CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI

CompTIA Linux+ Certification demonstrates competence as a Linux Administrator.

Linux continues to make huge inroads into mainstream IT infrastructures, proving itself to be an economical and practical solution for everyday business tasks. As more organizations adopt Linux, the demand for skilled and qualified Linux Administrators is on the rise. The CompTIA Linux+ certification is the preeminent credential validating vendor-neutral skills as a Linux Administrator.

CompTIA Linux+ certification covers the skills needed to install and support the Linux Operating System, including user administration, file permissions, software configurations and the fundamental management of Linux systems. Linux+ certified professionals can work at the Linux command line, perform day-to-day Linux maintenance tasks, effectively assist Linux users, and install and configure Linux workstations.

CompTIA Linux+ certification is often used as a stepping stone towards advanced vendor-specific Linux certificates, such as those from Oracle and Novell.

Skills :

Here are some of the key skills covered by Linux+ certification curriculum. Linux+ certified technicians can:

Install and configure the Linux Operating System.
Execute common operations on the Linux command line.
Create, configure, and manage Linux users and groups.
Manage, maintain, and navigate the Linux File-system.
Create, edit, locate, backup and restore files in Linux.
Configure printers and remote printing functionality in Linux.
Utilize basic SQL commands and scripts to manipulate data.
Understand basic networking protocols and configurations.
Perform security tasks, e.g., change passwords and encrypt data.

Certification Name

CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI

Prerequisites/Required Courses

None

Recommended training: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and 12 months of Linux administration experience

Number of Exams

Two exams: LX0-101 and LX0-102 (60 questions each, 90 minutes, 500 required out of 200-800 scale to pass)

Cost per Exam

$183 USD for each exam; prices vary by geography

URL

certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/linux.aspx

Self-Study Materials

Study guides, exam crams, practice tests, online and classroom training, and more: CompTIA Marketplace and Amazon

Linux+ Certification Salary

Average salary for Linux+ certified professionals and other CompTIA certification holders

CompTIA A+ salary: $67,954
CompTIA Network+ salary: $71,207
CompTIA Security+ salary: $80,066
CompTIA Linux+ salary: $83,018
CompTIA Server+ salary: $84,997
CompTIA RFID+ salary: $87,663
CompTIA Project+ salary: $100,862

† IT Salary Survey respondents may hold certifications in addition to those listed here.
Source: 2012 IT Skills and Salary Report by Global Knowledge & TechRepublic | Base: 9,500+ IT Professionals