Linux Professional Institute Releases Updated LPI 201 and 202 Exams

The Linux Professional Institute (lpi.org) - the world's leading Linux certification organization - released version 4.5 of their LPIC-2 Linux Engineer certification earlier this month. The new developments reflect recent changes in Linux technology environments. New objectives were shaped with input from the open source community. The new version is currently available in English, German, and Japanese. French, Spanish, and Portuguese will be available in the near future.

Read More: 101-500: Linux Administrator - 101 (LPIC-1 101)

As a community based certification agency, we continuously accept feedback on our exams. This feedback is included in our updates which take approximately a year to complete. "Before releasing the new exams, we allowed volunteers from our community to take the beta exams. We got a lot of good and constructive feedback that we worked into the final exams. We'd like to thank everyone who helped with the beta exams, and send congratulations to those candidates who were the first to pass the new LPIC-2 objectives” says Fabian Thorns, (Director of Certification Development, LPI).

He continues, “The exam has been updated according to recent changes in the Linux ecosystem and IT in general. Since TLS has become widely adopted on the Internet, we now require our candidates to know how to encrypt all the network services covered in the exam. We also would like to see our candidates setting up IPv6 for all their systems. Other important areas of the update include the introduction of SSSD and Sieve filters, as well as standard updates to such software as Apache HTTPD 2.4 and Samba 4.”

Read More: 102-500: Linux Administrator - 102 (LPIC-1 102)

G. Matthew Rice (Executive Director, LPI) goes on to explain, “Interest in open source technology continues to grow with both corporations and individuals alike. This results in constant improvements and additions to the body of open and freely available software. The updates to our LPIC-2 certification reflect these changes with the inclusion of new and updated topics which help to improve security, performance, integrations, and much more. For anyone interested in staying informed of the latest technologies available to an open source professional, the LPIC-2 certification will prove a valuable, complete, and clear resource”.

There are many learning materials that you can use to study for the new exam. A great place to start is the Free Training Materials page from our LPI wiki. There are also several LPI books that have already been updated to cover the new version. NOTE: check the version number and age of any book to ensure it covers the newest version of the exam.

You can review the new objectives on the website at http://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/exam-201-objectives. Plus, you can find a detailed list of changes made to the exam, here.

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Linux Professional Institute Releases BSD Specialist Certification

Linux Professional Institute introduces a certification covering professional working skills in administering BSD installations

Linux Professional Institute extends its Open Technology certification track with the BSD Specialist Certification. Starting October 30, 2019, BSD Specialist exams will be globally available. The certification was developed in collaboration with the BSD Certification Group which merged with Linux Professional Institute in 2018.

Read More: 010-160: LPI Linux Essentials (Linux Essentials 010)

G. Matthew Rice, the Executive Director of Linux Professional Institute says that "the release of the BSD Specialist certification marks a major milestone for Linux Professional Institute.  With this new credential, we are reaffirming our belief in the value of, and support for, all open source technologies. As much as possible, future credentials and educational programs will include coverage of BSD.”

“The BSD Specialist certificate requires passing a single exam. This exam tests skills in administering FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD systems. Covering the three major BSD systems ensures that the certification holder is comfortable working in BSD-based environments of any kind” says Fabian Thorns, Director of Product Development.

Dru Lavigne, Chair of the BSD Certification Group adds, “We are excited that the partnership with the Linux Professional Institute highlights the demand for BSD administration skills to a larger audience. The BSD Specialist exam follows the same rigorous standards as the former BSD Associate exam, ensuring that the certification demonstrates competency in the core skills employers demand in a BSD environment.”

There is no prerequisite certification for taking the BSD Specialist Engineer exam, however, the candidate should have more than a year of experience in administering BSD systems of various kinds.

The typical BSD Specialist certification holder is a System Administrator of BSD operating systems and  has an understanding of the architecture of the BSD operating systems. This includes the ability to manage various aspects of a BSD installation, including the management of user accounts and groups, processes, file systems, installed software, and client networking configuration. The candidate is experienced in using standard BSD and Unix tools on the command line. In keeping with LPI policy related to software neutrality, skills tested will be applicable across multiple variants of BSD.

Linux Professional Institute is aware that economic circumstances vary greatly around the world and adjusts the prices of exams to candidates' country of residence. We use the United Nations Human Development Index to determine appropriate pricing levels by country. The same will imply to the BSD Specialist exam price. Exam will be available on Pearson Vue on the day of October 30, and vouchers will be available on lpimarketplace.com starting November 1, 2019.

