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CompTIA Linux+ Certification

by Dori Reuscher
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Description: According to CompTIA, "The revised CompTIA Linux+ exam covers . . . commercial Linux applications from Novell’s SUSE Linux, Red Hat, Mandrake, and TurboLinux."

The Linux+ certification expects 6 to 12 months of general computer experience and tests knowledge of security, installation, configuration, documentation, and hardware.

For more information, visit CompTIA's website.

Requirements: Must complete one 90-question exam.
Costs: The exam costs $207 for non-members of CompTIA.
Recertification: There are no recertification requirements.

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