru 5.2 I wouldn't have
required a recert but for 6.0 I would and this applies to the issues outlined in
the next two points as well.
> o Recert required at a fixed time after a newer test
> has been released. i.e. if the Red Hat specific test
> is updated for a new distribution release, current cert
> holders would need to recertify within X number of
> years.
> b) After a major kernel revision release, i.e. 2.x.x to 3.x.x.
> c) Let the Employers/Employees (cert holders) Decide - In other
> words, date each cert test passed and let potential employers
> or the cert holder themselves decide if enough time has passed
> that recertification is required.
All of these are really related to the same issue. Vendor releases containing
major changes will require a re-cert. They can take it when ever they want, in
my view (but I'd expect their employer is gonna dictate!).
> 3) Do we make recertifying LPIC holders take the newest version of
> the same test, or do we have special test just for recert'ing at
> a particular level?
No special recert test... they should take the whole thing again!
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