This video discusses the differences between the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) and Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certifications for Linux system administrators. Both certifications cover essential knowledge and practical skills for system administration, but the RHCSA focuses specifically on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The LFCS is vendor-neutral and currently supports Centos stream and Ubuntu. Both certifications provide valuable skills for working with Linux systems and can serve as a basis for further specialized certifications. Code Cloud offers preparation courses for both certifications, including lectures, labs, and mock exams.
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1. The text discusses the differences between the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) and Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certifications.
2. LFCS covers core areas of knowledge and practical skills needed for Linux system administrators. It is a hands-on practical exam with six domains of knowledge.
3. RHCSA focuses on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and is a foundation for more advanced Red Hat certifications. It covers skills and technologies useful in enterprise environments.
4. Both LFCS and RHCSA exams are performance-based and require practical application of knowledge.
5. LFCS supports Centos and Ubuntu, while RHCSA is specific to Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
6. LFCS can be taken remotely, costs $395, and has a two-hour duration, while RHCSA may require in-person testing, costs $400, and has a three-hour duration.
7. Both certifications are valid for three years.
8. Choosing between LFCS and RHCSA depends on your goals, work environment, and future certification plans.
9. Both certifications can serve as a basis for acquiring further certifications, with opportunities in devops and other technologies.
10. Code Cloud offers resources, including lectures, labs, and mock exams, to help prepare for both LFCS and RHCSA certifications.
11. Code Cloud also has a learning community with forums and chat support for additional help.
12. The text is authored by Aaron Lockhart for Code Cloud and provides information to start a Linux certification journey.
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