But why they do not work together to provide something better for the community?
2014-08-21 8:30 GMT+00:00 Alexandru Juncu <[email protected]>: > On 21 August 2014 11:23, ousmane sanogo <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks > > But what is best Linux Foundation vs. LPI? > > i am LPIC-1 and i am studying to pass lpic-2 > > > > I think it's really way too soon to tell. The LF certifications have > just been introduced. They need time to mature and be known on the > market. > > You should continue pursuing LPIC-2 (it's also my current plan). > > > > > > 2014-08-21 8:16 GMT+00:00 Alexandru Juncu <[email protected]>: > >> > >> On 21 August 2014 11:02, Alessandro Selli <[email protected]> > >> wrote: > >> > Il 21/08/2014 08:38, Alexandru Juncu ha scritto:> Only now I have seen > >> > the video on: > >> >> http://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification. And yes, you can > >> >> take it from your bedroom :) That's cool. > >> > > >> > A proctor mu oversee the exam. But the proctoring can be done > >> > remotely. I quote: > >> > > >> > «For exam security, Candidates are monitored by a proctor during the > >> > exam session via streaming audio, video, and screensharing feeds. The > >> > screensharing feed allows proctors to view candidates' desktops > >> > (including all monitors). The audio, video and screensharing feeds > >> > will be stored for a limited period of time in the event that there is > >> > a subsequent need for review.» > >> > > >> > [...] > >> > > >> > «System Requirements: > >> > > >> > Candidates are required to provide their own front-end hardware > >> > (laptop or workstation) with Chrome or Chromium browser, reliable > >> > internet access, and a webcam and microphone in order to take exams. > >> > Candidates do not need to provide their own Linux installation or VM; > >> > they will be presented with a VM in their browser window using a > >> > terminal emulator.» > >> > > >> > (http://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/lfce) > >> > > >> > It's a very different setup compared to LPI, indeed. > >> > >> Seeing how this is done without a testing center, I would have > >> expected to be cheaper. > >> The 50$ current promotion/exam sounds good, but 300$ in the future > >> seems kind of expensive > >> (I wonder how long the promotion will last). > >> > >> Also, a thing you mentioned, Alessandro. The recertification seems a > >> little strange. It talks about a higher certification (that don't > >> exist yet). Or taking some courses (and those courses I think are the > >> ones organized by LF...at 2500+$, which is a lot). How about > >> recertification by taking the same exam, that should be possible, > >> right? These things should be clear from the get go because the 2 > >> year expiration is kind of small. > >> > >> > > >> >> On 21 August 2014 09:32, Alexandru Juncu <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >>> Also my first thought when read the news :) > >> >>> > >> >>> It's interesting that they are doing this. Seeing how lately they > got > >> >>> in the training business, it was a natural step. At first, I thought > >> >>> they partnered up with LPI on this, but quickly found out that they > >> >>> had no connection. Though it kind of makes sense because their > >> >>> trainings had no connection to LPI style. > >> >>> > >> >>> Other than that, it looks interesting because of the test format. I > >> >>> hope I understood this right: it's not a quiz but a practical exam > >> >>> with actual tasks rather than multiple choice questions. And it's a > >> >>> remote exam so you don't have to go to a testing center (not 100% > >> >>> clear in the description, but it seems so). > >> >>> > >> >>> It's not really for beginners. The lists of competences are LPIC-2 > >> >>> level (actually, the two certifications looks similar to 201 and > 202). > >> >>> > >> >>> If anyone is trying to take the exam, let us know how it goes. > >> >>> > >> >>> On 21 August 2014 02:04, Alessandro Selli < > [email protected]> > >> >>> wrote: > >> >>>> Looks like the Linux Foundation now ranks as a competitor of LPI: > >> >>>> > >> >>>> http://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification > >> >>>> > >> >>>> About Linux Foundation Linux Certification > >> >>>> > >> >>>> Linux Foundation certifications give you the a way to differentiate > >> >>>> yourself in a job market that's hungry for your skills. We've > taken a > >> >>>> new, innovative approach to Linux certification that allows you to > >> >>>> showcase your skills in a way that other sysadmins will respect and > >> >>>> employers will trust. Learn More. > >> >>>> > >> >>>> They now run two certification programs: the Linux Foundation > >> >>>> Certified System Administrator (LFCS) and the Linux Foundation > >> >>>> Certified Engineer (LFCE) ones. > >> >>>> > >> >>>> Details on: > http://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/lfcs > >> >>>> and http://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/lfce > >> >>>> > >> >>>> Let me point this out to you. There is stated the following: > >> >>>> > >> >>>> «Certificants who complete the necessary Continuing Education > >> >>>> requirements on time will have their applicable Certification > >> >>>> extended > >> >>>> for an additional 24 months on the expiration date of their > >> >>>> Certification.» > >> >>>> > >> >>>> [...] > >> >>>> > >> >>>> «Approved Continuing Education activities include: > >> >>>> > >> >>>> Advanced training courses from The Linux Foundation’s > Developer > >> >>>> and/or Enterprise curriculum (designated with a Linux Foundation > >> >>>> course code of 300 or higher, e.g. LFD320 or LFS426). > >> >>>> Approved training from another provider, e.g. from a Linux > >> >>>> Foundation Authorized Training Partner or from an established Linux > >> >>>> training provider such as Red Hat, Oracle, IBM, HP, SUSE and other > >> >>>> similar programs.» > >> >>>> > >> >>>> There is no explicit mention of LPI. > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> Greetings, > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> Alessandro > >> _______________________________________________ > >> lpi-discuss mailing list > >> [email protected] > >> http://list.lpi.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lpi-discuss > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > lpi-discuss mailing list > > [email protected] > > http://list.lpi.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lpi-discuss > _______________________________________________ > lpi-discuss mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.lpi.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lpi-discuss > -- SANOGO Ousmane Ingénieur Système, Expert Certifié Linux cel : +22508143986 / +22502595080 mail : [email protected] Site: http://www.sanogo.net
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