LPI Linux Essentials Certification
Posted by tylerruf@reddit | linuxadmin | View on Reddit | 11 comments
I have very little Linux experience and am looking to advance my career as well as get better with Linux. For anyone who has the LPI Linux Essentials certification, what’s the best study material for the exam?
Ok-TECHNOLOGY0007@reddit
Honestly the exam is pretty beginner friendly, it doesn’t go too deep but you’ll want to be comfortable with the basics like command line, file system structure, users/groups, permissions, and a bit of scripting.
For study materials, a lot of people start with the official LPI objectives (they’re free on their site) and then practice each topic. That’s what helped me the most.
If you like structured prep, practice tests can be really useful too – they point out weak areas you didn’t realize. I used some online ones and they felt very close to the real deal. Pair that with some YouTube walkthroughs and you’ll be fine.
RandomXUsr@reddit
The LPIC is on the low end of useful certs.
If you're going into helpdesk or contracting; then the Linux+ is the way to go.
If you're goal is to make big bucks and be sought after, then the RHCSA along with a cloud cert, and automation knowledge is the way.
Ok_Possibility9191@reddit
For a total newbie trying to get into IT, would you recommend going straight into the RHCSA material and exam? After getting familiar with the essentials material, of course.
RafaNoIkioi@reddit
Hey, I know this is an old post, but just curious if you could answer a question for me.
I just got a job that will be using a lot of Linux to manager a server. I am not sure what version of linux it will be, but judging from my previous job that had linux servers, I would assume it is red hat.
I know almost no linux, and my degree will have me take the lpi linux essential exam next semester. I feel I will probably need something much more substantial for this job, but they said they will also be training me pretty much for the next year. Would you recommend someting like linux+ or the RHCSA? I would essentially be a network technicain working on a CDN, doing rewrites and stuff so nothing too crazy.
Long_Ad7430@reddit
I got a Linux+ cert, then was immediately offered 6 figure job. Not useless. Pretty cheap linux cert to put on your resume.
RandomXUsr@reddit
Sure.
Linux+ is helpful for Comptia to make money, but not for you looking for a Job. Comptia Certs are mostly helpful for service desk positions and those dipping into CyberSecurity.
The RHCSA is king in the Industry. Period.
Content Delivery Network?
What do you mean by rewrites?
RafaNoIkioi@reddit
Thanks for your response!
Yeah, content delivery network. I need to look at url rewrite options and http request errors a lot.
FranciscoCortesCP@reddit
I just passed this exam!
my learning materials:
- cisco's netacad NDG Linux Essentials (free) https://www.netdevgroup.com/online/courses/open-source/linux-essentials
- lpi linux essentials material (free) https://learning.lpi.org/en/learning-materials/010-160/
- jason's dion LPI Linux Essentials 010-160 (6 Practice Exams) (very close to the actual exam questions despite what you might read else where) (not free)
jason's practice tests gave the last boost of confidence (getting 80-90's) but if you go through the first 2 consciously and do not wait to take the exam after finishing those.. you should be more than ok to take this exam.
psiglin1556@reddit
Just watched Dion videos this morning at 2x and passed LPI-essentials. I knew most of the content but the videos did fill gaps.
Amidatelion@reddit
The Linux Essentials is VERY basic. For actually advancing your knowledge it's not particularly useful, but you do mention wanting it for a class/before more advanced learning then it's probably... fine.
Any study guide for a better cert will carry you. I'd recommend literally just starting on a better option - yes, it will feel like a deeper end, but guess what? Welcome to Linux. You're almost never gonna be out of that deeper end.
Long_Ad7430@reddit
I've been administering Linux for awhile now. 95% of the material was review for me. I did catch a couple things I didn't know though...go figure.