[LAC-TF] Fwd: Fw: Linux Professional Institute Certification Update

[Alejandro Acosta]

FYI, ahora los examenes de LPI incluyen IPv6 :)

Para LPIC-1: >- Basic feature knowledge of IPv6 and LVM
Para LPIC-2: >- Explicit coverage of the IPv6



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>Linux Professional Institute Certification Update
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>Table of Contents:
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>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
>3.  Upcoming Events
>3.1 LPI at Indiana LinuxFest
>3.2 LPI at SUSECon
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>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://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=20753337&msgid=361872&act=VHDA&c=688705&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwiki.lpi.org
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>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
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>1.1 Summary of Changes for LPIC-1
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>Minor changes to the objectives of LPIC-1 included in the new exams are
>as follows (July 2, 2012 for all available languages):
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>- 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
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>1.2 Summary of Changes for LPIC-2
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>Changes to the objectives of LPIC-2 included in the new exams are as
>follows (August 1, 2012):
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>- 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
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>2. Other Program Initiatives
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>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
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>This program announced this month (see:
>http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=20753337&msgid=361872&act=VHDA&c=688705&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lpi.org%2Fnews%2Flpi-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://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=20753337&msgid=361872&act=VHDA&c=688705&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lpi.org%2Flinux-certifications%2Fintroductory-programs%2Flinux-essentials
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>2.2 LPI Mall
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>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
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>2.3 LPI Marketplace
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>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://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=20753337&msgid=361872&act=VHDA&c=688705&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lpi.org%2Flpimarketplace
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>3.  Upcoming Events
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>Please check our "Events" page for regular updates on IT events LPI will be attending.  See: http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=20753337&msgid=361872&act=VHDA&c=688705&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lpi.org%2Fevents
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>3.1  LPI at Indiana LinuxFest
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>LPI will offer promotional exam labs during the upcoming Indiana LinuxFest April 13-15, 2012 at the Wyndam Indianapolis West Hotel, Indianapolis. For more information see: http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=20753337&msgid=361872&act=VHDA&c=688705&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lpi.org%2Fnews%2Flpi-offers-promotional-exams-indiana-linuxfest
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>3.2  LPI at SUSECon
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>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
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>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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