[ale] RH cert training recommendations?

[Rich Faulkner]

Thanks for the input on this gang.  I have since talked with GCA and
gotten a quote for training.  The virtual training looks like a good
match for me.  Considering options at this point and gathering h/w for a
practice lab.  More homework to do but thanks again all......Rich



On Tue, 2012-04-10 at 11:28 -0400, Scott McBrien wrote:
> Rich,
> 
> 
> Just enroll through http://www.redhat.com/training
> 
> GCA is the Atlanta facility Red Hat uses, so as long as you sign up
> for a class in Atlanta, you'll show up there for class.
> 
> 
> -Scott
> 
> On Apr 10, 2012, at 10:33 AM, Rich Faulkner <rfaulkner at tux86.org>
> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> > Andrew, 
> > 
> > Thanks for that confirmation.  This is the type of thing that is
> > most helpful....
> > 
> > I am experienced in taking certification exams (not that I take the
> > same one over and over again mind you!) and know what you mean about
> > time.  The same is true for CCNA...if you cannot do the practical
> > exercises in a timely manner, don't even bother.  You won't finish
> > the test.  I also used to be an instructor so I know how it is on
> > both sides of the fence....
> > 
> > Now trying to get in touch with GCA to see what they are about and
> > perhaps set-up a tour of their facility.
> > 
> > Thanks!
> > 
> > Rich
> > 
> > 
> > On Mon, 2012-04-09 at 23:36 -0400, Andrew Wade wrote:
> > 
> > > I studied for and passed the RHCE test last October on the first
> > > try.  I found that I used two resources the prepare myself for the
> > > test:
> > > 1)  The RH300 Class from Red Hat which I took at GCA Center off of
> > > GA-400 .   This is the training provider in Atlanta if you
> > > register for the class through redhat.com.   This class covers
> > > what's on the test and they give you the RH 300 book which has
> > > practice labs and answers for each section.
> > > 
> > > 2)  Video Tutorials:  CBT Nuggets and RHCT And RHCE - Video
> > > Tutorials (which were posted on Youtube).   I liked these video
> > > tutorials since I could passively watch them in my free time as a
> > > break from  hitting the RH300 text too hard.
> > > 
> > > Keep in mind that my measure for being ready for the test was that
> > > I could do any lab in the RH300 without any need to look things up
> > > or second thought of how to approach the problem.    During the
> > > test, time is your biggest hurdle; you can look at man pages or
> > > the deployment guide all day, but for the test you have a finite
> > > amount of time.
> > > 
> > > Also, keep in mind that you can negotiate credits with RedHat
> > > during license renewal time.   If you have a large environment and
> > > step up to be the guy/girl that crunches the numbers, you can
> > > throw training credits into that renewal pot! 
> > > 
> > > That's how I got most of my training..hehe
> > 
> > 
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