Re: which is the most respected Linux certification?

"Notgiven" <notreallyme@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Michael Heiming" <michael+USENET@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> In alt.os.linux Notgiven <notreallyme@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>>> I am diving in and want to go for the most respected Linux
>>> certification.
>>
>> You didn't got that wet until now?
>>
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> Funny. I've installed FreeBSD on a test box and am working on it. But in
> order to get from where I am to where I want to be, I need to be on a
> path - that is where I need some help.

Thanks for all your replies!!

Here is where I am...I installed FreeBSD on an old dell server with 64 MB
RAM and 2 9GB HDD. I have installed Apache 2, PHP5 and MySQL5.
--I want to optimize the kernel for my hardware
--I need to know WHICH services I need and why - there are lots of articles
on how to stop services
--How to really harden they systems used

My eventual goal is to roll some web applications out for customer use on
this server, with more RAM of course, colocated in a data center.

If I change jobs, I want to eventually morph into a security architect type
of role. I know that sounds cray but everyone starts somewhere.

I know that certifications will not take me there immediately but they are
likely to prove a stepping stone. Having been in IT for over 10 years, I
realize the value, or lack thereof, those with paper certifications bring to
a job.

I also realize that, having worked in development for so long, some admin
experience is likely to make my development that much better as well as make
me more marketable - reference the hybrid developer/admin "in between" role
as a stepping stone.

So, that's where I am, where I want to be and selecting a defined path to
get there is where I lack direction.

Thanks for specific recommednations or books, sites or training!


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