Test

Certification Preparation

Guide

February 25, 2016

A Linux Foundation Training Publication

training.linuxfoundation.org

Linux Foundation Certification Preparation Guide

Contents

About Linux Foundation Certifications

3

About This Guide 3

Section 1 - Preparing for the exam

5

I - DOMAINS AND COMPETENCIES 5

LINUX FOUNDATION CERTIFIED SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

6

LINUX FOUNDATION CERTIFIED ENGINEER 8

II - FREE TRAINING RESOURCES

9

LFS101x Intro to Linux Course 9

Linux.com New User Guides 9

The Linux Foundation YouTube Channel 9

Learn Linux Guides 9

Ops School 9

Distribution-specific Manuals & Guides 10

100 Linux Tutorial Videos 10

Free prep resources for Red Hat, SUSE, etc

10

III - PAID TRAINING RESOURCES

11

LFS201 - Essentials of System Administration 11

LFS301 - Linux System Administration 11

LFS311 - Advanced Linux System Administration and Networking

11

Section 2 - Taking the exam

12

I - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 13

II - YOUR PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 14

III - UNDERSTANDING THE EXAM INTERFACE 14

Question and Section Navigation 14

Terminal Commands 15

About the Linux Installation for Exams 15

IV - CHECKLIST FOR EXAM DAY 16

Conclusion 16

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Linux Foundation Certification Preparation Guide

Welcome to the Linux Foundation Certification Preparation Guide! This guide is neither exhaustive, nor is it to be

considered a guarantee that if you use all the resources within, you will pass your Linux Foundation Certification

Exam.

Rather, this guide is intended to give you an idea of what the exam will cover, and point out some resources that can

help you strengthen your knowledge and experience in those areas. We hope you find this guide to be helpful in your

pursuit of a Linux Foundation Certification.

About Linux Foundation Certifications

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