OK. What is better to get certified in, and what are the pros and cons for each: Linux or UNIX?

I have very limited knowledge of each, however I have used Slackware on one of my home lab boxes for the better part of 8 months, and I am planning to install FreeBSD sometime this week.

What will be better to get certified in from a job seekers point of view i.e. is there work (in general, not in a specific location) for these kinds of qualifications, and what is available?

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This is kind of a toss-up, I guess, but I would say Linux. Very few people are aware of what UNIX certifications are even out there. There is the SCO ASE, the HP-UX, the SCSA, et. al., but certs are not very popular in the UNIX world. In Linux territory, the RHCE is quite well-known, and there are an abundance of other Linux certs as well. At any rate, if you have some experience at one of them, it will make you somewhat skilled at the others, except for the more specialised distro-specific tools.

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Originally posted by sibley
This is kind of a toss-up, I guess, but I would say Linux. Very few people are aware of what UNIX certifications are even out there. There is the SCO ASE, the HP-UX, the SCSA, et. al., but certs are not very popular in the UNIX world. In Linux territory, the RHCE is quite well-known, and there are an abundance of other Linux certs as well. At any rate, if you have some experience at one of them, it will make you somewhat skilled at the others, except for the more specialised distro-specific tools.

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I am am not really very knowledgeable as far as Linux/UNIX go, apart from what I have taught myself on my home lab. The only reason I want to go more into it is because I am kind of fed up with the Microsoft-based certs. Don't get me wrong, I value them a lot, but face it, everyone, with the relevant knowledge or not, can obtain any MS cert if he goes through enough braindumps.

I basically want to "stand out" from the rest, and thought that maybe able to administer UNIX/Linux systems could be an advantage.

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It would definitely be an advantage, but from what I understand, the knowledge and experience is valued more than the certs per se, but this is pretty good as far as Linux or FreeBSD goes . . . just install it , and get some practice with it and you are well on your way. If you want to get a cert just to test yourself, it might be a good idea. Linux+ is a good place to start as it is quite basic, and after that you can try edging towards the RHCE if that's your cup of tea.

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Well, I have been using Slackware Linux for a while now, and I want to install FreeBSD on my system very soon, so I will play around with them for a while.

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Have a read of this:

FEATURE: "The Battle of the Linux Certifications"
Linux is booming, and the competition runs high among those offering professional certifications in the open-source operating system. Certification vendors seem to think the market is limitless, but some analysts suggest the industry may yet see a shakeout. By Adam Stone
http://XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX/editorial/fea...EditorialsID=38

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Originally posted by bass2k1
Well, I have been using Slackware Linux for a while now, and I want to install FreeBSD on my system very soon, so I will play around with them for a while.

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