# Why bother taking Linux+? - As opposed to RHCSA, Linux+ is distribution agnostic. - Even though RHCSA is better resume-wise, I don't plan on getting a job as a sysadmin tending RHEL. - I use Debian 12 as my daily driver at home, but I chose to delve deeper into Linux by preparing for and taking Linux+ to gain familiarity with the Linux boot process and kernel, Systemd, FHS, package mgmt, Git, Docker, `sed` and `awk`, shell scripting, etc. - Plus I'm familiar with CompTIA's formats after taking the Network+ and Security+. - I also chose Linux+ to increase my comfort level at the command line as a way to build up to taking the CPTS and OSCP. # Preparation Materials - Shawn Powers YT playlist - Excellent content and delivery, but incomplete. - Top Courses YT playlist - Used only to fill in where Shawn Powers left off. - Good content with copious command lines examples. - Hank Hackerson YT playlist - Verbose. Useful for a final overview at 2x speed. - Sybex Study Guide 5th edition - Great, comprehensive content as always. - Composed notes published @ [https:/jasmith.me](https:/jasmith.me) while going through the Sybex Study Guide - Chose to do this in lieu of my usual next step of handwriting note cards and plowing through as many practice exams as possible - This forced me to perform the commands and create scripts myself, which I screenshotted to supplement the notes. - This was also good practice for writing pentesting reports. - Ancillary Benefits: - Learned to use Obsidian and markdown. - I have a thorough resource to refer to and search across for future studies. # Results - Passed in August 2025 with a score of 770, where a passing score is 720. - Had a hard time with 2 of the 3 PBQs. - Multiple choice questions weren't too bad. - Many people say that they are lengthy. However, in my opinion, the multiple choice questions are fair and manageable. - Required more conceptual knowledge, such as when to use the right command, as opposed to memorizing all flags. - Wish I had studied `iptables` more! - Looking back, I have a much stronger appreciation for the overall Linux architecture and feel comfortable with basic shell scripting. - And, now I can grok the various arguments proffered in the text editor and `Systemd` holy wars. - I'll stick with `nano`. I'm not that hardcore. - `Systemd` definitely doesn't jive with the Unix philosophy, but it's both powerful and convenient :D ![[images/Pasted image 20250809090420.png]]