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
    22·
    5 days 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.

  • ScientifficDoggo@lemmy.zipEnglish
    91·
    5 days ago

    Honestly, just read the course topics and brush up on anything you might be shaky on.

    The 101-104 topics listed on the website seem pretty basic. That mixed with the exam being multiple choice/fill in the blank should mean you’re poised to succeed given your 20 years of user experience.

    For anything else, just use youtube or search some of the community posts as a learning resource.

    UPDATE: The LPI website has free PDFs of the course materials…

    • velocidinodinodino@feddit.orgOP
      3·
      5 days ago

      Thanks, I know about about the PDFs which is why I was asking about videos specifically as I think I study better with videos.

      The problem is - as has been stated in this thread - that real world knowledge is only a part of these tests; even as someone whose a SysAdmin might have to study for those tests and „brushing up“ might not be enough.

      Thanks again :)

    • humanamerican@lemmy.zip
      31·
      5 days ago

      I don’t have experience with LPIC specifically but given how most industry cert exams ask things that are seldom encountered in “the real world” and often want a specific type of answer even in cases where other solutions would work, I would not take this advice.

    • Helix 🧬@feddit.orgEnglish
      23·
      4 days ago

      The 101-104 topics listed on the website seem pretty basic.

      Please do not give advice based on vibes.

      • ScientifficDoggo@lemmy.zipEnglish
        12·
        4 days ago

        Please don’t show up late to dog on an already resolved issue just to use your latest favorite buzzword.

        • Helix 🧬@feddit.orgEnglish
          21·
          4 days ago

          I don’t understand why you’d make that comment. Are you angry that I called you out on not having enough experience with the exam to help with preparation for it? I am sorry if that is the case.

          I thought about giving similar advice to yours, but then I remembered I only have an RHCSE and that I have no clue about LPIC-1 exams, so I refrained from talking about it. The other advice about LPIC study guides was probably better, I thought.

          “Showing up late” 21 hours after a post is made is… A wild take aswell. Are you OK?

  • DasFaultier@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    4·
    4 days 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 days 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 days 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·
      5 days 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 :)