About the Linux Professional Institute (LPI)

LPI is the global organization for certification standards and career support for open source professionals. With more than 175,000 certification holders, it is the world's first and largest Linux and open source certification authority. LPI has certified professionals in more than 180 countries, delivering exams in multiple languages, ​​and has hundreds of training partners.

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Linux Professional Institute Launches DevOps Tools Certification

Following intensive development work with the DevOps and open source communities, the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is officially releasing the new Linux Professional Institute DevOps Tools Engineer certificate on Monday, October 16, 2017. This release follows the successful worldwide beta testing over the previous months. With this certification, LPI is helping to deal with the growing importance of DevOps competencies in the ICT industry and the need to verify individual skills of its practitioners for potential employers.

Read More: LPIC-OT Exam 701: DevOps Tools Engineer

The Linux Professional Institute DevOps Tools Engineer is a globally available and accessible credential which will assist in closing the gap in the supply landscape and adds a significant component to LPI’s open source skills certification portfolio. "Considering that most popular DevOps tools are open source, it's a logical step that the certification we have developed demonstrates the ability to use these technologies efficiently and well," explains G Matthew Rice, Executive Director of LPI.

DevOps competencies are increasingly in demand and the reasons are obvious. "Using these tools creates a tremendous benefit for both software developers and administrators," says Fabian Thorns, Director of Certification Development of LPI. On the one hand, DevOps eases the job of administrators by enabling them to handle recurring tasks automatically.  On the other hand, DevOps give developers the opportunity to take over tasks for which they would have previously needed an administrator. This dynamic creates new freedoms and efficiencies that benefit everyone, including employers.

The Linux Professional Institute DevOps Tools Engineer certification is ideal for anyone who is technically involved in the development or delivery of software.  There is no prerequisite credential for taking the Linux Professional Institute DevOps Tools Engineer exam, however, it is strongly recommended that a candidate already have a strong background and certification in system administration or software development. Fabian Thorns: "We recommend an existing certification in the respective primary field. This can just as well be Linux administration or Java software development."

More information on LPI's DevOps exam is available at https://www.lpi.org/devops. The learning objectives are described at https://wiki.lpi.org/wiki/LPIC-OT_DevOps_Tools_Engineer_Objectives_V1.

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iACADEMY partners up with Linux Professional Institute to prepare Philippine students for careers in Linux and Open Source

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) welcomes iACADEMY as a Platinum-level Approved Academic Partner. Partnering with LPI, the goal of iACADEMY is to provide students with basic Linux proficiency that is required for Full Stack web developers, DevOps Engineers, and positions that are in great demand around the world. The Philippines is considered a powerhouse for remote IT jobs, whether individual freelancers or entire teams.

The new collaboration, initiated by OUTCERT, the global technology education platform, was celebrated at the launch of iACADEMY Pro School of Professional Education and Lifelong Learning (iACADEMY Pro) on January 20, 2021 alongside iACADEMY partners Alibaba Cloud Academy, Alibaba Business School, Unity Technologies, Toon Boom, and OpenEDG Python Institute.

“We are proud to be associated with LPI and OUTCERT, whose joint commitment to the Open Source community in the Philippines is aligned with our goals as pioneers in game-changing initiatives.” said Vanessa Tanco, iACADEMY’s President and CEO.

“The iACADAMEY partnership is in total alignment with our core mission of promoting Open Source by elevating the people who work with it in the Philippines, through a combination of consistent skills’ learning and certification of technologies which are key for better employment opportunities”, said Rafael Peregrino da Silva, Linux  Professional Institute’s Director of Partnerships. “With roughly 25 million people getting secondary and tertiary education in the Philippines right now, according to UNESCO, plus a big market of IT graduates looking for new job opportunities, our certifications are a passport to improve the professional profile of job candidates, leading to better chances of getting employed and better salaries.”

About iACADEMY

iACADEMY is a school in Makati that offers specialized programs in Computing, Business, and Design. Founded in 2002, iACADEMY's programs were developed to address the mismatch between graduates of academic institutions and the actual needs of the industry. iACADEMY is Asia’s first Toon Boom Center of Excellence, a Unity Accredited Training Partner, a Platinum Academic Training Partner of the Linux Professional Institute, a the country’s first Training Partner of the OpenEDG Python Institute, the first Philippine Education Partner of the Alibaba Cloud Academy and the first Philippine school to be an Education Partner of the Alibaba Business School. These partnerships have allowed iACADEMY and its students to be industry-ready through technology-centered and industry-driven programs and offerings. This innovative and inclusive learning environment has contributed to iACADEMY being recognized and awarded as the most innovative education provider by the Global Brand Awards. 

