4 May 2007 07:32
Linux.com: Certification on the upswing again
FYI: http://www.linux.com/article.pl?sid=07/04/26/2029245 -- -- Stoilis Giannis
4 May 2007 14:39
About objective 1.114.1
Hi, I would like some clarification[and perhaps an update] on objective "1.114.1 Perform security administration tasks". One key knowledge area is "Verify packages". Does it mean verifying BEFORE installing or verifying validity of binaries AFTER installation? For either .deb and .rpm packaging system, the first one requires installation and configuration of pgp/gpg suite, including importing the relevant keys on the system. This isn't included by default in any debian installation, as far as I can see. I am not sure about Fedora or other rpm based distributions but according to some instructions about how to import fedora keys I found on the internet, I guess it's not installed there too. Regarding the post-installation verification of packages, debian doesn't seem to include native support for verifying binaries. Actually, including md5sums of binaries inside packages, seems optional. There is, however utility debsums. On .rpm based installations things look better. rpm supports the -V option to verify the installed binaries of a package against their md5sums. However, for full usage, that needs gpg/pgp keys too. Unless there is an objection about the above, my point is: Should there be an update on the objective to include basic gpg/pgp key management? Additionaly, could the phrasing of that key knowledge are be clarified?(Continue reading)
4 May 2007 16:56
Re: About objective 1.114.1
"Giannis Stoilis" <giannis@...> writes: > I would like some clarification[and perhaps an update] on objective > "1.114.1 Perform security administration tasks". > > On .rpm based installations things look better. rpm supports the -V > option to verify the installed binaries of a package against their > md5sums. However, for full usage, that needs gpg/pgp keys too. > > Unless there is an objection about the above, my point is: Should > there be an update on the objective to include basic gpg/pgp key > management? Additionaly, could the phrasing of that key knowledge are > be clarified? Hi Giannis, May I recommend that you join the lpi-examdev mailing list: http://list.lpi.org/mailman/listinfo/lpi-examdev That's where we discuss things like this topic. In fact, we just started a discussion on what's missing in the current objectives (amongst other topics) on the list. You should probably read the archives for this week before posting, too. Regards, -- -- g. matthew rice <matt@...> starnix care, toronto, ontario, ca phone: 647.722.5301 x242 gpg id: EF9AAD20 http://www.starnix.com professional linux services & products(Continue reading)
4 May 2007 19:19
Re: About objective 1.114.1
I am already on that mailing list(and seen the threads you're talking about) but I forgot that I should direct that question there. Thank you for your notice. I will forward the e-mail there. On 04 May 2007 10:56:04 -0400, G. Matthew Rice <matt@...> wrote: > Hi Giannis, > > May I recommend that you join the lpi-examdev mailing list: > > http://list.lpi.org/mailman/listinfo/lpi-examdev > > That's where we discuss things like this topic. In fact, we just started a > discussion on what's missing in the current objectives (amongst other topics) > on the list. You should probably read the archives for this week before > posting, too. > > Regards, > -- > g. matthew rice <matt@...> starnix care, toronto, ontario, ca > phone: 647.722.5301 x242 gpg id: EF9AAD20 > http://www.starnix.com professional linux services & products
18 May 2007 00:51
[LPI-News] "LPI Day" and LPI exams at LinuxTag 2007--Berlin, Germany (May 30 - June 2, 2007)
"LPI Day" and LPI exams at LinuxTag 2007, Berlin, Germany (May 30 - June 2, 2007) (Toronto, Canada and Kassel, Germany: May 17, 2007) The Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the premier Linux certification organization worldwide (http://www.lpi.org), will offer discounted certification exams during LinuxTag, Berlin, Germany (http://www.linuxtag.org/2007/) and host a number of special events and presentations. This will include an "LPI-Day" with a series of six presentations, a Technical Advisory Committee meeting and workshops. The "LPI-Day" on Saturday, June 2, 2007 (Hall 4) will feature a series of six presentations. This will include a speech by G.Matthew Rice, LPI Director of Product Development who will present on LPI's certification program including the recent LPIC-3 certification. For more information on "LPI-Day" please see: http://www.linuxtag.org/2007/de/conf/events/vp-samstag.html On Friday, June 1, 2007 LPI will host an item-writing workshop (10:00 hrs.) for those interested in creating LPIC exam items--and a Technical Advisory Committee meeting (14:00 hrs) for public input on LPI's overall certification program. For more information please see: http://www.linuxtag.org/2007/de/community/workshops/lpi-workshops.html LPI will also offer all its certification exams (LPIC-1, LPIC-2 and LPIC-3) and the Ubuntu Professional Certification Exam at discounted pricing during LinuxTag. LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 exams will be available in German and English while the LPIC-3 exams and the Ubuntu Professional Certification exam will be available in English only. Exam labs are on the following days: Wednesday, May 30 - Thursday, May 31, 2007: 10:00,(Continue reading)
19 May 2007 06:17
24 May 2007 17:37
Re: LinuxWorld San Francisco August 6-9
JD wrote: > Will there be a free LPI test as usual in the event? > How can I participate? > Thank you, > JD > _______________________________________________ > lpi-discuss mailing list > lpi-discuss@... > http://list.lpi.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lpi-discuss > > JD: As last year paid conference participants will have free exams while trade show attendees or others will pay a reduced price of $75 per exam. If you have a LPI ID and are from North America you will have already received an email message on activities planned for LWSF. If you are interested in participating in any of the LPI activities (booth, TAC/SAC meetings, etc.) please contact James Stanger (jstanger_at_lpi.org) Chairperson for the LPI Advisory Council. If you wish to ensure a spot for the exam labs contact Glenn McKnight, Director of Operations at glenn_at_lpi.org. Thanks for your interest. scott -- -- Scott Lamberton(Continue reading)
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