The Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation Certified SysAdmin
LFCS · Status not verified
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- Exam cost
- $445 USD (historical estimate)
- Questions · time · passing score
- 17-20 performance-based tasks, 120 minutes, hands-on on a command line running Linux, passing score 67%
- Prerequisites
- | Experience Level: Intermediate (No other specific prerequisites like other certifications or training are explicitly mentioned as required) | | Renewal Period | Every 2 years | | Renewal Fee | $445 (cost of retaking the exam) | | CPE Requirements | Not applicable, renewal requires retaking the exam. | | Study Hours | 8-10 hours per week (experienced users), 3-4 hours daily (KodeKloud), 4-6 months (beginners) | | Demand | High | |
- Estimated salary premium
- 5000–5000 USD (historical estimate)
- Renewal requirements
- 2-year cycle · CPE/CEU requirement not verified
- Difficulty
- Not rated
Domains covered
- ** System management
- Command-line proficiency
- Package management
- Networking
- Storage management
- Security
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