A A wrote:
I wonder if this is the appropriate forum to post my query. I'm Linux newbie, very much interested to learn and share about Linux. I have heard about RHCE certification being one of the hottest in 2006. Seeking advice if joining a coaching class at RH authorised centre is MANDATORY which I think charges quite a bit. I wish to know if any of you is RHCE certified but gained the training elsewhere thru a friend/ Linux expert in Mumbai at comparatively lower cost. If so, please let me know the contact person.
First find out from Red Hat what is the minimum qualification required for taking the RHCE exam. Their office is in Nariman Point and address can be got from their site. Only then think of bypassing the course. However, if you are a newbie, it would be better to get some experience with linux before doing the course. In the RH authorised institute where I studied, the last and important module involving servers which needed more hands on practicals, was mainly a demonstration session with practicals kept out of course time, totally voluntary. The course was a part time one. While the instructor was an expert, even getting to view a single monitor among 15 to 21 students was a problem. I did not sit for the exam as I still had to gain server level knowledge. Our 3 month course had got extended to 9 months due to problems in the institute. I must add that the first 2 modules went very well with a previous instructor who spent a lot of time explaining details about linux as well as computing and networking basics. That helps me now with my hardware business.
There is no such thing as a linux expert giving you full training in linux. It is mostly self learning as no one will want to give ready made information.
Regards,
Rony.
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