[ubuntu-za] [Fwd: [LPI-CertNews] Linux Professional Institute Certification Update]

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Subject: [LPI-CertNews] Linux Professional Institute Certification
Update
Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:31:36 -0400

Linux Professional Institute Certification Update

Table of Contents:

1.  Changes to LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 Objectives
1.1 Summary of Changes for LPIC-1`
1.2 Summary of Changes for LPIC-2
2.  Other Program Initiatives
2.1 Linux Essentials
2.2 LPI Mall
2.3 LPI Marketplace
2.4 LPI at SUSECon

1.  Changes to LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 Objectives

LPI alumni and registered LPI candidates will know that LPI regularly
revises and updates its certification objectives to ensure technical
currency and industry relevance.  Minor revisions are undertaken every
2.5 years with major updates happening at the 5 year milestone.

Revisions to our exam objectives for the 2.5 year mark have been
completed and are available at http://wiki.lpi.org.

New exams reflecting these changes were originally scheduled for
publishing on April 1, 2012 (LPIC-1) and July 1, 2012 (LPIC-2).
However, in order to allow greater time for our candidates, training
partners, and courseware publishers to prepare for these changes we will
publish these new exams at the following dates--July 2, 2012 (LPIC-1)
and August 1, 2012 (LPIC-2).

A comparison description of objective changes made between "old" and
"revised" exam objectives will be available as "addenda" on
http://wiki.lpi.org

1.1 Summary of Changes for LPIC-1

Minor changes to the objectives of LPIC-1 included in the new exams are
as follows (July 2, 2012 for all available languages):

- Explicit coverage at the basic configuration level of GRUB 2
- Explicit coverage of the ext4 file system
- Basic feature knowledge of systemd and Upstart
- Basic feature knowledge of IPv6 and LVM
- Removal of LILO coverage

1.2 Summary of Changes for LPIC-2

Changes to the objectives of LPIC-2 included in the new exams are as
follows (August 1, 2012):

- Explicit coverage of the ext4 file system
- Explicit coverage of the IPv6
- Basic feature knowledge of encrypted file systems
- Basic feature knowledge of xfsdump/xfsrestore commands
- Explicit coverage of Linux 3.0 kernel


2. Other Program Initiatives

LPI has also recently introduced a number of other program initiatives
and services for Linux Professionals, educators, publishers and those
new to the world of Linux and Open Source Software.

2.1 Linux Essentials

This program announced this month (see:
http://www.lpi.org/news/lpi-announces-linux-essentials-program) is a
"certificate of achievement" targeted at youth and others new to Linux
and Open Source Software.  For more information see:
http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications/introductory-programs/linux-essentials

2.2 LPI Mall

LPI recently introduced a new and improved LPI Mall for its
certification alumni and other supporters.  Improvements include reduced
shipping costs for customers (particularly international customers) and
a greater selection and quality of affinity products.  The "new" LPI
Mall may be reached at: http://www.lpi.org/store

2.3 LPI Marketplace

LPI is launching "LPI Marketplace"--a one stop shopping solution for all
types of exam preparation materials: courseware, study guides, books,
practice exams and other educational resources. This will provide Linux
professionals with a well-stocked online resource for all types of LPI
learning content produced by content providers from around the world.
See: http://www.lpi.org/lpimarketplace

2.4  LPI at SUSECon

Join LPI at SUSECon, September 18-21, 2012 (Orlando, Florida) for the 
first annual global conference for SUSE Linux.  LPI is a silver sponsor 
of this event where SUSE users can learn about the latest developments 
in enterprise-class Linux from industry-leading technology vendors.  LPI 
will host LPIC exam prep sessions, promotional exam labs, a booth and 
more during the conference. For more information, visit: www.susecon.com

Finally, we invite everyone to join our Social Media channels, Facebook,
Twitter, Youtube, Google Plus and others.  For further information
please see: http://www.lpi.org/social

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