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DevOps Tools Introduction #02: Modern Software Development

The DevOps Tools Engineer exam starts with objective 701.1 which covers modern software development, including aspects of architecture and team organization. These are broad topics but, since LPI expects candidates to be experienced IT professionals, you will probably already have some … En savoir plus

DevOps Tools Introduction #01: Getting ‘Getting Started’ Started

In October 2017, LPI released the Linux Professional Institute DevOps Tools Engineer certification. Covering a series of relatively new tools used to develop and deliver software in a collaborative manner, the content of this exam extends skills of both software developers … En savoir plus

Hosting a Successful Global Summit: Lessons for Project Managers

Introduction Every year, Linux Professional Institute (LPI) gathers staff, regional partners, and strategic partners from all over the world to discuss how to better serve the needs of the Linux and Open Source community. Helping to organize a global event … En savoir plus

What is DevOps? or: Why Another DevOps Certification?

The Linux Professional Institute (« LPI ») recently announced the objectives for a new certification – the LPIC-OT DevOps Tools Engineer – which tests the skills and understanding of the open source tools commonly used by organisations trying to create a DevOps … En savoir plus

The Skills Gap and Future-Proofing Your Career

I speak to so many enthusiastic people at open source events around the world and they’re always looking for some real practical advice. It’s safe to say that evidence has been steadily mounting in the last few years for a … En savoir plus

From an Email to an Exam: Developing LPIC-2 Version 4.5

The news that version 4.5 of the LPIC-2 objectives for the 201 and 202 exams was released on February 13th 2017 means that we can already congratulate our first candidates on earning their LPIC-2 certification based on the new objectives. … En savoir plus

SCALE 15x: The tech sector is opening up in many ways

In July last year I joined LPI – a non-profit organisation run to serve the shared interests and needs of the open source community. In support of our community, LPI attends the industry’s leading open source and Linux events each … En savoir plus