About iACADEMY Pro School of Professional Education and Lifelong Learning

The iACADEMY Pro School of Professional Education and Lifelong Learning responds to changes brought about by the pandemic. To respond to the current changes and the dynamic demands of the market, iACADEMY Pro offers programs supporting its three pillars: 1) Jump start your business from home, 2) Advance your corporate career, and 3) Learn something new to earn more revenue. iACADEMY Pro offers international certification courses, corporate courses, masterclasses, webinars, and other training programs surrounding those pillars which shapes learners to be more competitive for a better normal.

About Linux Professional Institute

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is the global certification standard and career support organization for open source professionals. With more than 200,000 certification holders, it's the world’s first and largest vendor-neutral Linux and open source certification body. LPI has certified professionals in over 180 countries, delivers exams in multiple languages, and has hundreds of training partners. Our mission is to promote the use of open source by supporting the people who work with it.

About OUTCERT

OUTCERT is the Certification Hub, a technology education platform that aggregates professional certifications in all tech-related areas. Targeting mainstream users around the world, OUTCERT aims to offer dynamic, engaging educational and career roadmaps that encourage and stimulate lifelong learning. 

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LPI: DevOps Tools Engineer

Businesses across the globe are increasingly implementing DevOps practices to optimize daily systems administration and software development tasks. As a result, businesses across industries are hiring IT professionals that can effectively apply DevOps to reduce delivery time and improve quality in the development of new software products.

To meet this growing need for qualified professionals, Linux Professional Institute (LPI) developed the Linux Professional Institute DevOps Tools Engineer certification which verifies the skills needed to use the tools that enhance collaboration in workflows throughout system administration and software development.

In developing the Linux Professional Institute DevOps Tools Engineer certification, LPI reviewed the DevOps tools landscape and defined a set of essential skills when applying DevOps. As such, the certification exam focuses on the practical skills required to work successfully in a DevOps environment – focusing on the skills needed to use the most prominent DevOps tools. The result is a certification that covers the intersection between development and operations, making it relevant for all IT professionals working in the field of DevOps.

Current version: 1.0 (Exam code 701-100)

Objectives: 701-100

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this certification. However, an additional certification in the candidate’s primary area of expertise, such as LPIC-1 or a developer certification, is strongly recommended.

Requirements: Passing the DevOps Tools Engineer exam. The 90 minute exam is 60 multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions.

Validity period: 5 years

Cost: Click here for exam pricing in your country.

Languages for exam available in VUE test centers: English, Japanese

To receive the Linux Professional Institute DevOps Tools Engineer certification the candidate must:

◉ Have a working knowledge of DevOps-related domains such as Software Engineering and Architecture, Container and Machine Deployment, Configuration Management and Monitoring.

◉ Have proficiency in prominent free and open source utilities such as Docker, Vagrant, Ansible, Puppet, Git, and Jenkins.

Read More: LPIC-OT Exam 701: DevOps Tools Engineer

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PUE new Platinum Approved Training Partner in Spain

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) welcomes the training and certification firm Projecte Universitat Empresa S.L. (PUE) as an Approved Training Partner at the Platinum level, LPI's highest Training Partner level.

PUE offers a range of technical courses and examinations in areas such as big data, programming, and cloud management. The organization complements LPI's certification offerings with a wealth of related training and certification opportunities of value to LPI certification holders. PUE also runs test centers in Spain for Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing program used by LPI to administer its exams around the world.

“At PUE we are very grateful for this recognition of more than 15 years of work in the deployment and implementation of official Linux Professional Institute courses and certifications in Spain," says Javier Dominguez, CEO at PUE. "Our goal will always be to facilitate access to technology training, and we can't imagine a better partner for this adventure than LPI.”

Hernan Pachas,  Lead Account Executive at LPI, is thrilled about the deepened partnership: “LPI has already been working with PUE for years and for us it is a great satisfaction to announce today with this new alliance that our partnership is strengthened and we are sure that together LPI and PUE will increase the number of professionals who master Linux and Open Source technology in Spain.”

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