Hi :)

I need the LPIC-1 certificate for a new job and I’m looking for resources to study for it.

I’m not a sysadmin nor did I ever study anything in that field, but I work with Linux daily and have all my projects at home running on Linux. In total, I’ve been using unix-based systems for more than 20 years.

Still, I’d like to make sure I’m getting through the tests the first time. Can you recommend any video courses? (I think video is easiest for me) Other tips for different resources are appreciated as well :)

Thanks!

  • Hegz@lemmy.ca
    20·
    4 months ago

    Having taken that test before, I would definitely get a study guide and work your way through it. Some of the questions get kind of esoteric and very specific, so even if your a Linux master, this is a thing where you should be studying for the test, rather then real life.

  • DasFaultier@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    4·
    4 months ago

    I used “LPIC-1 Sicher zur erfolgreichen Linux-Zertifizierung” by Harald Maaßen, published by Rheinwerk Computing (in German), ISBN 978-3-8362-6375-7,v and I liked it quite a lot.

    There’s quite a few of these books, also in English, and they’re all kinda useful.

    I work at a large scientific library, so I used it quite a lot to get me a selection of LPIC books. Also, I usually not just read the book, but I had my computer with me, so I could a) try things out that were discussed in the book and b) read up the whole (!) man page of any command used in the book. I found that that helped me quite a lot, because it gives you an opportunity to tinker and practice.

    All the best for your own certification!

    • velocidinodinodino@feddit.orgOP
      2·
      4 months ago

      Danke! Über das Buch bin ich gestolpert und war mir ob des Erscheinungsdatums etwas unsicher; es gibt ja doch Befehle die sich ändern (ist teilweise auch in den Bewertungen zu lesen). Aber dann schaue ich doch mal ob ich es gebraucht als Nachschlagewerk finde.

      Danke dir!

      • DasFaultier@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        2·
        4 months ago

        Mein Eindruck war, dass die LPIC generell ein Stück hinterher hinkt, was so modernes Linux angeht, aber den Rest hat man sich auch schnell mal online angelesen. So Systemd, ip, ss, …

    • velocidinodinodino@feddit.orgOP
      4·
      4 months ago

      Thanks!

      I found those resources as well, but the (English language) video courses for LPIC-1 are rare and/or quite old (which reflects in the ratings); I think just learn better with videos, which is why I was asking for video courses.

      Thanks again :)

      • techt@lemmy.world
        2·
        4 months ago

        Oh that’s good to know, thanks to you as well. I hope something good comes up!