The Linux Foundation Linux Certification (LFLC) is a
certification
Certification is the provision by an independent body of written assurance (a certificate) that the product, service or system in question meets specific requirements. It is the formal attestation or confirmation of certain characteristics of a ...
program for
system administrators
A system administrator, or sysadmin, or admin is a person who is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, especially multi-user computers, such as servers. The system administrator seeks to ensu ...
and engineers working with the
Linux
Linux ( or ) is a family of open-source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991, by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged as a Linux distribution, which ...
operating system, announced by the
Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation (LF) is a non-profit technology consortium founded in 2000 as a merger between Open Source Development Labs and the Free Standards Group to standardize Linux, support its growth, and promote its commercial adoption. Additi ...
in August 2014.
Linux Foundation Certifications are valid for 2 years. Candidates have the option to retake and pass the same exam to keep their Certification valid. The Certification will become valid for 2 years starting on the date the exam is retaken and passed.
Candidates may also keep Certification valid by completing one of the renewal requirement options below. Renewal requirements must be completed prior to the expiration of the Certification. If the renewal requirements are satisfied, the expiration of the Certification will be extended for 2 years. The date on which the extension takes effect becomes the Renewal Date for the Certification. Any renewal requirements completed before the Renewal Date of a Certification will not carry over to the new period.
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
The Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) certification provides assurance that the recipient is knowledgeable in the use of Linux, especially in relation to the use of the terminal.
Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)
The Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE) certification provides assurance that the recipient is knowledgeable in the management and design of Linux systems.
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
In July 2020, The Linux Foundation announced a new Kubernetes certification, the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist. Obtaining the CKS will require a performance-based certification exam.
See also
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Linux Professional Institute Certification
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Ubuntu Professional Certification
Ubuntu Professional Certification which was first introduced in May 2006, was a computer based examination about the Ubuntu operating system.
The test was administered by the LPI (Linux Professional Institute) and the certification was part of t ...
References
External links
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