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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!

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[–] ScientifficDoggo@lemmy.zip 7 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (3 children)

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....

[–] helix@feddit.org 1 points 3 hours ago

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

Please do not give advice based on vibes.

[–] feddinand@feddit.org 2 points 7 hours 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 7 points 13 hours 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.